Bills have to be paid, food ordered and payroll figured. These and many other important tasks are handled by the business staff. To operate a world class zoo, many other departments play a vital role. These include Visitor Services, Special Events, Marketing, the Zoo Shop, and Zoo Concessions. Each department consists of a team of people who are dedicated to providing quality care for the animals and a quality visit for the guest.
Zoos are very popular places to visit.
In fact more people visit zoos in one year than attend professional football and basketball games combined. The Memphis Zoo is no exception. Yearly attendance is about 750,000 people, and that number is expected to rise as new exhibits are opened and the Zoo expands to its fullest capacity. The Memphis Zoo was the birthplace of twin hippos, a rare occurrence, in 1988. Thank you for your cooperation.