Since the early 1990s, the Memphis Zoo has invested over $77 million for renovation and expansion.
It is one of the oldest exhibits at the Memphis Zoo.
His mother chose that location because of his great love of the Memphis Zoo and the tigers in particular.
The Memphis Zoo has two major projects in their future plans with funding efforts currently underway.
The Memphis Zoo is now one of the largest in the United States, attracting 1 million visitors per year.
The Memphis Zoo is home to more than 3,500 animals representing over 500 different species.
A portion of the Greensward is used for overflow parking for the Memphis Zoo on busy days.
The chain also hosts a yearly "toothpick guessing contest" to benefit the Memphis Zoo.
The last contract, at the Memphis Zoo, ends in 2013.
The Memphis Zoo expects to lose about $300,000 per year on the pandas it leased in 2003.