The next stop on our journey was the Memphis Zoo. The architecture of the zoo is representative of the Egyptian Age of the Pharaohs including hieroglyphics and their definitions engraved on the wall of the entrance. The new Northwest Passage exhibit is worth seeing. Payton, Haley and Cranberry are the three polar bears at Memphis Zoo. Cranberry was not on exhibit when we were there. Remember Payton and Haley when they were at Brookfield Zoo? Payton was one of our baby polar bears of a few years ago. Payton and Haley put on quite a show playing in the water right in front of us. Karan and I had the opportunity to have an extended conversation with the lead keeper of the Northwest Passage exhibit for which we are grateful for her time. She told us they absolutely love Payton and are thrilled to have him. The polar bear exhibit and the holding area are state of the art.
The Chinese Government and the Memphis Zoo are in colaboration on the Panda exhibit. The Memphis Zoo sends One Million Dollars to the Chinese Panda Bear Research Center in China for the furthering of the research of the Panda Species.
This zoo is one of our favorites. Its very attractive and there is plenty of room for the animals. There are two new exhibits under construction to be completed within the next two years.
As you can see from the last picture Haley was worn out by that rough and tough Chicago Bear Payton.