Memphis Zoo announced Wednesday the death of its longtime male Sumatran orangutan Tombak, who lived "well beyond" his life ...

Tombak, the Zoo’s longtime male Sumatran orangutan, has died, according to the Memphis Zoo. He was 43 years old and lived ...

The Memphis Zoo said Tombak served as a "quiet but powerful presence" and was one of the zoo's most iconic primates.

Her move is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan which will help promote genetic diversity in ...

A 100-day-old ground hornbill chick at the Memphis Zoo is growing up fast, and he’s even got his very own “studio apartment” to settle into. The chick, born in late July, is also feeding himself ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Calling all seniors! If you are 55-plus, you can get into the Memphis Zoo for free Wednesday. It’s all part of the zoo’s Senior Safari. Seniors can get free admission, parking, tram ...

Cynthia Dixon's seventh-grade science class at DeSoto Central got 10 new classmates Thursday. They were only temporary additions — just for the day. And incidentally, they weren't human. To drive home ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Myron Lowery, a longtime Memphis public servant and former interim mayor, has died, the Shelby County Commission announced. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of ...

Superhero Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. Lunchbox, “Call 12” Cell and Super Grizz Bobblehead Highlight the Schedule; Theme Nights Include HBCU, Wrestling and Kid’s Day Memphis, Tenn. – The Memphis ...