Bill > HJR1559

This concurrent resolution honors and congratulates the Memphis Zoo on its 120th anniversary, recognizing its significant role in providing educational opportunities and entertainment to the public. The resolution highlights the zoo's founding in 1906, its seventy-six-acre campus with nineteen exhibits, and its dedication to wildlife conservation, education, and community engagement, housing over 3,500 animals from more than 500 species. It also acknowledges the zoo's numerous accolades, including being recognized as a top zoo in the U.S. by various publications, and expresses gratitude to its staff and supporters for their invaluable contributions to Memphis and the State of Tennessee, wishing the zoo continued success.