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Memphis
Memphis Zoo
Zoos & Aquariums

Ever fed a giraffe? Well, it’s totally hilarious. Here’s a little secret: Wear a maroon shirt like the zookeepers so these exotic animals love you even more.

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Join a family as they find out if sea lions burp or not at the Memphis Zoo.

The Kids have spoken. And Giggled.

See what the littlest travelers have to say about this destination.

SELECT AN AGE RANGE to explore the laugh tracker results:

All Kids
at Memphis Zoo experienced:
Laughter 3 - Excitement 4

lots of
laughter

tons of
excitement

42
Avg. Laughs Per Hour
148.4
Avg. Moments of
Excitement Per Hour
Kids 2-4
at Memphis Zoo experienced:
Laughter 4 - Excitement 4

tons of
laughter

tons of
excitement

93
Avg. Laughs Per Hour
194
Avg. Moments of
Excitement Per Hour
Kids 5-7
at Memphis Zoo experienced:
Laughter 2 - Excitement 4

a little
laughter

tons of
excitement

25
Avg. Laughs Per Hour
157
Avg. Moments of
Excitement Per Hour
Kids 8-10
at Memphis Zoo experienced:
Laughter 2 - Excitement 4

a little
laughter

tons of
excitement

10
Avg. Laughs Per Hour
106
Avg. Moments of
Excitement Per Hour
Kids 11+
at Memphis Zoo experienced:
Laughter 2 - Excitement 4

a little
laughter

tons of
excitement

32
Avg. Laughs Per Hour
198
Avg. Moments of
Excitement Per Hour
Want to see how we got this data?
What The Kids Are Saying:

THE MONKEYS WERE SWINGING AROUND LIKE TARZAN!

Floyd
age 11

I’LL TELL MY FRIENDS TO BE PREPARED. THE CAMELS ARE REALLY SOFT!

Juliana
age 6

I GOT TO TOUCH THE GIRAFFE’S TONGUE. IT WAS SLIMY!

Bennett
age 9

CAMEL HUMPS ARE SOFT.

Asha
age 8

I SAW THE HIPPO BUTT!

Kamal
age 10

THE SEA LION SOUNDS LIKE HE'S BURPING!

Sam
age 8

I HAD A STARING CONTEST WITH A FISH.

Brooke
age 7

THE PANDA LEGO STATUES WERE MY FAVORITE. THERE WAS A MOMMY AND TWO BABIES AND THEY WERE SO CUTE.

Emma
age 10

I LIKED THE HIPPOS BECAUSE THEY'RE BIG AND FAT!

Darrien
age 8

Photographic proof of fun

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Kid Wisdom

We learned a ton from the data we collected.
Here are some nuggets you don't want to miss.

Giraffe licks induce the most laughter at Memphis Zoo in TN.
Hippos are huge at Memphis Zoo in TN.
In size and popularity.
The animals are early birds at the Memphis Zoo in TN.
Wear a maroon shirt at the Memphis Zoo in TN.
The animals will like you more.
Stuffed Real Polar Bears at the Memphis Zoo in TN.
High laughter concentration in the gift shop at Memphis Zoo in TN.
We don't know why either.
People feeding the giraffe at the Memphis Zoo
Memphis Zoo toy

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