Memphis Zoo Announces Grand Opening of Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation Splash Park

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (July 13, 2022) - After much anticipation, Memphis Zoo is excited to announce the Grand Opening of Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation Splash Park. The Splash Park will open to the public on Saturday, July 16th.  Since September 2021, crews have been diligently working to bring our guests this one-of-a-kind splash park. All the water used at the Splash Park will be reclaimed and recirculated through a state-of-the-art filtration system. We hope to bring awareness to our amazing sources of water here in Memphis and educate visitors on the importance of protecting our future by protecting and conserving water.

The theme for the splash pad is Egyptian as a tribute to the very beginning of our city. Memphis, TN is named after the ancient city of Memphis, Egypt. The park is an immersive, zero-depth water play area with slides, dump buckets, interactive water toys, and even a special section just for toddlers. The Splash Park was built in the exact spot where the hippo yard and house stood for over one hundred years. The former hippo house will now serve as the Splash Park’s event center, which is great for groups, birthday parties, and other special events.

Over the years our visitors have repeatedly demonstrated that they enjoy the few water features at the zoo. We wanted to be a safe place that can be enjoyed by all even during the extremely hot days we experience in Memphis. The Splash Park is a great oasis for our visitors to cool off while spending a fun-filled day at the zoo.

We will offer two sessions each day in the morning and afternoon. The morning session will be 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the afternoon session will be 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Splash Park also has eleven luxury cabanas for rent for a little rest and relaxation. In addition to the cabanas, the splash park also features new public and family restrooms, a lactation room, lockers, and a food cart. Please note, coolers are not allowed in the Memphis Zoo or Splash Park. Splash Park rules and frequently asked questions can be found on our website at memphiszoo.org

We want to send a special thank you to Vortex who designed the park and to all our partners who supported us during the building stage.

About Memphis Zoo 

Memphis Zoo, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is home to more than 3,500 animals representing more than 500 different species. Recently named as one of the top zoos in the country by USA Today and by TripAdvisor®, Memphis Zoo has completed over $118 million in renovations and expansion since the early 1990s. The Zoo’s animal inhabitants reside in one-of-a-kind exhibits, such as Once Upon A Farm, The Commercial Appeal Cat Country, Primate Canyon, Animals of the Night, Northwest Passage, Teton Trek, CHINA - home to giant pandas YaYa and Le Le, and the all-new Zambezi River Hippo Camp. Memphis Zoo was founded in 1906 and resides on 70 acres in the middle of Overton Park.

About Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation 

The Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation, the charitable fund of Monogram Foods, is the proud sponsor of the Memphis Zoo Splash Park. Monogram Foods Loves Kids has raised more than $15 million for organizations that serve children and their families.