China
Opened in July 2002
Sits on three acres of land and features a sampling of the culture, animals, architecture, horticulture and of China
Giant pandas Ya Ya and Le Le became residents of the exhibit in April 2003.
Houses white-cheeked gibbons, Pere David deer, Asian small-clawed otters, white-naped cranes, Francois Langurs, waterfowl, pheasants and other birds A fifty-foot Chinese pagoda serves as the ticket and information booth.
Features a Cultural Exchange Bell Pavilion, which houses a large bronze bell made in China especially for the Memphis Zoo
Welcoming Guest Hall serves as a theatre where visitors view a film produced especially for the Memphis Zoo.
Two sides of the courtyard are bordered with loggias, open galleries with decorative columns supporting bright southern-style Chinese glazed tile roofs.
A Taste of China Food Service Pavilion and Deck gives visitors a place to relax and savor their trip through CHINA.
Endangered Species Carousel, a spectacular hand-carved carousel of animals, provides entertainment, but has a conservation and cultural message as well.