Docent Tours

The Zoo's docents offer several different tours of the Memphis Zoo. Call (901) 333-6765 to register or for more information.

Animals of the Bible

The books of the bible were written over a period of eleven hundred years. The early translators were not familiar with many of the animals found in the Holy Land and Egypt and applied names and descriptions of animals in Hebrew. Later they were translated from the Hebrew and Greek languages. This tour focuses only on information about the animals mentioned in the Bible that reside in our zoo; this is not a Bible study tour. This is for children from 4 years to teens. We recommend a chaperon per every tenth child.

Classification: Animals Belong In Classes

This tour demonstrates how animals differences allow scientists to group or classify animals to better study them. The age is 4 years old thru teens. We recommend a chaperon per every tenth child.

Adaptations: Dressed For Success

Adaptations are how species adjust to where they live so they have a better chance of survival. This tour points out the three types of adaptation: physical, physiological, and behavioral adaptations. The age is 4 years old through teens. We recommend a chaperon per every tenth child.

Endangered Species: Going …Going…..Gone

Students are introduced to a number of wild animals who are disappearing from their natural habitat. The age is 8 years old to teens. We recommend a chaperon per every tenth child.

Hoofed Animals of Africa

Prey animals need to be able to detect predators and to flee from them. From standing on toenails for faster takeoff and speed, to using their excellent eyesight and sense of smell to warn them, these animals are adapted to stay alive. The age is 5 years old thru teens. We recommend a chaperon per every tenth child.

Rainforest

This tour talks about the importance and location of rain forest and their animals, and why they are important to the world. The age is 5 years old through teens. We recommend a chaperon per every tenth child.

Call (901) 333-6765 to register for one of our docent tours, or for more information.

What is a Docent

A docent is a specially trained Zoo volunteer who interacts with the public at animal exhibits, gives guided tours, assists with educational classes, volunteers with special events as well as a variety of other activities that aid the Zoo in fulfilling its mission. The word docent comes from the Latin word “docent”, which means “to teach.” Interested in becoming a docent?