2019
BEST MEMPHIS ATTRACTION
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2016
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2015
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QUARTER CENTURY AWARD
MARKETING EXCELLENCE AWARD 2016
"HOW MANY PEOPLE DOES IT TAKE TO MOVE A HIPPO?"
ZAMBEZI RIVER HIPPO CAMP CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
MARKETING SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2015
FOR REDISCOVER CAMPAIGN
WILLIAM G. CONWAY INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION AWARD - TOP HONORS 2012
NORTH AMERICAN CONSERVATION AWARD 2003
FOR LOUISIANA PINE SNAKES
SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
FOR DWARF CROCODILE BREEDING
EDWARD H. BEAN AWARD
FOR DOUC LANGUR BREEDING PROGRAM
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1ST PLACE
BEST FIELD TRIP FOR KIDS
2ND PLACE
BEST RECREATIONAL OUTING FOR FAMILIES
3RD PLACE
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3RD PLACE
BEST FAMILY DAY TRIP
2019
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2018
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2017
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2015
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2014
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2012
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