Ryan Hunker

[WVU Baseball @WVUBaseball]

Not AI

[Cincinnati Bengals @Bengals]

RT and ❤️ for a chance to win a signed Dexter Lawrence II Bengals helmet!

[Columbus Blue Jackets @BlueJacketsNHL]

Gold for Johnny 🇺🇸❤️

[Memphis Zoo @MemphisZoo]

We have an exciting announcement! Everyone, meet “Rahisi” (pronounced ruh-hee-see). He was born on Monday, November 17, and weighed 127 pounds. This is dad “Niklas”’s twelfth calf and mom “Maliki”’s second.

Rahisi means “easy” in Swahili. Maliki’s birth of “Kamari” was challenging due to an abnormal breech position, and our incredible giraffe team and veterinary staff were able to assist during that process. This time, however, Maliki labored and delivered Rahisi all by herself, and our giraffe team is exceptionally proud of her. Our team was also able to quickly complete a neonatal exam on the new baby, as seen in this video, and he’s been doing great!

Keepers have described Rahisi as a very curious calf who has been exploring the barn. Happy zoomies have been alternating with restful naps, with Maliki keeping a watchful eye. Rahisi is ready to meet all of you! He’ll be on exhibit for the first time tomorrow morning (Saturday), weather dependent.

🎥 Keepers Alison & Emily
#memphiszoo #giraffe #babyanimals #love #animals #baby

[Memphis Zoo @MemphisZoo]

We’re celebrating a milestone a year in the making! Take a look back at the remarkable progress made and what's to come.

One year ago, Memphis Zoo traveled over 9,000 miles to Sri Lanka to join our partners at TERN (Tropical Ecosystem Research Network) and celebrate the opening of the CARE Basecamp, a vital hub to be used for Conservation, Awareness, Research, and Education.

Since then, the CARE Basecamp has become a thriving center for research, education, and collaboration, hosting university students, scientists, conservationists, and academics from all over the world. TERN’s fieldwork also continues to flourish within the CARE Land; from new waterholes to invasive plant removal to biodiversity surveys.

Thanks to our Memphis community, partners like @Dilmah and Dilmah Conservation, and Memphis Zoo’s long-term commitment, we are thrilled to announce we reached our funding goals for the CARE Field Station: the next step in expanding our conservation efforts in Sri Lanka.

Now, this shared mission enters an even more exciting era — one that will bring more opportunities and lasting change in protecting Sri Lanka’s breathtaking habitats and wildlife.

Our commitment, alongside our partners, is to continue to protect, to educate, and to CARE.

#memphiszoo #conservation #srilanka #research #animals

[Banks @BarstoolBanks]

Tell em Joe Flacco still doin it

[Ben Stevens @BenScottStevens]

West Virginia winning the Backyard Brawl in OT and immediately blasting “Take Me Home, Country Roads” is so INCREDIBLY AWESOME.

THIS is college football.

[Dennis Dodd @dennisdoddcbs]

FYI, to watch all the FBS games today you’d need …

ABC
FOX
CBS
CBSSN 
ESPN 
ESPN2 
ESPN+
SECN+ 
ESPNU 
FS1 
Paramount+ 
Peacock 
HBO Max 
YouTube
truTV 
TNT 
Spectrum Sports
Big Ten Network 
SEC Network 
SECN+ 
ACC Network 
Mountain West Network 
The CW Network
NEC Front Row
Source: https://t.co/iFav0sZLUy

[College GameDay @CollegeGameDay]

"Give me my first love!"

Lee Corso's first-ever headgear pick belonged to Brutus and the Buckeyes and it's only fitting that his last one is the same ❤️

[Adam Kramer @KegsnEggs]

People ask me all the time about my love of college football versus other sports, and it really comes down to this exact picture.

[ESPN @espn]

RT for a chance to win one of 30 exclusive Lee Corso collectibles in honor of Coach’s final College GameDay 🧡

[Memphis Zoo @MemphisZoo]

We had a roaring time celebrating International Tiger Day! 🐅 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the giveaway and celebration. A big thank you to @TigersAthletics for helping with the meatball toss! Check out some of the highlights. 🤩

Dari is a Sumatran tiger, a species with fewer than 500 individuals left in the wild. As one of the focus species in our Conservation Six, Sumatran tigers represent the urgent need to protect critically endangered wildlife. AZA-accredited zoos work together through programs like the Species Survival Plan (SSP) to ensure a future for species like hers. Days like International Tiger Day help us educate and inspire others to help save one of the most critically endangered large carnivores on the planet.

@Memphis_MBB @MemphisMSoccer @MemphisWSoccer
#memphiszoo #tiger #internationaltigerday #tigers #gotigersgo #animals

[The Crew @ColumbusCrew]

It’s more than a feeling…
It’s a love for the Black & Gold that transcends generations 🖤💛

[Memphis Zoo @MemphisZoo]

collective main character moment 🐻🌧️

#memphiszoo #grizzly #bear #cute #animals #love #unwritten #rain #rainyday

[Memphis Zoo @MemphisZoo]

hello and welcome to sylvester and toby’s food review. today’s snack is lettuce. drop a like and a follow for more vlogs!!!

#memphiszoo #okapi #asmr #cronch #animals #love

[Memphis Zoo @MemphisZoo]

We know ball. We know beasts. And we definitely know Memphis. As the Memphis Grizzlies tip off the @NBA Play-In Tournament, the Memphis Zoo sends a mighty ROAR of support their way! 🐻 From the grizzlies that roam the Zoo to the Grizzlies that rule the court, we’re all about strength, strategy, and defending our territory. Let’s bring that playoff energy. Let’s bring that grit. Let’s go, @memgrizz!

#memphiszoo #gogrizz #grizzlies

[Memphis Zoo @MemphisZoo]

BREAKING: In a blockbuster trade, Sylvester the okapi and the meerkats have been traded to Penguin Rock in exchange for extra treats, sources tell Memphis Zoo.

Surely, no other massive trades like this one happened over the weekend! 🧐 🏀

(Don't worry, Sylvester and the meerkats aren't leaving their exhibits or being traded!)
#memphiszoo #trade #okapi #meerkat #nba #luka

[Memphis Zoo @MemphisZoo]

At Memphis Zoo, our commitment to animal care runs deep, right down to their hearts. ❤️

Our silverback lowland gorilla, “Mwelu,” recently visited our animal hospital for a physical exam, bloodwork, and—most importantly—a cardiac assessment. Heart disease is a common issue in older great apes, so it’s crucial to monitor their cardiovascular health. Memphis Zoo veterinary staff and a team from @LeBonheurChild, led by cardiologist Evan Harvey, MD worked together to perform a detailed echocardiogram of Mwelu’s heart. Everyone was in agreement: Mwelu is one big, healthy guy! 🦍

An examination like this takes extensive preparation. Keepers work with and train all of the primates daily to guarantee they’re prepared for voluntary injections and a variety of other behaviors that ensure their best welfare. In addition, Senior Veterinarian, Dr. Felicia Knightly, and Mwelu have worked together for years and have developed a great relationship. In the days leading up to his exam, she visited Mwelu daily to reaffirm their trust in each other and get reacquainted. Their bond is so strong that Mwelu remained calm as he received his anesthetic by hand injection, easing him gently into sleep for his visit. This process ensured that Mwelu was calm and comfortable during transport to and from the hospital and his examination. Dr. Knightly will continue to check on Mwelu regularly in the days after the exam, keeping that trust strong as she monitors his health.

As a non-profit, the Memphis Zoo depends on the generosity of people like you to keep our mission strong. When you make a year-end, tax-deductible gift, you’re helping us look after and care for 3,500 animals like Mwelu, create unforgettable experiences, and keep our Zoo a vibrant and connected part of our community. Thanks to your previous generosity, we are close to completing essential renovations to our animal hospital. Thank you for supporting what we do for every animal, every day.

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#memphiszoo #behindthescenes #hospital #gorilla #silverback #heart #cardiology #love #veterinary #health #animals

[Memphis Zoo @MemphisZoo]

It wasn’t a LONG checkup for Elmo at all! 🐍📏

Our nearly 16-foot-long Burmese python friend Elmo recently took a trip to our hospital to have a physical exam! Being an older snake, it’s good for animals like Elmo to get periodic physical examinations to get them moving and gather updated measurements, x-rays, and blood work. 📋 The results obtained help to identify any underlying problems an animal may be having. Then, the veterinary team can prescribe any required therapy or treatment. Our veterinary hospital staff, curators, and keepers always go above and beyond to care for all of our animal friends here, even if they’re longer than the examination table! Elmo was a great patient, he did well and was VERY brave when getting his blood drawn. 🫶

#memphiszoo #behindthescenes #elmo #burmesepython #snake #hospital #veterinary #love #animals #care #snakes