A Mid‑South wildlife removal firm says home snake calls are up about 50% this year. Experts urge homeowners to seal gaps and remove rodent attractants to cut the risk.

A seven-year-old female bald eagle found weak in Lauderdale County was treated at the Memphis Zoo and released back into the wild.

A locally made immersive attraction and new city river projects are breathing life into Mud Island’s long-empty museum while the amphitheater and monorail remain hurdles.

Neighbors along the old Knoxville & Holston River corridor say a 3.8‑mile SoKno rail‑trail could bring privacy, noise and parking headaches as crews clear the line and litigation continues.

The Memphis Zoo welcomed a newborn critically endangered orangutan, delivered by cesarean with specialized care, named Ruhana. Mother and baby are recovering in private.

The Memphis Zoo mourns the loss of Else, a cherished female grizzly bear, after a rapid health decline. Her intelligence and leadership in the exhibit since 2009 are fondly remembered by staff and the community.

The Memphis Zoo mourns the death of its 43-year-old Sumatran orangutan, Tombak. He was a gentle fixture at the zoo since 1994 and surpassed the average lifespan for his species.

The Memphis Zoo announced the death of Kwizera the gorilla; she was found unresponsive and could not be revived. She was a beloved resident since 2009.

Reelfoot Lake State Park will temporarily close the Kirby Pocket boat ramp starting July 28 for approximately 10 weeks of renovations. Park Manager Henry Robertson advises using alternative ramps such as Sunset boat ramp during the construction.

Riverdale Park in Germantown is set for a $1.6 million upgrade by Wagner General Construction, including new parking, ADA-accessible paths, pickleball courts, and drainage systems.

The Town of Collierville is hosting a ribbon-cutting event on July 31 to unveil new Phase II improvements at Hinton Park, including a playground, walking trail, and more.

Collierville's Hinton Park will hold a ribbon-cutting for its Phase II upgrades on July 31, featuring a new playground, a performing arts stage, and more.

A Komodo dragon named Ophelia at the Memphis Zoo consumed a red Croc thrown by a visitor but is recovering after the zoo's team successfully removed the shoe.