The Memphis Zoo has a host of animals from all over the world for visitors to enjoy, including elephants, pandas, tigers, polar bears, penguins, tropical birds\u00a0and hippopotami.\u00a0Don\u2019t miss the three baby animals currently in the zoo\u2019s care: a baby orangutan named Rowan, a baby sloth named\u00a0Lua\u00a0and a baby hippo named Winnie.<\/p>\n
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Visit an art gallery<\/h2>\n
For\u00a0Memphians\u00a0who want a taste of art and culture over the long weekend, a visit to one of Memphis’ many art galleries is sure to sate that urge. Consider the following Memphis art museums to find one that’s right for you:<\/p>\n
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- The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art:<\/strong>\u00a0As both the largest and the oldest art museum in\u00a0Tennessee, this local landmark holds everything from modern art to rare antiquities<\/li>\n
- The Dixon Gallery and Gardens:<\/strong>\u00a0Specializing in porcelain and impressionist art, the Dixon Gallery and Gardens boasts permanent collection of more than 2,000 art pieces intended to show the public the beauty of not only art but also gardening.<\/li>\n
- The Metal Museum:<\/strong>\u00a0This museum\u2019s exhibits exclusively feature art made out of metal. It’s the only museum of its kind in the country, and it features all sorts of metallic creations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Volunteer your time<\/h2>\n
Thanksgiving is a time of year where families get together, express their thanks\u00a0and participate in luxurious meals. Needless to say, the holidays can make us aware of what we have to be thankful for and how much we can give to others. For\u00a0Memphians\u00a0who would like to give back this holiday season, there are a number of\u00a0Memphis volunteer opportunities<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0MIFA’s\u00a0Meals on Wheels, the Memphis Crisis Center, LeBonheur\u00a0Children’s Hospital and more.<\/p>\n
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- The Dixon Gallery and Gardens:<\/strong>\u00a0Specializing in porcelain and impressionist art, the Dixon Gallery and Gardens boasts permanent collection of more than 2,000 art pieces intended to show the public the beauty of not only art but also gardening.<\/li>\n