THE LION CAGE
In Memory of
"Firecracker"
April 2, 1979 to April 5, 2000
The Memphis Zoo bid a sad farewell to Firecracker (below), the only male African lion on exhibit at the Memphis Zoo in two decades. To continue the legacy of the Zoo's most recognized and beloved animal. Contributions will go toward the care, feeding, and behavioral training of the more than 3,000 animal residents at the Memphis Zoo. Contributions to the Firecracker Memorial Fund. For additional information visit the Memphis Zoo at:
