The Peabody Ducks
The Peabody Ducks
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Located in Downtown Memphis, the historic luxury hotel, The Peabody Memphis, is probably best known for the Peabody Ducks. The custom first started in the 1930s as a joke by the Peabody’s General Manager, but the mallard ducks grew so popular that they became a permanent fixture, and have even been featured on television and magazines. Each morning, visitors can watch as the ducks march across a red carpet to the hotel fountain before heading back to their rooftop “Royal Duck Palace." For a truly immersive experience, you can reserve the family package for additional perks and exclusive memorabilia. – Tripadvisor
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  • Alison S
    8 contributions
    Fun to see the ducks
    Fun to see the ducks make their way to the fountain and swim around. It was very crowded on a Sunday morning. It was hard to find a spot to see the ducks even getting there 30 mins early.
    Visited December 2022
    Written 20 December 2022
  • DTBinFWD
    Friendswood, Texas137 contributions
    If In Memphis, You should see this.
    It does not take a lot of time, but the seeing the ducks was a fun event for us. It was a Saturday and the they had a big crowd. If you have little kids, get there early to get a close seat. We watch from the balcony. The Peabody itself was spectacular, and the ducks are good excuse to see the historic lobby and specialty stores.
    Visited December 2022
    Written 21 December 2022
  • Becky L
    Sullivan, Illinois214 contributions
    Fun Experience - Do not have to stay at the hotel to see them
    Such a fun experience to see these ducks! If you can only do one, I suggest going to the morning walk. It seemed to have a bit longer speech. I suggest getting there at least an hour early so that you can get a seat. The ducks walk from the elevators to the fountain. Remember that when picking your seat. The Duckmaster was engaging and entertaining. You do not need to stay at the hotel to see the ducks. The gift shop near the lobby and the the deli have nice souvenirs...the Chocolate Duck is really neat... The ceremony only takes about 10 minutes, but you need to be there at least an hour before the scheduled times for a good floor view.
    Visited December 2022
    Written 4 January 2023
  • SouthCarolinaLucy
    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina182 contributions
    oh it was funnnnnn
    have been wanting to have the experience the duck walk for some time. Finally got a chance to do it and i regret nothing. I also got a chance to meet Keenan. Very kind man, He was the duck master. Sweet as he is good-looking. I could have chatted with him for hours, charming indeed.
    Visited January 2023
    Written 31 January 2023
  • Ruth Anne Donat
    Birmingham, Alabama8 contributions
    Those cute ducks!
    Go see the Peabody ducks, even if you don't stay here. ( But stay here if you can!) Have a glass of wine (or two) at the bar and watch this tradition for the fun of it, and just to say you have seen them. Go downstairs and grab a sweet treat in the shop before you leave.
    Visited October 2022
    Written 4 February 2023
  • Matt P
    Gainesville, Virginia1,389 contributions
    Cute Ducks
    If you want a good seat, you must get there close to an hour before the ducks arrive or departure. Yes, an hour if you want a seat near the ducks. They don't allow you to stand around you must find a seat. The place was packed when I watched the ducks leave for the night.
    Visited December 2022
    Written 9 February 2023
  • Arty_mom
    Rochester Hills, Michigan2,060 contributions
    A must when traveling with kids!
    Such a fun, positive and family friendly activity. Arrive about an hour before, order a drink and dessert. The bar makes great drinks. Kids can sit on the floor along the red carpet. at 11 am they bring the 5 ducks down for the day and then at 5pm they walk them back to the roof. You can go to the roof and see where they live. so fun and cute. Arrive ealry as it gets packed.
    Visited February 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 21 February 2023
  • notthisshitagain
    Windsor, United Kingdom24 contributions
    Best tour in Memphis
    This tour is probably the best attraction, right up their with Graceland and Beale street! We were absolutely amazed by this tour, only $10 each and not to be missed. The guide “Doug the Duckmaster” is a fountain of knowledge and we learnt more about the history and musicians of Memphis in the hour we spent with him, than we did during our week of wondering around all the attractions. The duck show is brilliant and the hotel is one of the most beautiful architectural refurbishments you will see. 10/10
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 13 March 2023
  • Becky M
    Dardenne Prairie, Missouri24 contributions
    Kids loved it!
    My kids loved this! We arrived about an hour early and kids got a hot chocolate and coffee for us. They are really good about pulling all the kids out and letting them sit up front on the carpet. At 11, the ducks waddle from the elevator to the fountain and at 5, they waddle from the fountain back to the elevator. The show starts about 15 min before and the ducks move right at 11 or 5. It gets very crowded and people get nuts about trying to see it. I didn’t like being pushed and leaned on so adults could get a pic, so I happily stood in the back! The kids got a front row view and that’s what was important! (Send your phone with the kids to get a pic:) ) There are a few cute gift shops and the Lansky Bros store too. Worth a stop if you have the time!
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 26 March 2023
  • 50 States Mama
    Elkhorn, Wisconsin99 contributions
    Go Early and Head to the Roof!
    If you want to be right next to the red carpet, arrive nice and early. We arrived only 10 minutes early, so we had fewer choices. The Duckmaster was quite a showman and very professional. If you stick around after the procession, they roll up the carpet and feed the ducks. Don't forget to visit the Duck Palace on the roof, free of charge!
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 31 March 2023
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doublej831
Santa Cruz, CA73 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Not a big fan of animals being forced to amuse humans, but we had some time to kill until check-in across the street, so went to have a drink. Wasn't expecting the long intro, but the Duck Master was entertaining. Unfortunately, after the ducks made it into the fountain, there were several children chasing the ducks around. It was obvious the ducks were stressed and trying to get away, but no one (i.e., their parents) did anything about it. After about 20 minutes the Duck Master finally stepped in and distracted them with feeding the ducks. Not anything to go out of your way to see.
Written 16 October 2023
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l g
Hampshire, UK162 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
What a fascinating historic story behind these beautiful animals. Would advise you get there early if you want a good view as it was really busy and did involve a long time standing around.
Written 27 September 2023
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Gill69
Glasgow, UK1,715 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Best view was from the mezzanine floor, but get there early to secure a seat.

The ducks sure waddle fast from the elevator but on the day we visited one went a bit astray and had to be retrieved from behind the bar area so that was a fun incident.

The surroundings are beautiful too and it was a nice way to spend 30 minutes or so relaxing.
Written 23 September 2023
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dan N
5 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
We were unable to make it for the duck parade from the elevator. But we did go to the hotel in early afternoon as they swim in the fountain until they return to their rooftop home. Enjoyed a drink from the bar and sat in the beautiful fountain area, listen to the grand piano. We did some shopping at the hotel and admired the architecture. Went up to the next level and took some pictures of fountain area and ceiling. Took the elevator up to the roof for a great view of the city and see the outside of the duck's grand palace. Walked around the backside of the duck palace to see inside the duck's sun porch.
Written 18 September 2023
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Jackie H
Oakville, Canada31 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Such fun to experience! The red carpet is rolled out then the ducks come running out of the elevator following the path to the fountain where they hop in for the day. It is such a fun thing to see. They are adorable . If you are in Memphis, you must plan your day around the ducks!
Written 18 September 2023
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Brendon P
Perth, Australia438 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Very good attraction watching the ducks come down at 11am by their master and hopping into the fountain to swim around all day until it’s time to leave.
Written 4 September 2023
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Dax892
College Station, TX113 contributions
Oct 2022 • Business
A colleague and I were able to catch this cute show on a break from our meetings. We didn’t get the best spot since we were unable to get there early, but even through we couldn’t see everything, it was still fun!
Written 30 August 2023
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jamiec1938
Box Elder, SD16 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
The hotel is historic and beautiful, and the Duck Master provides a great oral history of the hotel and how the ducks came to be. How one trains a duck is beyond me which made made my he experience that much more fun! Kenon (the duck master) was informative and entertaining to the adults and held the kids in rapt attention! Enjoy this experience for what it is and thanks to Kenon and company for their professionalism in a completely fun atmosphere.
Written 14 August 2023
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Diane W
Appleton, WI153 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
I had heard about these ducks, had not expected to ever see them. But we stayed at the hotel 2 days in a row and saw those cute little waddlers three times. If want a good view, sit at the bar. Or go to Mezzanine for a view from above. Enjoy the Rubber Ducky cocktail while you wait and take home a mini duck.
Written 14 August 2023
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Deb L
9 contributions
Aug 2023
Highly rated and a must see while in Memphis. The hotel is absolutely BEAUTIFUL and the ducks performance was a HOOT!
Written 7 August 2023
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