Warm weather means the return of Animal Encounters at Zoo Knoxville! Get closer than ever with experiences like giraffe feeding, our VIP rhino experience, ostrich feeding, and hang out with our feathered friends at Budgie Landing.

Stop by the Contact Yard to meet our goats and sheep, and don’t miss our daily Keeper Chats featuring sloths, otters, tigers, great apes, red pandas, lions, or baboons — and even crocodiles on Sundays!

Encounter times vary throughout the day, and schedules may change based on animal needs.

To see the full schedule and plan your next up-close adventure, visit here.

Zoo Knoxville’s mission is to deliver dynamic guest experiences while inspiring action to save wildlife and wild places. For more information on Zoo Knoxville’s commitment to wildlife conservation, events, membership, and planning your visit, go here.

Located at 3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr.,37914, Zoo Knoxville is open every day 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

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