Zoo Knoxville announced today that African elephants Tonka, Jana, and Edie will be moving to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, located in Hohenwald, Tennessee. Zoo Knoxville and The Elephant Sanctuary in …
Do not cuddle the dragon
Zoo Knoxville recently honored World Lizard Day by celebrating its resident Komodo dragon, Slim. Slim lives in the Wee Play Adventure area across from the Clayton Family Amphibian and Reptile …
There’s still time for summer fun at Zoo Knoxville
The weather is still hot, and there is still plenty of time to spend at the Clayton Safari Splash at Zoo Knoxville. The splash pad is free with general zoo …
Try a mini-membership at Zoo Knoxville
Even though Knox County Schools start back next week, there is still plenty of fun to be had at Zoo Knoxville.
With five months left on the 2022 calendar, the zoo …
My, what big teeth you have
You can find Zoo Knoxville’s colony of beavers swimming around and chewing on branches in Kids Cove, the zoo’s refuge for native and heritage animals. The beaver habitat boasts beautiful …
Honoring those who care for the critters
Zoo Knoxville celebrates National Zoo Keeper Week, this year the focus is teamwork! We are so thankful and proud every day of all their hard work and dedication.
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Here’s looking at you, kid
The Zoo Knoxville silvered leaf langur troop welcomed a new bright orange baby on June 26. The male was able to explore the outdoor habitat at Langur Landing with all …
Zoo Knoxville welcomes lion cub
Zoo Knoxville is excited to announce the birth of an endangered African lion cub. The female cub, born on June 16, is the third offspring of father Upepo (pronounced Oo-PEP-oh) …