Chimp Ridge
Swing by Chimp Ridge to watch our lively chimpanzee troop gather for breakfast and check out the guests! They love spending leisure time in their indoor courtyard, playing with a variety of fun enrichment toys. You’ll witness plenty of social interactions among the group, featuring some of Zoo Knoxville’s most dynamic personalities. With multiple viewing locations both indoor and out, you can see the chimps in action year round!
What You’ll See
Animals Included
Experiences
Keeper chats scheduled Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Encounter the Chimps!
Teenage gorillas and a toddler chimpanzee; talk with the Great Ape caretakers to see how life with these three compare to raising your own troop! And learn how simply recycling your electronics can protect them.
View Schedule
Championing Chimpanzee Conservation
Chimpanzees are just like us. Or are they? On this episode of The Wild Life, Brad is exploring exactly that, what makes chimps uniquely them. Follow along as he gets a crash course in how Zoo Knoxville keepers care for chimpanzees and how we can all champion chimp conservation.
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