Clayton Otter Creek
Experience the excitement at Clayton Foundation Otter Creek, where our river otters are the zoo’s most energetic entertainers! These lively creatures are almost always on the move, swimming and frolicking both above and below the waterline. Watch their graceful underwater acrobatics and playful antics as they interact with guests year-round. With boundless energy and playful personalities, our otters are sure to make a splash and leave you with unforgettable memories!
What You’ll See
Meet The Otters
Home to the North American River Otters Clayton, Pascal, and Reed, our otter creek is a delightful welcome to the front of Zoo Knoxville. Stop and play with these energetic males before you journey through the rest of the zoo.
Experiences
Keeper chats scheduled Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Animal Encounters
View Schedule
Make a Splash at Otter Creek
Join us in this action-packed episode of The Wild Life as we embark on a mission to learn about three of the Zoo’s newest residents: Clayton, Reed, and Pascal. We’re diving right in to discover adorable and astonishing facts about the North American River Otters, go behind the scenes in their brand new habitat, Clayton Otter Creek. The otters share fascinating facts about their species and their infectious, playful energy as they explore uncharted waters.