Get Ready for Unbelievable Encounters

This Spring and Summer, watch our experienced Keepers during special animal encounters, where they walk you through fun animal facts and conservation tips!

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ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

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OTTERS

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Our resident river otters Clayton

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Animal Encounters

Explore unbelievable encounters with the family and get to know more about endangered species and their habitats!

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Cuban Crocodiles

Get ready to meet snappy personalities Miguel and Rose, our critically endangered crocs, at our Cuban Crocodile feeding session!

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Joe the Sloth

Step into the slow lane and hang out with Joe the Sloth, at the ARC! Watch as this slow-moving superstar descends from the trees for a snack and an unforgettable close-up encounter.

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Otters

Dive into fun at our Otter Encounter with our resident river otters Clayton, Reed, and Pascal, champions of clean water!

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Great Apes

Step into the wild world of our gorilla and chimpanzee families! Hang out with our Great Ape caretakers and get the inside scoop on these fascinating family dynamics.

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Lions or Baboons

Get a front-row seat as the powerful lions or intelligent baboons show off their skills in a special encounter!

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Red Pandas

Get ready for an encounter that will steal your heart! At Zoo Knoxville’s Red Panda Encounter, you’ll come face-to-face with one of our most beloved residents. Perfect for animal lovers!

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Tigers

Prowl over to the Tiger Temple Encounter area and come face to face with the majestic Malayan tigers, Tahan and Batari!

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Gibbons or Langurs

Head up two stories to the Gibbon Encounter to meet Georgie and Malay, or jump down into Langur Landing to see our awesome langurs. Prepare for an exhilarating encounter with our aerial acrobats!

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Giraffe Feeding

Get eye-to-eye with our tallest residents! Guests will have the chance to hand-feed a giraffe and watch their long tongues gently grab a snack right from your hand. It’s a fun, up-close encounter perfect for all ages.

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Tortoise Trail

Get ready for a slow and steady adventure on our Tortoise Trail experience! Join our guided mini tour, where you’ll have the chance to get up close and personal with our Madagascar Radiated and Aldabra Tortoises. Feel the texture of their shells, give them a gentle scratch, and even feed them! If you’re lucky, you might witness their hilarious “booty shaking” behavior when brushed on the rump of their shell. $5/person

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Budgie Landing

Step into the vibrant world of Budgie Landing, where over 250 budgies and 50 parakeets call home! Experience the lively aviary as colorful birds flutter and chirp all around you. With the chance to interact with these charming feathered friends up close, it’s an adventure that will leave you feeling like a part of their flock! $2 to feed.

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Langurs

Get ready for some high-flying fun at our Langur Encounter! Meet our curious and agile silvered-leaf langur family in the stunning Langur Landing. Watch as they navigate their climbing structures, playing to their heart’s content. Get a bird’s-eye view from the top of the treehouse and observe a training session with their keepers. It’s a thrilling adventure that will have you swinging from the trees with excitement!

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