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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Campus (ARC)
Asian Trek
Black Bear Falls
Chimp Ridge
Gorilla Valley
Grasslands Africa
Kids Cove
Otter Creek
Red Panda Village
Tiger Forest
Valley of the Kings
Wee Play Adventure
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All aboard for a kid-friendly ride around the koi pond on our color Zoo Choo Train!
Coming in 2025
Coming in 2025
Zoo Shop - Temporary Location 1/2-3/1
Zoo Shop will be undergoing a remodel starting January 2nd! During construction, the Gift Shop will be temporarily located in the Wee Play Building, and all guests will exit through our Main Gate.
We expect the construction to take about 8 weeks, with our refreshed and updated Zoo Shop reopening by March 1st.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask any staff member on grounds or contact our Contact Center at [email protected].
Thank you for your patience while we enhance your shopping experience!
Oberhasli Goat
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Capra hircus
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
The Oberhasli, also known as the Oberhasli Brienzer, is a Swiss dairy goat developed in the mountainous cantons of Bern, Freiburg, Glarus, and Graubunden in Switzerland.
LOCATION
Kids Cove
The Oberhasli, also known as the Oberhasli Brienzer, is a Swiss dairy goat developed in the mountainous cantons of Bern, Freiburg, Glarus, and Graubunden in Switzerland. Oberhasli goats were first imported to the United States in the early 1900s, though it wasn’t until 1936 that H.O. Pence imported 4 does (3 pregnant) and one buck to establish and maintain a purebred herd. When Pence disbursed his herd in 1941, Esther Oman bought some of these animals and their descendants. The Fairplay and Patterswiss lines trace back to Oman’s herds. The breed was initially called the Swiss Alpine. Its registrations were included in the Alpine studbook, and its genetics contributed to the Alpine breed. In 1977, the name Oberhasli was adopted, and registration records were separated from the Alpines. This evolution of the breed’s name and identification has been one reason that its population in the US has remained fairly small. The Oberhasli has an alert appearance and a friendly, gentle disposition. Mature goats are medium-sized. Bucks are at least 34 in. tall and weigh at least 150 lbs. Does should be at least 32 in. tall and weigh at least 120 lbs.
At Zoo Knoxville’s Kids Cove, you can meet our Oberhasli goats up close, learning about their unique traits, curious nature, and the important role they play in sustainable farming practices. They’re friendly and interactive, making them a favorite among visitors of all ages!
King Cobra
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Ophiophaghus hannah
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
King cobras are the longest venomous snake in the world, with documented lengths of over 15ft. In the wild, they primarily consume other snakes and lizards, but in human care they will eat rodents or quail. They are an intelligent species that commands respect.
LOCATION
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Campus (ARC)
Western Lowland Gorilla
Animal Encounter
Great Apes
Sunday, Saturday at 1:00 pm
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.
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Gorilla gorilla gorilla
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
Western lowland gorillas are social primates living in family or bachelor groups. A leafy diet keeps them foraging or digesting.
LOCATION
Gorilla Valley
White Rhino Conservation Center
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Ceratotherium simum simum
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
Southern white rhinos are the second largest land mammal on the planet.
LOCATION
Rhino Retirement Center
White-Handed Gibbons
Animal Encounter
Gibbons or Langurs
Sunday at 3:00 pm
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!
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Hylobates lar
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
Gibbons are the smallest apes and swing through trees using their arms. This branch-to-branch movement is called brachiation.
LOCATION
Asian Trek
White-Crested Laughingthrush
White-Faced Whistling Duck
White-Naped Crane
Restrooms - Wolf Area
Restrooms - WPA
Yellow-Backed Duiker
Zoo Choo Train Depot
Vending Machines - The Lawn
Vending Machine - Dino Loop
Vending Machine - Chimpanzee Ridge
Vending Machine - Tortoise Trail
Restrooms - Tortoise Trail
Tortoise Trail
Animal Encounter
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
Water Refill Station - Kids Cove
Water Refill Station - Entrance
Trumpeter Hornbill
Western Burrowing Owl
Wee Play Adventure
Water Refill Station - Wolf Area
Water Refill Station - The Lawn
Water Refill Station - WPA
Water Refill Station - Splash Pad
Smoking Area
Soaring Eagle Zipline
Southern Ground Hornbill
Southern White Rhinoceros
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Ceratotherium simum simum
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
Southern white rhinos are the second largest land mammal on the planet.
LOCATION
Rhino Retirement Center
Restrooms - Splash Pad
Stroller Rentals
Tennessee Dogs
The Lawn
Restrooms - The Lawn
The Roaming Rhino Canteen
Entrance
Red Wolf
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Canis rufus
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
The red wolf is one of two species of wolves in North America, along with the gray wolf (Canis lupus).
LOCATION
Nature Trail
Red Pandas
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Ailurus fulgens fulgens
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
Red pandas are the only living members of the Ailuridae family. Native to Asia, they face endangerment due to habitat loss.
LOCATION
Red Panda Village
Ranger Station / First Aid
Radiated Tortoise
Quiet Area - Near Painted Dogs
River Otters
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Lontra canadensis
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
The playful North American river otter is well adapted for semi-aquatic living. They can stay underwater for eight minutes. Their snow and mud sliding, tail chasing, and water play help strengthen social bonds and let young otters practice hunting techniques.
LOCATION
Otter Creek
Safari Smoke House
Picnic Tables Upper - Smoke House
Sensory Bags Available Here
Safari Splash
Restrooms - Safari Smoke House
Picnic Tables Main - Safari Smoke House
Quiet Area - Kids Cove
Picnic Tables - Splash Pad
Picnic Tables - The Lawn
Photo Booth
Parking Area
Pagoda
Picnic Tables - Kids Cove
Vending Machine - Kids Cove
Komodo Dragon
KUB Rhino Deck
Langurs
Animal Encounter
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!
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Trachypithecus cristatus
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
Silvered leaf langurs are arboreal monkeys living in coastal, mangrove, and riverine forests in Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, & Java.
LOCATION
Asian Trek
Miniature Donkeys
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Equus asinus domestic miniature
CONSERVATION STATUS
LOCATION
Kids Cove
Night Club
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Procyon lotor
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
Raccoons are omnivores. They are nocturnal and search for food at night. Raccoons are able to get food that other animals cannot because they have nimble hand-like paws that can grasp tree branches, nuts, fruits, and even the lids of garbage cans.
LOCATION
The Night Club in Kids Cove
North American River Otter
EXHIBIT OPEN
Animal Encounter
Otters
Sunday, Saturday at 11:00 am
Dive into fun at our Otter Encounter with our resident river otters Clayton, Reed, and Pascal, champions of clean water!
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Lontra canadensis
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
The playful North American river otter is well adapted for semi-aquatic living. They can stay underwater for eight minutes. Their snow and mud sliding, tail chasing, and water play help strengthen social bonds and let young otters practice hunting techniques.
LOCATION
Otter Creek
Guinea Hog
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Sus scrofa scrofa
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
The American Guinea Hog is a small, black, landrace swine breed unique to the United States.
LOCATION
Kids Cove
Graze
Giraffe Feeding Station
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Giraffa camelopardalis
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
Giraffe populations in the wild have faced a “silent extinction,” with fewer giraffes than elephants in Africa.
LOCATION
Grasslands Africa!
Giraffe Experience
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Giraffa camelopardalis
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
Giraffe populations in the wild have faced a “silent extinction,” with fewer giraffes than elephants in Africa.
LOCATION
Grasslands Africa!
Vending Machine - Gift Shop
Hamadryas Baboons
Animal Encounter
Baboons
Daily at 2:00 pm
Get a front-row seat as these smart and powerful apes show off their skills in a special encounter!
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Papio hamadryas
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
Hamadryas baboons live in complex social troops of several hundred monkeys in Ethiopia, Somalia, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen.
LOCATION
Valley of the Kings
Handicap Parking
Hawk
Headphone Zone - Kids Cove
Headphone Zone - Splash Pad
Headphone Zone - WPA
Honeybee Tennessee
Kids Cove Birthday Party Place
Zoo Shop - Relocated from 1/2-3/1
Zoo Shop will be undergoing a remodel starting January 2nd! During construction, the Gift Shop will be temporarily located in the Wee Play Building, and all guests will exit through our Main Gate.
We expect the construction to take about 8 weeks, with our refreshed and updated Zoo Shop reopening by March 1st.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask any staff member on grounds or contact our Contact Center at [email protected].
Thank you for your patience while we enhance your shopping experience!
Tigers
Animal Encounter
Tigers
Saturday at 3:00 pm
Prowl over to the Tiger Temple Encounter area and come face to face with the majestic Malayan tigers, Tahan and Batari!
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Panthera tigris jacksoni
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
Each tiger’s stripes are unique just like our fingerprints.
LOCATION
Tiger Forest
Entrance Restrooms
Budgie Feeding
Animal Encounter
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.
East African Crowned Crane
Event Tent
Barn Loft - Eurasian Eagle Owl
Black Bear
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Ursus americanus
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
North American black bears are the most widely distributed bear in the US. The greatest threat to black bears is human conflict.
LOCATION
Black Bear Falls
Garden
Farmyard Friends Petting Zoo
Family Restrooms
Carousel
Vending Machine - Event Tent
Bat-Eared Fox
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Otocyon megalotis
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
The bat-eared fox is a small, African fox known for its enormous ears, which are over 5 inches tall. The ears are full of blood vessels that shed heat and help keep the fox cool; they also give the fox a very good sense of hearing.
LOCATION
Grasslands Africa!
Water Refill Station - Beastro
Restrooms - Beastro's Cuisine
Beastro's Cuisine
Beavers
Changing Cabanas
Chimpanzees
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Pan troglodytes
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
One of humans’ closest relatives, chimpanzees live in socially complex societies. They are known for their prolific use of tools, such as using sticks to fish termites out of mounds or bunches of leaves to collect water.
LOCATION
Chimp Ridge
Dippin Dots
Sloth
Animal Encounter
Joe the Sloth
Sunday, Saturday at 10:00 am
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.
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Choloepus didactylus
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
Slow and steady describe this species perfectly. Linnaeus two-toed sloths are nocturnal and spend most of their time resting in the tops of trees.
LOCATION
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Campus (ARC)
Snakes
Restrooms - ARC
Reptiles / Amphibians
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Glyptemys muhlenbergii
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
Bog turtles are one of the smallest species of turtle, and one of the most threatened with extinction. Over the decades their habitats have been drained for agricultural purposes, leaving the turtles with less and less habitat to call home.
LOCATION
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Campus (ARC)
Water Refill Station - ARC
Backyard Chickens
Nursing Room
Crocodiles
Animal Encounter
Cuban Crocodiles
Sunday at 9:30 am
Get ready to meet snappy personalities Miguel and Rose, our critically endangered crocs, at our Cuban Crocodile feeding session!
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Crocodylus rhombifer
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
Cuban crocodiles are a medium sized crocodilian and are found only (naturally) in the Zapata Swamp in southern Cuba.
LOCATION
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Campus (ARC)
Al's Rockin Cantina
Aldabra Tortoise
African Painted Dogs
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Lycaon pictus
CONSERVATION STATUS
QUICK FACT
African painted dogs are social and intelligent. They live in packs and cooperate in caring for wounded and sick members and the entire pack is involved in the welfare of the pups. Both males and females babysit the young and provide food for them.
LOCATION
African painted dog habitat
Lions
Animal Encounter
Lions or Baboons
Sunday, Saturday at 2:00 pm
Get a front-row seat as the powerful lions or intelligent baboons show off their skills in a special encounter!