Add-On Activities
Make the most of your Zoo Knoxville visit with our exciting add-on activities! Create unforgettable memories. These unique experiences will enhance your trip, making it a day you and your family will never forget.
Enjoy exciting, hands-on adventures designed for all ages. Whether you’re young or just young at heart, our activities offer something thrilling for everyone to experience and enjoy together.
Paid Animal Encounters
Get up close with Zoo Knoxville’s wildest stars! Feed colorful budgies, meet gentle tortoises, hand snacks to towering giraffes, or go behind the scenes with mighty rhinos. These paid encounters offer unforgettable moments and help support wildlife conservation too!
Price |
$ |
Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Step behind the scenes and get wild access! Explore areas reserved for animal care professionals to learn how we support the health and well-being of our animals.
Price |
$ |
Reservations |
Required |
Fuzzy-Go-Round Carousel
Get ready for a carousel adventure like no other with Zoo Knoxville’s Fuzzy-Go-Round! This colorful carousel features animals from around the world. Take a spin on your favorite species!
Price |
$5/ride |
| $3 for Zoo Members | |
Open Year-Round |
Weather permitting |
Scooter Pals
Add an extra dose of fun to your zoo adventure and take a wild ride with our Scooter Pals, adorable and fuzzy electric scooters! Stop by the stroller rental near the entrance of the zoo to find your perfect animal companion.
Price |
$5 Activation Fee |
| $0.35/minute | |
| *Rides may be paused due to weather or safety conditions in the zoo |
Zoo Choo Train
Hop aboard the Zoo Choo Train for a whimsical journey around our vibrant koi pond! With its bright colors and cheerful tunes, this kid-friendly ride is a must-do for little adventurers.
Price |
$5/Ride |
| $3 for Zoo Members | |
Open Year-Round |
Weather Permitting |
Soaring Eagle Zipline Experience
Presented by Cirrus Aircraft. Spread your wings and soar like an eagle with our thrilling Soaring Eagle flight experience! This tandem zip ride takes you on an exhilarating journey backward to the top of the ravine, offering breathtaking views from 65 feet above the treetops.
Pricing |
Single ride $13/person |
| Single ride Member $10/person | |
| Back-to-back ride $22/person | |
| Same day re-ride $9/person with hand stamp only | |
| Same day re-ride Member $5/person with hand stamp only | |
Kool Replay Photo & Video |
Photo $8 |
| Video $12 | |
| Both $15 | |
Details |
Must be 42 in. tall to board |
| Passengers between 42″ to 47′ must be accompanied by an adult | |
| Total Passenger Capacity: 450 lbs. | |
| Single Passenger Capacity: 300 lbs. | |
| *Rides may be paused due to weather or safety conditions |