Fun on the outside, serious about animals on the inside. Zoo Knoxville is committed to being part of the solution to save species from extinction, both locally and globally.
- Animal Encounter Village
- Black Bear Falls
- Chimp Ridge
- Grasslands Africa
- Meerkat Lookout
- Stokely African Elephant Preserve
- The Boyd Family Red Panda Village
- The Clayton Family Kids Cove
- The Williams Family Giraffe Encounter
- Night Club
- Barn Loft
- Reptile House
- Clayton Family Kids Cove
- Wee Play Zone
Direct Website
Social Media
Phone Number
865.637.5331
Physical Address
3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive
Knoxville, TN 37914
Admission **
Adults $19.95
Children ages 4-12 $16.95
Seniors ages 65+ $16.95
Children under 4 FREE
Hours **
Weekdays 9am – 4pm
Sat/Sun 9am – 5pm
Open every day except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Last admissions one hour before the zoo closes each day.
Tips ‘n Tricks
Save 50% on admission if you are an AZA Reciprocal Member
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Fun Educational Resources! ***
Lions
Giraffes
Tigers
Black Bears
Our Family’s Adventures!
Feeding the Giraffes – Knoxville Zoo – 10/24/12
Homeschool Day – Knoxville Zoo – 11/14/10
Behind-the-Scenes Tour – Knoxville Zoo – 08/07/07
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SPGFAN Photo Album!
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