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Feast with the Beasts 2009
presented by ORNL Federal Credit Union
Saturday, August 15
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.

It's almost time to Feast with the Beasts. Get ready to party your tail off! Feast with the Beasts tickets are on sale now. Buy your tickets now and save big! >>

   

Bloomin' Butterflies is Back!
Now Open in Full Bloom

This year get close, get REAL close as you experience Bloomin’ Butterfly Gardens in living color this spring at Knoxville Zoo.  This one-of-a-kind experience allows you to immerse yourself in a flurry of butterfly kisses as these flying flowers get in your face!

   

Wee Play Zoo Exhibit Now Open!
New! For Your Wild Child

Wee Play Zoo, Knoxville Zoo's fun NEW interactive exhibit designed with toddler, pre-school and elementary school-aged visitors in mind, is now open in the Pilot Special Exhibit Building.  Wee Play Zoo lets kids run their own zoo, which has been scaled to just the right size for little ones. >>
 

   

Animal Encounters:  Get Real Close!

Elephant Excursion, Giraffe Gathering, Penguin Party, Rhino Rendezvous
New this Year – Tortoise Time

Due to popular demand, Animal Encounters is back!  If you were not able to participate last year, it may have been because you couldn’t get a reservation!  If Animal Encounters is new to you, this wildly successful program presents exciting opportunities to “Get Real Close” to some amazing animals. >>

   

Go WILD Zoo Camp 2009

Summer is here and it's time to start thinking about Summer Zoo Camp! This year's zoo camp will be better than ever. Follow the link for registration information! >>

   
Awwwwww! Isn't he sweet?
Knoxville Zoo's newest addition to the chimp family in 20 years! >>

Check out Baby George's Blog
Read more about the zoo's new baby chimp. >>

   
Click here for more upcoming events at Knoxville Zoo.
July 4 & 5: Salute To Service Day
July 11: Snow Day - CANCELLED
July 11: Volunteer Fair
July 18: George's 1st Birthday & Ape Awareness Day
August 15: Feast with the Beasts
 
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9:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Everyday

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