Nestled in East Tennessee, Zoo Knoxville is home to over 800 animals representing 200 species. Dive into captivating habitats that blend wild fun with conservation education. Enjoy interactive activities and unforgettable adventures.

Nestled in East Tennessee, Zoo Knoxville is home to over 800 animals representing 200 species. Dive into captivating habitats that blend wild fun with conservation education. Enjoy interactive activities and unforgettable adventures.

Zoo Knoxville, formerly known as the Knoxville Zoo or Knoxville Zoological Gardens, is a 53-acre (21 ha) zoo located just east of downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, near exit 392 off Interstate 40. The zoo is home to about 1,200 animals …

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!

Oct 4, 2022 · By visiting Zoo Knoxville, you are supporting the Zoo’s mission to save wildlife and wild places. The Zoo features acres of creative habitats for animal lovers of all ages to explore. Check out a few of the highlights you don’t want to miss when you visit Zoo Knoxville!

2 days ago · Zoo Knoxville is mourning the loss of Dolly, a 56-year-old Southern white rhinoceros and the the oldest rhinoceros in the United States, who was humanely euthanized following a decline in the rhino…

3 days ago · KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The oldest rhinoceros in the United States has died at a Tennessee zoo. Dolly was 56 years old. In a social media post Thursday, Zoo Knoxville said Dolly was euthanized after her mobility declined significantly in recent days despite receiving old-age medical care for some time.

Zoo Knoxville has been playing a major role in the survival of a critically endangered turtle species, the bog turtle, here in Tennessee. 75 years of Conserving wildlife and wild places Zoo Knoxville is considered the red panda capital of the world.

4 days ago · Zoo Knoxville is heartbroken to announce that Dolly, the 56-year-old Southern white rhinoceros, has passed away. Zoo Knoxville said that Dolly’s care team had been managing age-related conditions for some time, but in recent days, her mobility declined significantly despite ongoing medical support.

Fun on the outside and serious about animals on the inside, Zoo Knoxville is committed to giving our guests an unforgettable experience.