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Give them the ZOO this Holiday!

Zoo memberships and animal adoptions make
great gifts that last the entire year!

Be the king of your jungle and purchase a membership for the family today. Memberships offer free admission, free parking, discounts on events and so much more! Zoo memberships are also conveniently located for purchase at Knoxville area Kroger stores! >>

Animal adoptions are the perfect gift for the animal lover in your life. All of the zoo's animals are available for adoption and several packages are available. Become a zoo parent today! >>

   

Penguin Discount Days
December 1 - February 28, 2010

Come check out who's cool at Knoxville Zoo this winter! The temperatures are falling, but the zoo is still open and ticket prices are half-off through the end of February!

Many of the zoo's animals prefer cooler temperatures. Our all-time favorite indoor exhibit Wee Play Zoo is open and is a nice, cozy place to play.

 

   

Cookies and Milk with Santa - Members-Only
Saturday, December 5
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Zoo members join us on Saturday, December 5 for Cookies and Milk with Santa and whisper all of your holiday wishes in his ear. While you visit, enjoy cookies and milk, play reindeer games and create holiday crafts! >>

   

Breakfast with Santa!
Saturday, December 12 and 19
10:00 a.m.
Reservations only

Enjoy a hot, yummy breakfast with the jolly old elf at Knoxville Zoo.  Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, have breakfast, participate in holiday games and crafts, enjoy entertainment and share your holiday wish list with Santa. >>

   

Wee Play Zoo Exhibit
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. >>
 

   
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.

November 28 & 29
Zoo Member Double Discount Days at the Zoo Shop

December 1 - February 28
Penguin Discount Days

December 5
Cookies and Milk with Santa
Members Only

December 12 and 19
Breakfast with Santa

December 25 - Christmas Holiday
Zoo Closed

 

 
Current zoo hours:
10:00 a.m.- 4:30p.m.
Everyday except Christmas


Admission and ticket sales stop one-hour before the zoo closes.
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We're celebrating the Year of the Gorilla. Click here for more information!