January 14, 2009                                            
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— Looking for a way to drive your valentine WILD?  Treat your sweetheart to “Jungle Love” on Saturday, February 14, from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Knoxville Zoo.

Take a peek into the pairing, partnering and mating habits of the zoo’s animal residents. This adults-only sizzling evening event features a cocktail hour with our affectionate red pandas at The Boyd Family Red Panda Village, refreshments, heavy hors d'oeuvres and delectable desserts.

The evening will also include close-up animal encounters and a special presentation about the animal kingdom’s “Mating Game” by Kevin Hils, director of education at Knoxville Zoo.

Jungle Love is open to guests 18 and older. The event is great for couples or groups of friends.    Reservations are $35 per person and are available now. Seating is limited, so make your reservations today!

To make reservations or for more information call 865-637-5331 ext. 300 or visit the zoo’s website at www.knoxville-zoo.org.  Because this is a fundraising event, no refunds will be issued.

Knoxville Zoo is located off exit 392A from Interstate 40 and is open every day except Christmas Day. The zoo is nationally accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is committed to the highest standards in animal care and well-being, ethics, conservation, and education. Currently, the zoo is open every day from 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.  Admission and ticket sales stop one-hour before the zoo closes. Next-day admission is free after 3:00 p.m. For more information, please call 865.637.5331 ext. 300 or visit www.knoxville-zoo.org.