Special Features: Year round viewing with both indoor and outdoor viewing areas Chimp interactive sound wall where children can discover sounds chimps make Children's chimp nest play area beside the sound wall Glass viewing area in the lower part of the exhibit where visitors may encounter chimps up close.

About the Chimps:

This species is renowned for its manufacture and utilization of tools. Of the few animals that use tools, the chimp is the most skilled. Chimps like to throw objects also. As a result, the rocks located in chimp ridge are attached to the concrete and cannot be thrown.

Learn more about Knoxville Zoo's chimpanzees!

Tips when Visiting:

Take a few minutes to discover the exhibit from three viewing areas. If the weather is bad or cold, you can see them at the indoor viewing area. If it is a pleasant day, you may have to look hard to find them, but make sure you check the tops of trees!