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Groups/organizations/individuals
are allowed to use the pavilion with a confirmed, approved
reservation through the Knoxville Zoo Special Events Department.
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You must bring your
signed confirmation letter with you on your assigned date
and report to the Zoo Rangers Station at the front entrance.
Zoo Rangers will direct you to the pavilion.
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Not more than a total
of 4 people will be allowed free admittance as staff for
your organization. Your number of staff needed must be
approved before the confirmation letter is signed and
a date is assigned.
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You will be able to
temporarily park near the entrance for unloading and loading
your needed equipment. You must park your vehicle in the
main zoo parking lot after unloading. You will not be
charged for parking if you provide your name to the parking
attendant at time of arrival. You must provide a list
of approved names to Special Events Manager no later than
5 days before your assigned date. If no names were submitted
for parking passes, you must pay to park.
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All of your staff must
sign in and out at the Rangers Station.
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We are not able to supply
any assistance for transportation of you or your equipment
to the pavilion. It is only a short walk from the area
of entrance and you may bring a small cart or dolly to
transport your items for set up. A cart or dolly will
not be available for your use.
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You must wear shoes
and shirts while in the zoo. You will be expected to provide
name tags for everyone in your group. If available, please
wear your organization uniform in addition to your nametag
to identify staff as part of your activities.
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Restrooms and food &
drink facilities are available for your convenience throughout
the zoo.
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Hours for Pavilion use
are 10:00am to 3pm, 7 days a week, depending on availability.
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Knoxville Zoo will provide
you with a table and chairs if requested.
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Knoxville Zoo will provide
you with electric needs as available in the pavilion.
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All items must be secured
to avoid littering the park. It is your responsibility
to secure items to avoid the wind blowing papers or other
items around the area.
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You are required to
clean the Pavilion area before you leave the zoo. The
pavilion will be checked by a Zoo staff member before
you check out.
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You may post a banner
on the pavilion by using rope. No staples, nails, screws,
glue, etc can be used on the pavilion. A freestanding
sign is best used in this area.
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You may offer information
about your group and group projects.
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All activity must be
suitable for our guests at Knoxville Zoo. We are a family
friendly facility and all activities must be suitable
for all ages and must be in good taste as determined by
the Special Events Manager and Zoo Directors. It is at
the discretion of Knoxville Zoo Rangers, Special Events
Manager and Zoo Directors to ask you or your group to
leave if information is determined unsuitable for our
visitors in the park.
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The Zoo pavilion will
NOT be available for commercial, religious, or political
purposes.
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Your group is NOT allowed
to bring live animals into the park due to quarantine
issues.
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Any visual or audio
presentations or items for distribution must be approved
by Knoxville Zoo Special Events Department and Zoo Directors
before your application is approved. This information
must be available to the Special Events Manager no later
than 14 days before you plan to use the pavilion.
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Climbing or other dangerous
activities are not allowed in the zoo.
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Profanity is not allowed
in the zoo.
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A no smoking policy
is strongly encouraged at the pavilion area.
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Selling, auctioning,
raffling, or tip jars are not allowed.
