Chattanooga Zoo

Chattanooga Zoo Creating meaningful connections between people & animals through education, conservation & engagement

The mission of the Chattanooga Zoo is to engage and inspire our community to better understand and preserve wildlife by creating meaningful connections between people and animals. With our intimate, innovative exhibits, wide-ranging educational offerings and commitment to conservation, our vision is to be a top destination for residents and visitors alike and the pride of our community. https://ww

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Raise a glass to a wild night out! 🍷Come taste a variety of wines, beers and spirits as you enjoy live entertainment, up...
04/22/2025

Raise a glass to a wild night out! 🍷

Come taste a variety of wines, beers and spirits as you enjoy live entertainment, up-close animal encounters, animal training demos and much more at Spirits in the Wild! 🐾

Your ticket includes Zoo admission, an open bar, appetizers from local restaurants, live music, animal meet and greets and live art demonstrations and auctions. Plus, for the first time ever, we are offering Designated Driver Tickets at a reduced rate for those who won't be drinking.

Tickets are on sale now! Learn more and get your tickets here: https://www.chattzoo.org/events/spirits-in-the-wild

THE AUCTION IS LIVE, AND WE NEED YOUR HELP! ⭐Bid on exclusive experiences and gifts to help us bring a new, state-of-the...
04/21/2025

THE AUCTION IS LIVE, AND WE NEED YOUR HELP! ⭐

Bid on exclusive experiences and gifts to help us bring a new, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital to the Zoo! With over 500 animals in our care, it's time to expand our space! The new hospital will feature a surgical suite, quarantine area, recovery rooms, a public viewing window and other educational components to help guests see behind the scenes. 🐾

Bid on special animal encounters, behind-the-scenes experiences, animal naming rights, animal art, jewelry, hotel stays, event tickets and even a yearlong supply of Coca-Cola! 😍

Thanks for supporting your Zoo! 🐵

Learn more and place your bids: https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/bid/14177

Just a few of the best moments from the first day of Hug a Bunny 2025! ❤🐰Didn't get to pet the bunnies today? No problem...
04/18/2025

Just a few of the best moments from the first day of Hug a Bunny 2025! ❤🐰

Didn't get to pet the bunnies today? No problem! We've got one more day of Hug a Bunny tomorrow, April 19!

Come get some bunny love, enjoy special meet and greets with other Zoo animals, play springtime games and much more. 🐾

Get your tickets here: https://www.chattzoo.org/events/hug-a-bunny

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Pico, our male giant anteater. Pico had heart disease which is, ...
04/18/2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Pico, our male giant anteater. Pico had heart disease which is, unfortunately, very common among giant anteaters. Saying goodbye is the hardest part of what we do, but we want to take the opportunity to appreciate Pico and the years of joy he brought to both Zoo guests and staff.

Pico could often be seen sunbathing in his habitat. He would lay on his back, stretch out and take naps in the sunshine. He loved eating avocado, yogurt and other treats, and he always enjoyed meeting guests and participating in encounters. He also liked cooling down in the summer by swimming in his pool and getting sprayed with the water hose.

We miss Pico dearly, and we remain thankful for the time we had with him. We are also thankful for all our visitors who showed Pico so much love during his life.

Betsy, our female giant anteater, is doing well and can be seen in her habitat at the Zoo.

We've welcomed three new critically endangered pied tamarins into the world! Carly and Daphne both recently had babies, ...
04/16/2025

We've welcomed three new critically endangered pied tamarins into the world! Carly and Daphne both recently had babies, growing our group to 11 individuals. These small primates are at a serious risk of going extinct in a matter of decades, so every newborn is a symbol of hope for the species. ❤

Pied tamarins are only found in the Brazilian city of Manaus and in the surrounding rainforest, and deforestation, habitat fragmentation, collection for the pet trade and other factors have forced them to the brink of extinction. In fact, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species predicts an additional population reduction of 80% within the next two decades.

At Chattanooga Zoo, we have the second-largest group of pied tamarins in the country, and we are one of only six zoos currently housing the species. Our group accounts for about 25% of the U.S. population of pied tamarins. We are honored to play a role in conserving this unique, important species and fighting against extinction.

You can also support our pied tamarins through a unique naming opportunity! Through our Bidders for Critters online auction, you can bid on naming rights for 2-month-old pied tamarin twins! The auction also features exclusive behind-the-scenes animal encounters, one-of-a-kind art and other unique gifts and experiences. All proceeds will help us build a new animal hospital, further enhancing medical care for the pied tamarins and our entire Zoo family!

Bidders for Critters kicks off Monday, April 21! Learn more and sign up here: https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/bid/14177

Hug a Bunny is this Friday and Saturday! 🐰❤The Easter Bunny took an early visit to the Zoo to see some of his best frien...
04/15/2025

Hug a Bunny is this Friday and Saturday! 🐰❤

The Easter Bunny took an early visit to the Zoo to see some of his best friends. 🐾

Come meet the Easter Bunny, pet lots of cute rabbits and see all your favorite animals this weekend at Hug a Bunny! This event is likely to sell out, so get your tickets online now! 🦒

Tickets and more info: https://www.chattzoo.org/events/hug-a-bunny

Support lifesaving animal care while bidding on unique gifts and once-in-a-lifetime experiences! 🐾Our second annual Bidd...
04/14/2025

Support lifesaving animal care while bidding on unique gifts and once-in-a-lifetime experiences! 🐾

Our second annual Bidders for Critters online auction starts in ONE WEEK! All proceeds help support the construction of a new state-of-the-art veterinary hospital that will greatly enhance medical care for our Zoo family. ❤

Bid on animal encounters, a catered dinner with the giraffes, real jaguar paw prints and even a yearlong supply of Coca-Cola!

Bidding kicks off on April 21! Learn more and register here: https://www.chattzoo.org/events/bidders-for-critters

On April 26, bring your plush animal buddy to the Zoo for a check-up by a real veterinarian! At Teddy Bear Check-Up, our...
04/12/2025

On April 26, bring your plush animal buddy to the Zoo for a check-up by a real veterinarian! At Teddy Bear Check-Up, our friends at Northgate Animal Hospital will walk your child through a vet exam to make sure your favorite stuffed friend is happy and healthy. ❤😃

If you don't have a stuffed animal, pick one out in the gift shop for 15% off on event day! You'll find your favorite Zoo animals like giraffes, red pandas, capybaras, jaguars, fennec foxes and much more! 🦒

Teddy Bear Check Up is free with general admission, and Zoo members participate for free! Learn more here: https://www.chattzoo.org/events/teddy-bear-checkup

We are closing at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, for a private event. If you are planning a Zoo trip tomorrow, make su...
04/11/2025

We are closing at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, for a private event. If you are planning a Zoo trip tomorrow, make sure to come in the morning!

Want to rent the Zoo for your own private party? Fill out our inquiry form to get started: https://chattzoo.org/events/rent

Our second annual online auction kicks off on April 21! ⭐️Bid on animal encounters, behind-the-scenes experiences (like ...
04/10/2025

Our second annual online auction kicks off on April 21! ⭐️

Bid on animal encounters, behind-the-scenes experiences (like dinner on the giraffe platform 🦒), one-of-a-kind animal art, special event tickets and even a yearlong supply of Coca-Cola! 😍

All proceeds go to the construction of a new veterinary hospital! With over 500 animals in our care, we need a bigger space! The new hospital will include a surgical suite, viewing window for guests and other vital components to help us provide the highest level of animal care. ❤️‍

See what's up for auction and sign up to bid here: https://www.chattzoo.org/events/bidders-for-critters

A new giraffe calf has joined our herd! Everyone say hello to Kuzco — he's already bringing a new groove to the Zoo! 🦒Ku...
04/07/2025

A new giraffe calf has joined our herd! Everyone say hello to Kuzco — he's already bringing a new groove to the Zoo! 🦒

Kuzco arrived in Chattanooga on April 1 after an all-day ride from Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center in New Orleans. He's just over one year old, so it was time for him to find his own herd. George, Porter and Hardee Star have already done a fantastic job welcoming him to his new home. ❤

We originally brought giraffes to the Zoo in 2020, and Kuzco represents the first expansion of our herd in Chattanooga Zoo history. Right now he's about 12 feet tall, so he has a lot of growing to do with his new family! 📈

Kuzco can be seen in our new Cape of Africa section and Makazi Ya Twiga, their indoor space. We love him so much already, and we know you will too. 🥰

Learn more about Kuzco and his trip to Chattanooga here: https://www.chattzoo.org/blog/a-new-giraffe-calf-has-joined-our-herd

04/02/2025

Human chewing noises: 😖
Bunny chewing noises: 🥹

Take a break from scrolling and watch Annie enjoy a snack 😍

Want to meet (and pet) real bunnies? Come to Hug a Bunny on April 18 & 19! Get your tickets now! https://www.chattzoo.org/events/hug-a-bunny

WE LOVE OUR MEMBERS! ❤Thanks to everyone who came out to our Members-Only Spring Fling last Saturday. Zoo members are th...
04/01/2025

WE LOVE OUR MEMBERS! ❤

Thanks to everyone who came out to our Members-Only Spring Fling last Saturday. Zoo members are the lifeblood of everything we do, and we love having each and every one of you in our family. 🐾

Learn more and join the herd here: https://chattzoo.org/visit/memberships

PSA (Peacock Service Announcement) 🦚‼️This morning, we received several calls stating that a large bird was spotted near...
03/31/2025

PSA (Peacock Service Announcement) 🦚‼️

This morning, we received several calls stating that a large bird was spotted near the Zoo. Please note that this was NOT one of our peacocks or peahens, and all of our birds are accounted for. The bird in question was likely a wild turkey and is not one of our animals.

Thanks so much to everyone who called for caring about our animals and their wellbeing! While our peacocks are free to roam Zoo grounds, we have many protective measures in place to keep them safely at the Zoo. ❤

Want to win two free tickets to Hug a Bunny? 🐰Just like, comment and share this post for a chance to win! For extra entr...
03/24/2025

Want to win two free tickets to Hug a Bunny? 🐰

Just like, comment and share this post for a chance to win! For extra entries, tag your friends in the comments. Each friend you tag counts as an entry, so go wild!

We will randomly select the winner and announce them on April 4! The winner will be announced with an entirely new post, NOT in the comments of this post or through a direct message.

Learn more about Hug a Bunny, our annual springtime celebration, here: https://www.chattzoo.org/events/hug-a-bunny

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Chattanooga, TN
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Friday 9am - 3:30pm
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