Chattanooga Zoo

Chattanooga Zoo Creating meaningful connections between people & animals through education, conservation & engagement
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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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08/03/2026

Pirates, Parrots & Princesses is THIS Saturday, August 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Join us with your favorite characters from Magic Lamp Entertainment for pirate and princess meet and greets and photos. Plus, embark on a scavenger hunt that takes you all across the Zoo to see incredible animals and themed enrichment!

This event is free with purchase of general admission tickets to the Zoo, so members get in for free! Children ages 12 and under who wear themed attire will get 50% off their admission ticket! Learn more at https://www.chattzoo.org/events/pirates-parrots-princesses

Arrrgh matey! Magic Lamp Entertainment revealed which characters will be at Pirates, Parrots and Princesses next Saturd...
07/31/2026

Arrrgh matey! Magic Lamp Entertainment revealed which characters will be at Pirates, Parrots and Princesses next Saturday, August 8th! 🧜‍♀️🪶⚓

Meet and take photos with Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Anna, Ariel, Mermaid Barbie, Captain Jack Sparrow, and the Dread Pirate Roberts! Plus, embark on a treasure hunt that takes you all across the Zoo to see behind-the-scenes animals and themed enrichment.

This event is free with purchase of regular Zoo admission, so members get in for free! Children ages 12 and under who dress in themed attire get 50% off admission! Learn more or get your tickets now at https://www.chattzoo.org/events/pirates-parrots-princesses

You’ve probably seen the viral raccoon with a spinal condition – Jimothy! 🦝Physical differences are pretty common in the...
07/30/2026

You’ve probably seen the viral raccoon with a spinal condition – Jimothy! 🦝

Physical differences are pretty common in the animal kingdom. Let’s explore the diverse experiences of some of our animals with disabilities and differences!

Some conditions, like Jimothy’s, are genetic. Other animals become disabled due to injury. These are often caused by predation/altercations with other animals or human-related incidents. Some animals that came to us with disability-causing-injuries are:
Chip the box turtle has a chip in his shell. He can’t fully retract his head into his shell, leaving him more vulnerable.
Flora the American crow has injuries to her wing likely caused by predation. Due to this injury, her flight mobility is permanently impacted.
Red the macaw has a misaligned beak. This was likely caused by improper nutrition/feeding technique by her previous owners.

Other animals experience disabilities as they age – developing chronic conditions like arthritis, diabetes, or joint issues which impact mobility. Just like we strive to make Zoo grounds accessible for humans with different mobility needs, we adapt animal habitats to be more accessible for them as well. Both CJ the cougar and Kiazi the rock hyrax had ramps installed in their habitats to help them move to all corners of their spaces. Beyond conserving species as a whole, Zoos provide important places for individual animals who have disabilities to live healthy, fulfilling, and comfortable lives.

The Zoo also has human disability-friendly amenities such as manual and electronic wheelchairs for rent in the gift shop, sensory bags that include noise-cancelling headphones you can borrow from the gift shop, and a KultureCity Social Story online to help set expectations for your Zoo visit that you can find here: https://venue.kulturecity.org/venues/chattanooga-zoo

POV: You are a carrot and George is HUNGRY 🥕🦒Enjoy these .5 photos of our giraffes: George, Kuzco, and Porter!
07/29/2026

POV: You are a carrot and George is HUNGRY 🥕🦒

Enjoy these .5 photos of our giraffes: George, Kuzco, and Porter!

A new bombshell has entered the villa!🐦‍⬛♥️Meet Flora, our new American crow! Originally, she was called “Four Forty-Fou...
07/27/2026

A new bombshell has entered the villa!🐦‍⬛♥️

Meet Flora, our new American crow! Originally, she was called “Four Forty-Four” because she was the 444th intake of the year at Wild Nest Bird Rehab in May of 2025. She was brought in with injuries to her eye and wing that were indicative of a predator attack. After some time in rehabilitation – it became clear that Flora was unfit to be re-released into the wild.

Wild Nest Bird Rehab reports that after “stealing volunteers’ hearts with her cleverness and curiosity, she seemed like a perfect candidate to become an educational ambassador bird.” As she waited for her forever home, Flora lived at the Nest for a full year greeting guests bringing in other birds to rehabilitate.

The Nest was delighted to learn that Flora would be joining another crow at the Zoo, General - an 18-year-old male.

After a period of visual introductions where the two crows could see each other but not interact, Flora was moved into her new home with General. Flora was a little unsure of him at first but General was immediately smitten with her. Now the two have developed a friendship and can be spotted perched together in their habitat!

You can learn more about Flora's backstory and how introductions went on our blog linked here: https://www.chattzoo.org/blog/flora-crow

Come by the North America section of the Zoo to see these two amazing crows today!

07/22/2026

It's National Zookeeper Week! Let's take a minute to check in on some of our AMAZING keepers and see what songs might be stuck in their heads this week as they work!

Which song is your favorite? 🤔

HUGE NEWS in chimpanzee society! Two new chimps have arrived at Chattanooga Zoo and they are making quite the stir! A 22...
07/17/2026

HUGE NEWS in chimpanzee society! Two new chimps have arrived at Chattanooga Zoo and they are making quite the stir!

A 22-year-old charismatic male, Willie, and his 40-year-old socially-savvy sister, Sally, moved here from Houston Zoo on June 12th. They’ve spent the past month getting to know their new home and making their mark on the rest of the troop.

Sally quickly befriended our other bald-headed beauty, Shirley, but it hasn’t all been hugs and grooming. As the two males, Willie and Scott, compete to be the alpha of the troop, shenanigans ensued. To learn more about chimp politics, how our chimps were introduced, and how you can play a role in chimpanzee conservation, click the link below to read our blog.

https://www.chattzoo.org/blog/new-chimps

Come see all 6 of the Chattanooga chimps in the Gombe Forest section of the Zoo. Plus, stop by a Chimp Chat at 1:30 p.m. any day of the week to see training demonstrations and learn more about chimpanzees directly from their keepers!

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301 N Holtzclaw Ave
Chattanooga, TN
37404

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3:30pm
Saturday 9am - 3:30pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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