happenings at the zoo

Join Barney and the Berenstain Bears from PBS Kids Sprout™ at Knoxville Zoo.  Guests will have the opportunity to watch and participate as Barney performs his 20-minute Sing-Along at the zoo’s Knoxville News-Sentinel Amphitheatre (Bird Show stage).  Limited seating is available.  The Berenstain Bears will be available in the Comcast Sponsor Village in the zoo’s plaza at various times throughout the day.

Bring a copy of your Comcast billing statement to receive a free child’s admission with a paid adult admission or $5 off a Knoxville Zoo annual membership.  A current Comcast account statement is necessary to receive the discount offer.  For more information about Comcast Day featuring Barney visit www.knoxville-zoo.org or call (865) 637-5331, ext. 300.

Animal Encounters – Get Real Close!

Animal lovers visit Knoxville Zoo daily to view the natural wonders of the animal kingdom and many hope for the opportunity to meet some of the amazing creatures.  Now, Knoxville Zoo is making it possible for guests to meet some of their favorite animals up close.

Reservations are required as space is limited.  The Animal Encounters schedule features, Rhino Rendezvous on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.; Elephant Excursions on Fridays at 2:00 p.m.; Penguin Party on Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.; and Giraffe Gatherings on Saturdays at 2:30 p.m.

For ticket information call (865) 637-5331, extensions 329 or 384.  The Animal Encounters program will run though Labor Day.  For more information, please visit www.knoxville-zoo.org.

Bloomin’ Butterfly Gardens at Knoxville Zoo

Experience Bloomin’ Butterfly Gardens in living color now at Knoxville Zoo.  This one-of-a-kind encounter will allow you to immerse yourself in a flurry of butterfly kisses as these flying flowers get in your face or sit gently on your shoulder!  This new exhibit is filled with hundreds and hundreds of butterflies allowing you to be touched by these magical creatures. Come see the skippers, flying flowers and painted ladies with all of their friends at Knoxville Zoo before they flutter bye!    

Bloomin Butterfly Gardens at Knoxville presented by Toadally Frogs at Knoxville Zoo

Come have fun with frogs and all of their fabulous friends at Toadally Frogs, a ribbiting new exhibit at Knoxville Zoo. At this brand new exhibit, you can get to know your backyard neighbors in our backyard. Play at our ‘toadally hoppin’ pad inside the exhibit.