| August |
| 8/29 |
Tickets Now on Sale for Art Gone Wild at Knoxville Zoo
Art and animal lovers will want to join Knoxville Zoo on Friday, Sept. 26, from 6 until 8:30 p.m. for Art Gone Wild. The evening art gala is a new event at Knoxville Zoo offering a unique way to enjoy the zoo and art created by the animals. (Complete story) |
| 8/28 |
Oh Baby! at Knoxville Zoo
Knoxville Zoo is pleased to announce the birth and arrival of several new animals. This summer has produced a flurry of babies including the 93rd red panda cub born at Knoxville Zoo! (Complete story) |
| 8/19 |
Knoxville Zoo Named One of America's Best Zoos
Knoxville Zoo is proud to be among the "Top 60" zoos in the country featured in a new book, America's Best Zoos: A Travel Guide for Fans and Families by Allen W. Nyhuis and Jon Wassner. (Complete story) |
| 8/8 |
Who's Bamboo? The New Red Panda Mascot That's Who!
Knoxville Zoo's new red panda mascot has a name!vThe zoo held a contest to name the new mascot and a winner has been chosen. (Complete story) |
| 8/8 |
Red Panda Cubs on Exhibit for All to See at Knoxville Zoo
This summer, Knoxville Zoo announced the birth of two red pandas. Guests are now able to see two cubs on exhibit in The Boyd Family Red Panda Village. (Complete story) |
| 8/1 |
Knoxville Zoo's Feast with the Beasts Tickets on Sale Now!
It's the wildest party in Knoxville and its just around the corner. Plan now to party your bloomin' tail off at Knoxville Zoo's 14th annual Feast with the Beasts on Saturday, August 16, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. (Complete story) |
| July |
| 7/31 |
It's Football Time at Knoxville Zoo!
On Friday, August 1 the elephants will challenge the University of Tennessee football players to a test of strength and endurance. (Complete story) |
| 7/30 |
Happy Birthday Knoxville Zoo!
Join Knoxville Zoo on Saturday, August 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and celebrate 60 years of zoorific memories. (Complete story) |
| 7/28 |
Artist Celebrates Life of Knoxville Zoo Gorilla
Last December, Knoxville Zoo staff and her many friends mourned the passing of BiBi gorilla. BiBi suffered an from infection and was unable to recover. Yet, thanks to artist Cindy Billingsley, BiBi will continue to be remembered through a special collector's painting. (Complete story) |
| 7/24 |
Knoxville Zoo Recognizes Zoo Keepers During National Zoo Keeper Week
It's hard work taking care of animals big and small, but the rewards are many. (Complete story) |
| 7/22 |
Knoxville Zoo Announces IT'S A BOY!
Knoxville Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of a baby chimpanzee. The chimpanzee was born Saturday morning, July 19 to parents Daisy and Jimbo. (Complete story) |
| 7/14 |
COMCAST AND BARNEY™ GO WILD AT KNOXVILLE ZOO
What is big, purple and coming to Knoxville Zoo? It's Barney! Join Barney and his friends the Berenstain Bears from PBS Sprout™ on Saturday, July 19 at Knoxville Zoo. (Complete story) |
| 7/10 |
No More Rainy Day Concerns at Knoxville Zoo
Don't let a forecast of rain keep you from heading out to Knoxville Zoo today! Knoxville Zoo is providing each guest with their very own rain insurance plan. (Complete story) |
| June |
| 6/30 |
Knoxville Zoo hosts Salute to Service Day
As we celebrate the birth of our nation on July 4th, Knoxville Zoo will say "Thank You" to military and service personnel by hosting the Salute to Service Day. (Complete story) |
| 6/19 |
The Stork Arrives at Knoxville Zoo with Red Panda Cubs
In July 2007, three new red pandas arrived at Knoxville Zoo from Wellington Zoo in New Zealand, now almost one-year later, two red panda cubs have arrived! (Complete story) |
| 6/17 |
Knoxville Zoo's Feast with the Beasts Discount Tickets on Sale Now!
It's the wildest party in Knoxville and its just around the corner. Plan now to party your tail off at Knoxville Zoo's 14th annual Feast with the Beasts on Saturday, August 16, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. (Complete story) |
| 6/13 |
Knoxville Zoo Introduces New Species of Butterflies
Guests will take pleasure in the chance to observe the beautiful mystery of swallowtails, fritillaries, and other new butterfly species recently released in Knoxville Zoo's newest exhibit Bloomin' Butterfly Gardens. (Complete story) |
| 6/5 |
Artist Contributes Talent to Zoofari
Knoxville Zoo is gearing up for its annual fundraising dinner Zoofari to be held Saturday, June 7. As the committee prepares for the event and gathers items for both the silent and live auctions, a familiar friend to Knoxville Zoo lends a hand. (Complete story) |
| May |
| 5/30 |
Half-Price Admissn on ZoosDay Tuesdays in June
School's out, summer's here and gas prices are through the roof! So celebrate summer with a "stay-cation." Stay in Knoxville and experience the largest year-round attraction for half price on Tuesdays in June. (Complete story) |
| 5/27 |
Knoxville Zoo Welcomes Schooled for Success Students
Knoxville Zoo will again participate in Knox County Schools' Schooled for Success program on Wednesday, May 28 and Thursday, May 29. (Complete story) |
| 5/22 |
Is That a Frog I Hear Calling?
Do you love the sound of nature and the great outdoors? Do you know how to
distinguish the sounds you hear? Knoxville Zoo's education department invites you to do "Ribbit Research"
as it continues to celebrate the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Year of the Frog. (Complete story) |
| 5/17 |
Knoxville Zoo Mourns Death of Chimp
Knoxville Zoo is saddened to announce the death of one of its favorite animals. Mugsy, a male chimpanzee, died on May 16. He was almost 18-years-old. (Complete story) |
| 5/14 |
Knoxville ZooCamp – Spots Still Available!
Children who join Knoxville Zoo for a summer of excitement during ZooCamp will experience a wacky and wonderful time. (Complete story) |
| 5/13 |
Touch-A-Truck at Knoxville Zoo
All children love to look at and touch big trucks. Bring your little one to Knoxville Zoo to see a variety of big trucks and machinery on Saturday, May 17. (Complete story) |
| 5/07 |
Knoxville Zoo Hosts Bear Awareness Day
In honor of National Bear Awareness Week, as declared by Defenders of Wildlife, Knoxville Zoo will host Bear Awareness Day on Saturday, May 10. (Complete story) |
| 5/1 |
Knoxville Zoo's Aldabra Tortoises Make their Annual Great Race for Spring
Spring is in full swing and the "Great Race" is on again at Knoxville Zoo. Big Al, the zoo's 120-plus-year-old Aldabra tortoise, his buddy Tex a youngster at more than 80-years-old, and the three Aldabra tortoise juveniles will make their annual trek outdoors in the zoo's Great Race for Spring at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 2. (Complete story) |
| April |
| 4/28 |
Green Monkey Debuts at Knoxville Zoo
What in the world is a Green Monkey? Knoxville Zoo developed the Green Monkey brand to establish the zoo as one of the community's leading authorities on green initiatives and to promote conservation in East Tennessee. (Complete story) |
| 4/24 |
Party for the Planet at Knoxville Zoo
Come and celebrate planet Earth with Knoxville Zoo while learning about conservation!(Complete story) |
| March |
| 3/26 |
Knoxville Zoo's Feast with the Beasts named one of the "Top 20 Events" by Southeastern Tourism Society
Knoxville Zoo announced today that Feast with the Beasts has been selected as one of the Southeast Tourism Society's (STS) "Top 20 Events" for the month of August 2008. (Complete story) |
| February |
| 2/21 |
It's Toadally Frogs at Knoxville Zoo, Dude
Come have fun with frogs and all of their fabulous friends at Toadally Frogs, a new exhibitopening Saturday, March 1 at Knoxville Zoo's Pilot Traveling Exhibit Center. (Complete story) |
| 2/12 |
Work for More than Peanuts at Knoxville Zoo
Are you searching for an unique and adventurous summer job? Find out how to bring out the work animal in you by attending Knoxville Zoo's annual job fair on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Complete Story) |
| January 2008 |
| 1/28 |
Knoxville Zoo Hosting Volunteer Fair
Knoxville Zoo has several volunteer opportunities in a variety of areas for those with a passion and love for animals. (Complete story) |
| 1/14 |
Knoxville Zoo saddened by Death of Legendary Crow
After years of conservation work and a small career in acting, Edgar, Knoxville Zoo's American crow, died after deteriorating health. (Complete story) |
| 1/11 |
Record breaking year for Knoxville Zoo
Knoxville Zoo is excited to announce that 430,088 people visited the zoo in 2007, more than in any other year in its 60-year history. (Complete story) |
| 01/01 |
Enjoy Penguin Discount Days at Knoxville Zoo
Winter has arrived, but bundle up and head over to the zoo. Knoxville Zoo remains open daily, and is currently hosting Penguin Discount Days, which includes half-price admission for all guests through Feb. 29, 2008.
(Complete Story) |
| 01/01 |
Knoxville Zoo Mourns Death of Gorilla
Knoxville Zoo is saddened to announce the death of one of its favorite animals. BiBi, a female gorilla, died on Dec. 25. She was almost 40-years-old. (Complete Story) |
