Tennessee Zoos & Aquariums
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Memphis Zoo – Memphis
One of the top zoos in the country, home to over 3,500 animals representing more than 500 species. Features include Giant Panda Exhibit, Teton Trek, and Zambezi River Hippo Camp.
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Nashville Zoo at Grassmere – Nashville
A leading conservation zoo with over 6,000 animals and 339 species. Highlights include Expedition Peru, Tiger Crossroads, and a large playground for kids.
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Zoo Knoxville – Knoxville
Home to over 1,500 animals representing 200 species, with immersive habitats and a strong focus on conservation and education. Notable exhibits include red pandas, Malayan tigers, and river otters.[1]
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Chattanooga Zoo – Chattanooga
Features a diverse collection including red pandas, Komodo dragons, meerkats, and the new Cape of Africa exhibit with porcupines, servals, and warthogs.[7]
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Tennessee Safari Park – Alamo
Offers a 7.5-mile drive-through safari with exotic animals from around the world and a 20-acre walk-through zoo. Guests can feed giraffes and interact with a variety of species up close.[8]
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Tennessee Aquarium – Chattanooga
A top-rated public aquarium on the banks of the Tennessee River, featuring over 12,000 animals and nearly 800 species. Includes two main buildings: River Journey (freshwater) and Ocean Journey (marine life), with touch tanks, penguins, and more.[2]
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Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies – Gatlinburg
Nationally acclaimed aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingrays, and a moving walkway through an underwater tunnel. Known for interactive exhibits and family-friendly experiences.[3][4]
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Little Ponderosa Zoo and Rescue – Clinton
A rescue-focused zoo home to over 700 animals, including exotic and domestic species. Offers hands-on animal encounters and educational programs.[6]
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Parrot Mountain & Gardens – Pigeon Forge
A lush garden sanctuary featuring hundreds of tropical birds, including parrots and macaws, in beautiful landscaped surroundings. Guests can feed and interact with many of the birds.[4]
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