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Zoo Knoxville
Tonka the Elephant begins crate training at Zoo Knoxville
Animals
The largest elephant in North America will leave Zoo Knoxville soon
The zoo and a local welder are working to make Tonka's transition to the Elephant Sanctuary as smooth as possible
Animals
The largest elephant in North America will leave Zoo Knoxville soon
The zoo and a local welder are working to make Tonka's transition to the Elephant Sanctuary as smooth as possible.
Local News
Zoo Knoxville zebra died Wednesday after running into off-exhibit corral
Zoon Knoxville said Mosi, a 3-year-old mountain zebra, died Feb. 7 after running into the corral with his herd-mate.
Local News
Zoo Knoxville brings back 'Name a Cockroach' fundraiser
For $10, you can name a roach after someone you don't have a lot of love for. The zoo will write the names down on poster boards and let the chimpanzees rip them up.
Zoo Knoxville
Zoo Knoxville surpasses 2021 new attendance record, setting new record in 2023
Zoo Knoxville said its special events contributed to the record-breaking attendance, like BOO! at the Zoo, Brew at the Zoo and Zoofari.
Zoo Knoxville
Zoo Knoxville surpasses 2021 new attendance record, setting new record in 2023
Zoo Knoxville said its special events contributed to the record-breaking attendance, like BOO! at the Zoo, Brew at the Zoo and Zoofari.
Zoo Knoxville
'It's like a little city' | As winter weather pounds East TN, Zoo Knoxville workers continue caring for animals
A leader at the zoo said staff members stayed overnight Thursday into Friday to make sure they would be able to care for the animals.
Zoo Knoxville
Zoo Knoxville otters enjoying the snow
Zoo Knoxville will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 16.
Zoo Knoxville
'Otter Snow Day' | Zoo Knoxville otters playing in the snow while zoo works to keep animals warm
Zoo Knoxville said all of its animals have access to warm dens, but some enjoy playing in the snow.
Zoo Knoxville
Lisa New reflects on her time at Zoo Knoxville
Lisa New, the previous Zoo Knoxville leader, accepted a position as CEO at the Dallas Zoo.
Zoo Knoxville
Zoo Knoxville names interim president and CEO
Drew Rowan will lead the zoo. He is a Knoxville native and spent 16 years working for the Denver Zoo.
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