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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A new red panda has joined our family ❤️ everyone say hi to Willow!Did you know there are two different types of red pan...
06/24/2026

A new red panda has joined our family ❤️ everyone say hi to Willow!

Did you know there are two different types of red pandas? You can see them both when you come to the Zoo to visit Saffron and our newest addition, Willow!

Research is still being done to determine if the two different types, Himalayan and Chinese red pandas, are subspecies of the same animal or two completely separate species. Willow is a 10 year-old Chinese red panda. These types of red pandas typically have a deeper red shade of fur, more distinctive black rings around their fluffy tails, and darker facial markings. By contrast, Himalayan red pandas like Saffron tend to have lighter-colored features with mostly white faces.

Willow transferred here from Houston Zoo about two weeks ago. Since then, she has been curiously sniffing around and exploring her new home! Do you think you can tell her apart from a Himalayan red panda? Come check out Willow and Saffron today at the Himalayan Passage at the Zoo!

06/23/2026

And the winning name for our baby black crested mangabey is… 🐒🐒🐒

Sullivan (Sully for short)!!!!

Thanks so much to everyone who voted on this little fella’s name. We are super excited to formally welcome Sully to the Chattanooga Zoo troop! You can stop by and visit the mangabey family now in the Gombe Forest section of the Zoo.

Your month, your animal: Chattanooga Zoo edition, pt. 2 🐵🐢 How accurate were we?
06/20/2026

Your month, your animal: Chattanooga Zoo edition, pt. 2 🐵🐢

How accurate were we?

06/19/2026

Last month, we released 64 hellbender salamanders into the wild in our region.

But why do we do it? How do we do it? What's the point?

This video brings us back to 2024 to give the Hellbender Headstart program a little more context. Check back soon to see this year's hellbender release video!

06/18/2026

Summoning some animals today 🦜✨

Did we do this trend right? 🧐

Your month, your animal: Chattanooga Zoo edition, pt. 1🦒🦚 Which one did you get?
06/17/2026

Your month, your animal: Chattanooga Zoo edition, pt. 1🦒🦚

Which one did you get?

BABY ON BOARD! 💕😇🐵A few weeks ago, Suzy the black crested mangabey gave birth to a baby boy! At this “mangababy’s” first...
06/16/2026

BABY ON BOARD! 💕😇🐵

A few weeks ago, Suzy the black crested mangabey gave birth to a baby boy! At this “mangababy’s” first weigh-in, the newborn monkey came in at just 0.8 kilograms (1.75 pounds)!

Black crested mangabeys are a species of monkey from the rainforests in and around the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa. Due to deforestation, their population status is now listed as vulnerable, only one step above endangered. Chattanooga Zoo is one of only 11 other AZA accredited Zoos in the US to have this special species!

Black crested mangabeys are iconic for their tall tufts of hair on the top of their heads and wide cheek fur that give them a rather Grinch-like appearance. These guys are a lot more nurturing than the Grinch, however. Like other primates, mangabeys exhibit very hands-on parental care. The baby clings to Suzy who feeds and cares for him while Sam, the father, patrols nearby to protect his family unit.

We’re asking for your help deciding what his name should be! To cast your vote, click the link below and choose between the names:

Simon
Sebastian
Sullivan (Sully for short)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOkUF91YemSbiYHWlAwINy5CaEmxY8coiHqluP90uqNSApXA/viewform?usp=dialog

You can stop by the Gombe Forest section at the Zoo to get a glimpse of this magnificent mangabey monkey inside the Donovan Interpretive Center!

Q ‘n Brew is coming up! 🍺On July 11th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. kick back for a family-friendly evening complete with ...
06/15/2026

Q ‘n Brew is coming up! 🍺

On July 11th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. kick back for a family-friendly evening complete with local BBQ, refreshing beer, live bluegrass music, and all your favorite Zoo animals! Plus, experience up-close animal meet and greets, lawn games, and thrilling tortoise races. 🐢🐢🐢

Make sure to get your tickets online in advance! Adult admission comes with three drink tickets. Those who won’t be drinking can purchase Designated Driver Tickets at a reduced cost.

Learn more and get your tickets today at the link below! https://www.chattzoo.org/events/q-n-brew

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301 N Holtzclaw Avenue
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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