Mitchell’s Petting Zoo & Exotics

06/13/2026

✨ Meet Lassie ✨

Our Stunning Highland Calf. 🐮💛

Next week’s hours;
Tues. 10a-3p
Wed. 10a-3p
Thurs. 10a-5p
Fri. 10a-5p
Sat. 10-5p

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

Wow, we are having an amazing week with all of our guests!
Encounters + Friendly animals, we are beating the heat and having so much fun while doing so!

Come see us TODAY & TOMORROW 10am-5pm. 🐮🐷🐪🦓🐂🐐🫏🦙🦥🐇🦜🐾

06/10/2026

Please read. We are a USDA licensed and regulated agricultural and exotic animal petting zoo, we are NOT a wildlife animal rehabilitation facility nor are we TWRA licensed to do so. We are getting MANY calls DAILY of people picking up fawns and asking us to take them in. It is Illegal in the state of Tennessee, so please do your research and I hope you will click on this post here to find more helpful tips if you discover a new baby fawn. In most instances, please leave them alone or contact a licensed rehabilitator🙂

🦌 It’s that time of year again — fawn season.

We’re resharing this reminder because we’ve been receiving many calls and Facebook messages about baby deer being found alone.

Please share to help spread accurate information. ❤️

Help! I found a baby fawn!

Seeing a fawn alone can be alarming, but in most cases, it does not need to be rescued.

White-tailed deer mothers often leave their fawns alone during the day and return at dawn, dusk, or nighttime to nurse and care for them. This is completely normal behavior and helps protect the baby from predators.

A healthy fawn will usually:

1️⃣ Lie quietly curled up in grass, leaves, or landscaping
2️⃣ Stay very still and silent
3️⃣ Remain in the same general area for long periods — sometimes even near homes, decks, garages, or walking paths

As natural habitats continue to be replaced by urban development, people are encountering resting fawns more often.

Please DO NOT:

❌ Pick up the fawn
❌ Move it to another location
❌ Feed it
❌ Assume it has been abandoned simply because it is alone

Human interference can unintentionally separate a fawn from its mother and reduce its chances of survival.

When should you call a wildlife rehabilitator?

A fawn may truly need help if you notice:

⚠️ Visible injuries or bleeding
⚠️ Flies, maggots, or a strong odor
⚠️ Constant crying or excessive wandering
⚠️ Weakness, inability to stand, or obvious dehydration
⚠️ A deceased mother nearby

If you are unsure, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator for guidance before intervening.

The best thing most people can do is simple:
❤️ Observe from a distance and give the fawn space.

06/07/2026

Exciting news AGAIN!

1️⃣ Extended Hours Continued through the entire month of June ONLY! We do recommend checking online before arrival.
Hours of operation:

Tuesday 10a-3p
Wednesday 10a-3p
Thursday 10a-5p
Friday 10a-5p
Saturday 10a-5p

2️⃣ We have a new baby fawn! (As seen in Photo)

3️⃣ REMINDER: Zoo is closed June 30th-July 4th

06/04/2026

Do you want the zoo tour? 🐪 🦥 🦝

06/03/2026

Now booking ❗️
Book your Yak Experience Here❗️
This experience will be JUNE & JULY only.

Book your appointment today for a personal encounter with your favorite animal at Mitchell's Petting Zoo! Enjoy bottle feeding, petting, and playing with adorable fur babies. Create unforgettable memories with our wonderful animals.

06/03/2026

OPEN TILL 3PM TODAY ✨ 🦘

06/02/2026

📣 This Week's Remaining Open Hours to meet our Capybara’s 📣 Hello Summer! ☀️
🦫 Wednesday: 10 AM – 3 PM
🦫 Thursday: 10 AM – 5 PM
🦫 Friday: 10 AM – 5 PM
🦫 Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Capybara's schedule is simple: work hard, snack harder, and soak in the good vibes. 😎🌿
Stop by and say hi—we'll be here 💛

06/02/2026

🌿 ASMR but it's just a capybara living its best life.