Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters
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Zoo Knoxville
Animal park emphasizing education. Zookeepers give educational talks about animals & kids can go on mini-train & carousel rides.
Rainforest Adventures Zoo
Wild animals shown with kids in mind. Zoo with 140 species on view, from reptiles to birds, plus educational activities & goats to pet.
Smoky Mountain Deer Farm and Exotic Petting Zoo
Animal encounters + horse & pony rides. Horse & pony trail rides, wildlife viewing & petting zoo on a 143-acre foothills farm.
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Big facility with sharks, rays & turtles. Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride.
Briarwood Ranch Safari Park
Visit this great place for kids and families!
Cherokee Bear Zoo
Grizzly bears on display & a petting zoo. Small venue offering close encounters with grizzly bears & a petting zoo for children.
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