The Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park
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A must-visit destination for animal lovers and families with kids. The zoo is filled with diverse animals, like snow leopards, cougars, chimpanzees, giraffes and bison to name a few. The zoo's thoughtful design features separate sections for desert and African animals, etc. providing an immersive experience. Highlights of our visit included feeding the giraffes, which my child absolutely loved, and the petting zoo area where interactive fun with friendly goats stole the show. The zoo also features a charming carousel, providing a delightful break for kids to enjoy. When hunger struck, we appreciated the convenient options: a food truck serving refreshing ice shavings, ice creams and other snacks and a restaurant offering a variety of meals. For the kids' energetic sides, a sprawling play park adjacent to the zoo offered endless fun, with ample space for running, climbing and laughing. Inside the zoo, the Nature Play Park provided an ideal setting for little explorers to discover and learn through interactive play, blending seamlessly with the zoo's natural beauty. Throughout the zoo, clean, well-maintained washrooms were conveniently located, ensuring a comfortable visit. Naturalistic habitats and educational signage enhanced our experience, making it both enjoyable and informative.
Pallavi HPallavi H
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My friend and I went to the zoo for the second year in a row during the Asian Lantern Festival. This year it was bigger and better! Though the animals aren't really on display, the dozens of Asian and animal themed lanterns make it worth the trip. You may catch a glimpse of a few animals but most are sleeping or pulled off display for the night and the lights in exhibits are off. This year the pathway through the lanterns was better directed and there were more varied lanterns, and more Asian themed, like the Chinese Zodiac. There was also a pop-up dance display with a cellist that started at one area and moved through the zoo. The only disappointment was a small cup of hot chocolate for $6.50, which I did not get. The bathroom was also cold with a dirty, overflowing stall, which was blocked off. It is nice to see the zoo expanding and updating their exhibits to give their animals better room and care. I also like that they offer a lot of various activities outside of regular zoo admission and I've been to a few including the Lantern Festival and the Beastly Feast. Can't wait for the next exciting program!
Jenn VilandreJenn Vilandre
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Upon arrival there is a huge parking area. Parking area is very well maintained no trash or overflowing trash cans in sight. The zoo layout in itself is astonishingly well. Everything intertwines to make sure you don't miss anything. Drink machines & benches can be found at 30 yard intervals. Not as many animals as the usual zoo. However the animals they have are not your everyday exhibit. Zoo enclosures also presented extremely well. All animals observed we're healthy & happy in a somewhat natural habitat. This zoo by far to me boasted the best petting zoo for children Iv ever seen. With a wide & very open area, every child has the chance to pet gentle goats in a controlled environment. Overall safety of the park was extremely well. Park cleanliness is among the greatest Iv ever seen. Prices we're okay average in the gift shop as to be expected. Having a membership to another zoo can earn you big discounts here. Restrooms presented very well. Clean floors, sinks, & urinals. One large cafe on site unfortunately was closed due to renovations. Definitely a great family experience & would recommend visiting.
CJ SingletonCJ Singleton
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We absolutely love this zoo. It's the perfect size to visit for 2-3 hours and be able to see everything without getting overwhelmed or exhausted. We had a group of seven - 4 adults and 3 kids with one adult on a mobility scooter. We arrived a little before 10 AM, and it was still a little cool outside. Some of the animals at the very beginning weren't out yet, but we went back before we left to see them. There were also several buses with elementary-age kids on field trips, but it wasn't overly crowded at all. Everything except the building in the Himalayan Passage was accessible for the mobility scooter. You can see all the same animals from the ground without going up the stairs. The mobility scooter was even able to go into the petting yard to see the goats. Everything was very clean, and the animals were extremely active. They were working on cleaning and setting up several of the exhibits as we went through. Many of the animals were eating while we were there which made for an even better experience.
Michelle W.Michelle W.
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Nice small zoo, perfect for a leisurely stroll to check out some animals and just enjoy a day out and about. It doesn't take long to go through the entire zoo so make sure you take it slow and enjoy each of the animals to the fullest. We played with the Tamarin for quite awhile, they were very entertaining and interactive. The giraffes are the main attraction and they know it! They prance around and show off, not camera shy at all! The grounds are well maintained and the enclosures are adequate size for the animals comfort. They all seemed content and healthy in their environment. We visited the zoo back in April and there were several signs and promises of things to come so we'll be back when we return to the area. The only issue is the staff, they seem very disinterested in any of the visitors or their job in general. They didn't affect our visit, we enjoyed ourselves despite their attitudes but they definitely didn't enhance our visit.
Cindy PealstromCindy Pealstrom
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First and foremost, I want to apologize @ChattanoogaZoo. I had very low expectations when coming here becuase of how small this zoo is compared to the Atlanta Zoo or Nashville Zoo. I even arrived right when they opened on a Monday morning while it was drizzling rain. It was my last stop before heading home before ending my Tennessee trip. But I tell you what, this zoo was 10x better than expected. So many varieties of animals and such an easy-walkable layout of the zoo. The staff was so nice and informative and the animals looked fantastic. @ChattanoogaZoo I am sorry I underestimated you. I'm very happy with my experience here. I'd even say that I actually liked this Zoo better then the Nashville Zoo. P.S. As a bonus, there were actually quite a few different varieties of cats they have here at this zoo. Which is awesome. The cats are my favorite! Check out my awesome photos!!!
B WB W
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Nearby Attractions Of The Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park
THE REFINDERY ON MCCALLIE
Warner Park Pool
Warner Park
Orchard Knob Reservation
Norfolk Southern - Chattanooga Locomotive Shop
Chattanooga Room In the Inn
Erlanger Medical Mall
Erlanger Internal Medicine
THE REFINDERY ON MCCALLIE
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Warner Park Pool
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Nearby Restaurants Of The Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park
Wally's Restaurant
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Address
301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
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(423) 697-1322
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Website
chattzoo.org
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The Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park is a 13-acre zoological park located in Warner Park in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The zoo was established in 1937 by the City of Chattanooga with the construction of two 4 by 6 feet cages for rhesus monkeys.
attractions: THE REFINDERY ON MCCALLIE, Warner Park Pool, Warner Park, Orchard Knob Reservation, Norfolk Southern - Chattanooga Locomotive Shop, Chattanooga Room In the Inn, Erlanger Medical Mall, Erlanger Internal Medicine, restaurants: Wally's Restaurant, Hour Place, Be Caffeinated, McDonald's, Wendy's, Starbucks, Vibrant Meals, White Duck Taco, Speedy Cafe
