Okay I almost gave this an average but I do come from San Diego so it was pretty simple day. It's June on a Monday and it's not too hot today so some of the critters were actually out and about. It cost me $17.95 to get in by myself with a 1-year-old. Once we were inside it was $4 to feed a giraffe, $3 to ride the carousel, $5 to ride the train, $12 for a kids meal lunch so things add up pretty fast! But if you are a large family I would definitely pack a lunch there's plenty of picnic spots. It's a lovely place to walk around for a couple hours on a not so humid day. It's all part of Warner Park so it was quite enjoyable. read more

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I came for the Asian Lantern Festival for the third year. It was beautiful! It seemed to be a little smaller this year, but the fantasy theme was gorgeous. There were more areas for interaction and pictures this year, which was great. I love that they have the wings every year and that they are always a bit different. I've come when the zoo is open during regular hours, but it's been a while. I'll have to visit again soon. read more

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The Chattanooga Zoo was so much fun! It took around 2 hours and we went on a Tuesday afternoon so it was not crowded at all! read more

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The Chattanooga Zoo was a pleasant surprise; my wife and decided to head to the zoo kid free. The zoo is definitely kid friendly, and while the zoo is kind of small, we enjoyed a lot of the exhibits. We went in late winter, so it would be nice to see the zoo in late spring to see if they have some beautification programs. read more

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I was unimpressed. It touted as a spectacular zoo.... But it's not like any zoo I've been to. First, you pay to enter (as expected). We go to the giraffe feeding station and are charged $5 for 4 pieces of lettuce? No, I'm not against supporting animal welfare, but really? Many animals weren't available as "out for veterinarian treatment", but why not do that when the zoo is closed so that all exhibits can be enjoyed? It was 11AM on Thursday, not one refreshment stand was open. If you wanted something you had to go to the main entrance restaurant. Not somewhere I would go again. read more

We love this place and have renewed our membership a few different times over the years. There is plenty to see for a great price (and you don't have to pay to park which seems to be a rarity in Chattanooga these days). During the harsher weather, there are indoor areas where you can take shelter from the cold or heat with animal habitats both in and outside. They are continuously growing and adding new exhibits and animals, and their events are fun for kids and adults alike. There's also a petting area for goats and a play area for the little ones. It can easily take two hours if you look at everything and go to some of the events on the schedule for the day. My favorite animal here is the Komodo dragon - it's wild to see something so large up close. If you have a favorite animal, you can also pay to experience an encounter with the animal. We have never done this, but we've seen it with the meerkats, and it seems to be very intimate and surreal. BONUS: If you get there early in the day, you may see some of the nocturnal animals being more active, particularly if they are being fed. It also helps beat the crowd so you can really view everything at your own pace. read more

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Very nice zoo with plenty of things for kiddos to do. Beautiful day out to spend with family. read more

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Had a great time at the Chattanooga Zoo! The atmosphere is wonderful, the animals are well cared for, and the whole place is very enjoyable to walk through. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, which made the visit even better. It's a great spot for families or anyone who loves animals. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Fun date spot. On the smaller side but great quality zoo & still took us about 2 hours to see everything at a moderate pace. Came on a Sunday mid-morning with great weather & wasn't crowded at all. Highly recommend! read more

Fun, small zoo. It was just enough to see without getting worn out and sore feet. All the staff that we encountered were nice and friendly even on a Saturday afternoon. Animal enclosures all looked cared for and clean. Looks like it would be great for smaller kiddos. Overall, a fun afternoon. We had drinks from the cart with lemonade and Boba. Both were delicious. read more

Great little zoo, wasn't as big as some zoos I have visited, but it didn't disappoint. Not crowded at all and had a great time.

This was a great zoo! Especially if you have a toddler! It was not crowded. The entry fee was a good price. You are able to pet goats! You are also able to feed giraffes, but we went on a day we could not. The train ride and the carousel was not expensive. (The train ride was short, but like I said this zoo is great for toddlers!) They have a variety of animals. There are two playgrounds. 1 is in the zoo and one is out of the zoo. We are from out of town, and we loved visiting! read more

Amazing Staff! Clean for families with children! I love going out with groups and they were very welcoming and accommodating!

I really love zoos and have been to many in the USA and even Europe. Although I've lived in Chattanooga since 1996 I never went to the zoo until 2023. I'm really happy to say it was a great experience. The exhibits were clean and neat and they have a wide range of things to see. If you have kids they have a petting area as well as a playground to keep them happy. read more

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Our trip to the zoo did not disappoint - my children (3 and 7) had a great time! We purchased tickets online (we saved $2 this way) and made our way to the zoo. We were surprised to find a huge playground and even softball fields near the parking lot. It was a very slow Thursday morning and not many visitors so we were able to truly soak in every minute at the zoo and all of the animals and exhibits. They provided paper maps and also had QR codes you could scan to view the map on your phone. They had a large variety of exotic animals and even a petting zoo area to pet goats and see the alpacas and camels. Tons of peacocks everywhere! Just roaming around, hopping from fence to fence and even on the roofs of buildings. So fun to see them! This is a top attraction in Chattanooga and we were very excited to check it out for the first time. We didn't try any food or drinks here but we were able to bring in our own reusable cups with water already inside and they did offer water fountains with water refill stations. We did not have a stroller with us but we did see a few families with strollers around the zoo. read more

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We needed a rest stop on our way back home, so decided to try the zoo out. Great experience for the price! We paid 15.95 each for a ticket on a Sunday afternoon. Since we did go later in the day it wasn't overly crowded. Yes it's a small zoo, but don't let that determine its worth. We saw lots of animals we have never seen even in other zoos we have gone to. Overall, definitely recommended especially for an inexpensive educational day out with young ones. read more

Super cool and very fun place to go, They have a lot of really cool things to see here, The giraffes were crazy, the little monkey were very neat to watch, Would highly recommend coming here, Would of given 5 stars but some stuff was closed and there's construction, Which isn't really bad. read more

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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. read more

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This is a very small zoo! Not a lot happening here. We got a membership before we entered the zoo and it's OK for a two-year-old on the weekends seeing that we live five minutes away, but I would not recommend this if you're coming out of town. Go somewhere bigger. My son did get to feed the giraffes. That was nice. Also- the bathroom is gross. read more

This is the third year in a row. We have visited the zoo while on vacation in Chattanooga. Usually we come in November, but I was so glad we decided to come a month earlier in October because we got to take advantage of the carousel being open& the train running! Apparently they only run from March till October, which we were unaware of in the previous two years. Overall a great time, and I love the addition of the breast-feeding Lactation pod that was newly added for mothers with children that are nursing. As to be expected, Gift shop is a bit overpriced. God is good! read more

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This is a very cute little zoo. Chattanooga is a great town, and I was happy to try something new there after having been there so many times before. I grew up in St. Louis, so the zoo is much smaller than what I am used to. But they do a great job and are constantly making improvements and additions. The price was fair, and it took about 45 minutes to see everything at the time we went. The monkeys were definitely my favorite. Super adorable and fun to watch. While you are in Chattanooga, I recommend Julie Darling Donuts, Brewhaus, and River Street Deli. read more

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We came here on a Monday to help celebrate my birthday . Parking was easy , checking in was easy considering it wasn't someone there to check our tickets because the other lady was busy with someone else. We literally could've gotten in free but our tickets were paid for. Anyways walking around the zoo was a bit confusing I felt like we were going in circles because it wasn't that much to see honestly. Giraffe feeding was closed for the day as well as the pony rides. There idea of a petting zoo was 7 goats in a small space. The flying monkey was the most exciting exhibit. I didn't see no elephants, buffaloes, bisons, hippos, lion and I could keep going on. Probably my least favorite zoo I've been to ever. read more

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Such a fun experience! Bigger than some of the other small town zoos my family has gone to. A great variety of animals to look at and learn about. Including QR codes scattered throughout several exhibits to give you additional audio facts. Cool little stations for kids too including a petting zoo and playground. read more

The zoo is laid out really weird, and has no posted signs telling you where to go. But the animals, exhibits, and staff are all great. Definitely worth a visit, but I recommend having a map up on your phone. read more

The staff were all very nice, and always helpful. The zoo was clean. The animals all seemed well taken care of. They all appeared healthy. We did expect More animals. read more

Cute zoo! Was not huge but had good exhibit options. Loved all the little monkeys and the petting zoo. Was very quiet on a Monday so we were able to make it through in about an hour. Tickets were very reasonable as well. read more

Came here today just to get out of ATL for a few hours. Not a bad 2 hour drive. Prices for admission are fairly priced. Was in and out in about an hour. Got there 20 minutes after opening. Best to go around that time since line was extremely long once we left. Took plenty of Instagram worthy photos throughout. Very easy to navigate. Perfect for families and adults with no kids. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Worth the drive. read more

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The Zoo is pretty small, but they had a decent amount of animals. Unfortunately we were a bit early for the giraffes - they are coming soon - but we did get to see a health checkup at the chimpanzee exhibit which was super cool. Overall, we finished visiting the park in under two hours, which is really the only reason I gave four stars. I adored the red fox. Seriously looked like the perfect stuffed animal. Overall the zoo was clean and well cared for which was nice. read more

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It's an ok place to go once. The rides are not operating every day but you still pay the sane price with nothing extra to pay to do. The animals for the most part are in decent facilities but larger animals are not. It made me mad actually. The gift shop is as high as Disney world. Ridiculous. Also there was nothing open to get a snack when we were there except vending machines. Don't care to go back. read more

They are back open! They are no longer taking reservations and the giraffes are now there. For a small zoo, it's one of the best. They have 2 locations in the zoo to have birthday parties, once that is opened back up. The price for entry is reasonable. They offer camel and train rides, but currently do not have the carousel open. They close at 5pm daily. read more

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Came here for a family day and my son had so much fun. Most of the animals were napping but can't blame them for that haha. My son loved all the turtles and the different big cats, and of course that nice little train ride. Admission is so cheap I would recommend to anyone looking for something easy and fun to take up a couple hours. read more

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I read online it was a small zoo that took about 2 hours to go through. I am from a town where the zoo is small so I didn't expect too much. I mean the prices aren't high so for a family of 4 on Friday it was 60$ it was super cute, it was small but it was nice to visit. We went and there were about 4 school groups which was kind of annoying at some points because the chaperones didn't chaperone and the kids weren't considerate of other people but that's no fault of the zoos. It has little carts but don't expect that to open until around 11. They have a restaurant which is quite pricy and limited seating but it's better than no food. It was 42 for 2 adults and 2 kids with everyone getting a meal and a drink. They have a gift shop as well which is nice with cute little things but they're pricey but it all goes back so they have to profit somewhere. But they do have Jumbo $25 plushes behind the register and $5 monkeys and giraffe tails and snakes which can please any person. I got the giraffe tail as a keychain for my keys. When we went it was like 54 degrees but there were animals roaming . They have indoor places as well with snakes, rodents, tiny naked mole rats. I wanted to help it find the food so bad it couldn't figure it out. There's no aquarium but they do have turtles. I really enjoyed the hank display inside with some hands on items kids can see and touch. I really liked some of the overlooks. Overall if you're in the area and you want to kill some time this is a nice place. They also have a playground which we didn't visit. Outside of the zoo but connected and a little water area that we also didn't visit. read more

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Haven't been to the zoo in ages! We bought our tickets online to avoid the line, once we got there we saw the giraffes first. Fair warning, you will be at a distance and won't get a close look at them unless you go to the side of the exhibit. The zoo staff was pretty friendly and it wasn't busy at all. I would suggest bringing a reusable water bottle to avoid paying $3 for water there.. Overall, the experience was nice. Very hot but the indoor exhibits helped with the heat. read more

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It was a good zoo. I really enjoyed watching the giraffes. We also had a monkey come up and attempt to interact with us. The peacock colors were memorizing. I didn't eat anything or buy anything besides tickets. Easy! The whole zoo took us 1.5 hours. read more

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I visited the zoo on Sunday. It's a small zoo, but what they have is well presented. It needs a large cash injection and could become a great zoo. read more

This is a great small zoo; it takes about an hour and a half to go through. While it only has a few key animals (chimps, giraffes, red pandas, and jaguars to name a few), the price can't be beat. It is half the cost of the Knoxville zoo, and in summer of 2024, they will be finished adding a new Africa section to the park. Would recommend to families, especially those with small kids. read more

I've had a place in my heart for the Chattanooga Zoo since I was a kid. I was their 2nd volunteer back then so I've seen firsthand how they help rehabilitate wildlife and provide educational opportunities to the community. As an adult now, I've loved going to visit the monkeys, leopards, birds, and reptiles. During these times, the zoo is giving the community a virtual inside look at what goes on behind the scenes to take care of the animals. This week I got to see snow leopard training for their staff, a Komodo dragon getting his daily exercise, and baby meerkats getting bottled fed. It's a fun distraction during the week and heartwarming to see how happy the staff is caring for all the creatures at the zoo. Highly recommended. read more

First off, yes the zoo is small compared to larger cities, but it has some interesting exhibits and it is growing. Parking is plentiful, although even handicapped spaces require a bit of a walk. You will need to cross traffic lanes to get to the entrance area. The entrance area is set up for holding a lot of people. The area is paved with bricks and there is no shade, so it could get pretty hot in the summer. We got in pretty quickly and I was still concerned about the younger ones in the group getting tired before we even started. Inside, there is a good deal of shade available. I would still use sunscreen, but you can get out of the heat fairly easily. You will most likely see maintenance vehicles out and about. Be aware as you walk around because they seem to be constantly working on the grounds. Exhibits are limited, but they have some animals I have not seen at other zoos. Most exhibits take you through a geographic area, with internal and external displays. I really like the one using quotes from Marco Polo. I think one of the great advantages of the zoo is for those with a season pass. You can stop by for an hour to get in-depth with one exhibit, or see one of their special programs. It could take the whole summer to see everything, and still allow time to go back for favorites. read more

I'm a big fan of the educational aspects of visiting zoos and try to visit a new one every year with my family. This year, because of the nearby Aquarium, I chose the Chattanooga Zoo. I was surprised by how small it was! The zoo itself is in a ball park. While I visited, there were baseball games going on and every so often while checking out the camel ride - great fun, but quick - I'd hear the next batter being announced. It was jarring. As far as exhibits go, there aren't a lot that really stand out. The snow leopard was great to see, but there was only one on my visit and it was laying down the while time. There were two jaguar, and they were awesome to see! The two bobcats were different to see at a zoo as was the coyote. The one animal that we watched the longest was the peacock. Several seemed to be in mating season and had their feathers out, shaking them. I've never seen that before and it was pretty neat. For those that play Pokemon Go, there are 3 or 4 gyms, and a half dozen more stops. We got a lot of playing time in. Something that set Chattanooga Zoo apart from other zoos I've visited was their single restaurant, Wild Burger. All the beef is responsibly raised! I ordered several meals to try out and was happy with all of them: Pimento Burger: the beef taste was bland but the cheese was tasty with jalapeno mixed in with regular pimento. It wasn't melted, which was a bummer. But it tasted great all together. 4/5 Phat Pig Burger: this is a bacon cheese burger and tasted good, especially for a place like this. Basic, but good. Note the pork is not responsibly raised. 3/5 Kids meals were big with chicken strips or mini corn dogs. Everything came with generous fries. Of course, it was expensive. But not crazy so. Less than $11 a person for burger, fries and drink (plus tax.) I've eaten at a lot of theme parks and zoos and I found that to be very reasonable. Getting in to the park was very reasonably priced as well. Chattanooga discounted the entry price because I had a zoo membership to Nashville. The price, even without the discount, seemed right for the size of the zoo. This was a nice place to visit once but I won't go back or make a special trip out to see it. If I lived in Chattanooga I'd probably buy the membership just because of the educational aspect and the hope that they get more moment to expand. read more

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This zoo is small and quaint. I don't think it's bad to be a small zoo, and they've down a good job with having lots of shade so it's not ever too hot, even in the middle of the summer. The reason I'm giving this zoo such a low rating is because their employees are so ill informed. It seems as though their is no communication between any of them. They know so little about the animals and the programs at the zoo, they are almost no help at all. The gift shop selves are almost empty with so little to choose from, and the things that they do have there are ridiculously over priced, more so than any other gift shop I've been to. We went to their Boo at the Zoo night and it was a pathetic excuse to serve alcohol and there was literally nothing else extra going on. On a side note, the big cats all look like they are going crazy. Their petting zoo goats have hurt my children both times we have gone in. read more

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