Zoos and Aquariums in Tennessee

Who hasn't been awed by the site of a lumbering elephant or shivered while watching a long gliding shark? The world's forests, jungles, and oceans are filled with fascinating creatures. Whether you are a curious adult or an enthusiastic child, viewing these animals never gets old. So, let UpTake help you find the best zoo or aquarium to visit on your trip in Tennessee and spend a day marveling at interesting wildlife.

Top Locations for Zoos and Aquariums in Tennessee

Best Results for Tennessee Zoos and Aquariums

AChattanooga Zoo at Warner Park

Average Rating
3.5
5+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yahoo! Travel
4.0
3+ reviews
Epinions.com
2.5
2+ reviews
  • With a 10-yr old, a 9-yr old and a baby in tow, I visited the Warner Park Zoo on a Wednesday, which is dollar day. We ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • From a local: The zoo is very run down and definitely not worth the money. It is also ... more on Tripadvisor
Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park
Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park
1101 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN, 37404-2303

BNashville Zoo at Grassmere

Average Rating
3.0
31+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yelp
3.5
4+ reviews
Epinions.com
3.0
27+ reviews
  • Highlights: concessions-food available, gift shop… more
  • The Zoon is a nice one, but comparing to the original Nashville Zoo - ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Long gone are the days of animals in cages. Animals at the Nashville Zoo are in a natural habitant setting. ... more on Tripadvisor
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
3777 Nolensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211-3324

Estimated Price: From $3

CTennessee Aquarium

Average Rating
5.0
104+ reviews
from 3 sources
Yelp
5.0
5+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
59+ reviews
Epinions.com
4.5
40+ reviews
  • Highlights: visitor center, gift shop, guided tou… more
  • At the time they had the seahorse display and ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • My family toured the Tennessee aquarium several years ... more on epinions.com
Tennessee Aquarium
Tennessee Aquarium
One Broad Street
Chattanooga, TN, 37401-2048

DRipley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Average Rating
5.0
110+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yelp
4.5
6+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
104+ reviews
  • We went through the entire aquarium in less than 1 hour. That includes ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • I've been twice. I love the underwater tunnel ... more on Tripadvisor
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River Road
Gatlinburg, TN, 37788

EMemphis Zoo and Aquarium

Average Rating
5.0
66+ reviews
from 4 sources
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
47+ reviews
Yelp
5.0
5+ reviews
Frommers
2.0
1+ reviews
  • had lots of fun, slow pace city, but lots to do. great eatting places. older ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • My husband and I and our 8 year old daughter spent ... more on Tripadvisor
Memphis Zoo and Aquarium
Memphis Zoo and Aquarium
2000 Galloway
Memphis, TN 38104

Estimated Price: From $2

FSmoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo

Average Rating
4.0
22+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yahoo! Travel
4.0
22+ reviews
Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo
478 Happy Hollow Lane
Sevierville, TN 37876-2002

GKnoxville Zoological Gardens

Average Rating
4.5
12+ reviews
from 2 sources
Epinions.com
4.5
10+ reviews
Yelp
4.5
2+ reviews
  • Highlights: concessions-food available, gift shop… more
  • We are avid zoo-goers, couldn't even list all the zoos we've been to. We enjoyed them , large or small. But, I have to say Knoxville Zoo was one of our least enjoyable zoo visits. We had perfect we... more on Tripadvisor
  • I love the Zoo. My husband and I like to take our son to the Knoxville ... more on epinions.com
Knoxville Zoological Gardens
Knoxville Zoological Gardens
3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive
Knoxville,TN,37914

HStingray Reef

Average Rating
2.0
2+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
2.0
2+ reviews
  • We took our girls....14-15yrs old. They are ANIMAL FREAKS! They paid to get in and ... more on yelp.com
  • There is one adjective that overwhelmingly sums up what your experience at or even ... more on yelp.com
Stingray Reef
433 Opry Mills Dr
Nashville,TN,37214

IMemphis Zoo

  • With the improvements that have been made over the past few years ... more on judysbook.com
  • Overview In 2006 the Memphis Zoo celebrates its 100th anniversary and the opening of the new Northwest Passage exhibit. The Memphis Zoo, located in Memphis, Tenn., is home to more than 3,500 ... more on Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss Place
Memphis, TN, USA

JFriends of The Zoo

Friends of The Zoo
1101 McCallie Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404