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.

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AChattanooga Zoo at Warner Park

Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park
  • 1101 McCallie Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN, 37404-2303
  • 4236979722
3.5
5+ reviews, 2 sources
  • 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 got in for only $3 and the boys loved looking at all the animals. They liked the chimps as well as the petting zoo where they fed the goats and saw the huge hog and a camel. There... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • From a local: The zoo is very run down and definitely not worth the money. It is also very small and just not much ... more on TripAdvisor

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Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park
1101 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN, 37404-2303

BNashville Zoo at Grassmere

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
  • 3777 Nolensville Rd
    Nashville, TN 37211-3324
  • 6158331534
3.0
31+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Highlights: concessions-food available, gift shop… more
  • The Zoon is a nice one, but comparing to the original Nashville Zoo - there is no comparison. Grassmere just doesn't have alot of charm. Regardless, my younger kids really enjoyed the experience and we are glad there is a zoo in Nashville. If you're visiting ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Long gone are the days of animals in cages. Animals at the Nashville Zoo are in a natural habitant setting. The pathways through the zoo are planted with all manner of interesting vegetation and flowers. The ponds are filled with lily pads and water flowers, and the staff is very helpful. Restroo... more on TripAdvisor

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Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
3777 Nolensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211-3324

CTennessee Aquarium

Tennessee Aquarium
  • One Broad Street
    Chattanooga, TN, 37401-2048
  • 8002620695
5.0
104+ reviews, 3 sources
  • Highlights: visitor center, gift shop, guided tou… more
  • At the time they had the seahorse display and the children and us loved it. more on Yahoo! Travel
  • My family toured the Tennessee aquarium several years ago. I was thoroughly impressed. You begin your tour by taking an elevator to the top of the huge building. The top floor has huge skylights ... more on Epinions.com

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Tennessee Aquarium
One Broad Street
Chattanooga, TN, 37401-2048

DRipley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
  • 88 River Road
    Gatlinburg, TN, 37788
  • 8654308808
5.0
110+ reviews, 2 sources
  • We went through the entire aquarium in less than 1 hour. That includes an extended stay of petting the stingrays and TWO trips riding the moving sidewalk through the shark tunnel, which the most interesting thing to see was the bite marks in the aquarium walls. DEFINATELY ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • I've been twice. I love the underwater tunnel and all the sharks. The stingray bay is nice, too. Nice gift shop with plenty of souvenirs. Not bad on the price either at around ... more on TripAdvisor

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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River Road
Gatlinburg, TN, 37788

EMemphis Zoo and Aquarium

Memphis Zoo and Aquarium
  • 2000 Galloway
    Memphis, TN 38104
  • 9013336500
5.0
66+ reviews, 4 sources
  • had lots of fun, slow pace city, but lots to do. great eatting places. older pepole would like menphis. the zoo was a great place to stay all day. ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • My husband and I and our 8 year old daughter spent about 3 hours at this zoo and it was wonderful. It is not the biggest zoo we have ever been to but it certainly was the prettiest. We ... more on TripAdvisor

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Memphis Zoo and Aquarium
2000 Galloway
Memphis, TN 38104

FSmoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo

  • 478 Happy Hollow Lane
    Sevierville, TN 37876-2002
  • +1 865 428 3337
4.0
22+ reviews, 1 sources
  • THIS IS ONE TRIP YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS! IT'S LIKE ONE BIG FAMILY FROM RESPECT FROM THE FARM CARETAKERS TO THE PETS. MY FAMILY AND I ENJOYED EVERY MOMENT WE SPENT THERE. I HELD A BABY GOAT FOR THE FIRST TIME AND I JUST WANTED TO TAKE IT HOME WITH ME;NO WONDER WHY THEY ARE CALLED KIDS! ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • there were so many different animals and so many to pet. more on Yahoo! Travel

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Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo
478 Happy Hollow Lane
Sevierville, TN 37876-2002

GKnoxville Zoological Gardens

Knoxville Zoological Gardens
  • 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive
    Knoxville,TN,37914
  • 8656375331
4.5
12+ reviews, 2 sources
  • 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 weather - the day after Easter - and arrived to a small crowd at opening time. We paid the $14.95 admi... more on TripAdvisor
  • I love the Zoo. My husband and I like to take our son to the Knoxville Zoo at least once a year. We ... more on Epinions.com

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Knoxville Zoological Gardens
3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive
Knoxville,TN,37914

HStingray Reef

  • 433 Opry Mills Dr
    Nashville,TN,37214
  • 6155143474
2.0
2+ reviews, 1 sources
  • We took our girls....14-15yrs old. They are ANIMAL FREAKS! They paid to get in and then you can also pay about ... more on Yelp
  • There is one adjective that overwhelmingly sums up what your experience at or even remotely near Stingray Reef will be like: stinky. Insanely stinky. ... more on Yelp

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Stingray Reef
433 Opry Mills Dr
Nashville,TN,37214

IMemphis Zoo

  • 2000 Prentiss Place
    Memphis, TN, USA
  • +1 901 725 3400
  • With the improvements that have been made over the past few years the Memphis Zoo has received world... more on OpenList.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 animals representing over 500 different species. The Zoo has completed over $77 million in renovation and expansion... more on aza.org

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Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss Place
Memphis, TN, USA

JSmoky Mountain Zoological Park

  • 1039 Caney Creek Rd
    Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
  • +1 865 430 5508

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Smoky Mountain Zoological Park
1039 Caney Creek Rd
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863