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Zoos & Aquariums

No family trip is complete without making some new furry, feathery and scaly friends at Tennessee’s epic zoos and aquariums.

With world-class attractions around the state, they’re a great stop on a family trip or for any animal lover. Browse zoos and aquariums below by region to start planning your trip.

Zoos & Aquariums
West Tennessee

Creating Adventures. Saving Wildlife.
Zoos & Aquariums

Memphis Zoo

The Memphis Zoo spans 70 acres and is home to more than 3,500 animals representing over 500 different species.

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Fun Memories made at TN Safari Park in Alamo, TN
Zoos & Aquariums

Tennessee Safari Park

Visitors raved that they have never had so much fun!!!

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Come feed + visit the giraffe
Zoos & Aquariums

Southland Safari Cabin Rentals and Guided Tours

Guided Safari Tour+ Encounters + Cabin Rentals

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Hillcrest Safari Tours

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Zoos & Aquariums
Middle Tennessee

Wild cats at the zoo
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Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

Where animals, nature and fun converge

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Tennessee's largest petting farm and family fun park with activities for all ages.
Farms & Orchards

Lucky Ladd Farms

Escape to the country-side for a fun experience with your family. Award-winning 60-acre farm park features Tennessee's largest petting farm, pony rides, splash pad, wagon rides and good old fashioned fun things to do with kids.

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June Catter Cash in drum shelf
Fun & Games

Mewsic Kitty Cafe

We're Tennessee's first cat cafe! Cuddle with adoptable rescue cats in our honky-tonk themed cafe!

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Zoos & Aquariums
East Tennessee

Exterior view of the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater
Zoos & Aquariums

Tennessee Aquarium IMAX® 3D Theater

Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater is the only cinema in Tennessee using the new IMAX with Laser projection system.

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Aquarium expert holding a freshwater turtle
Zoos & Aquariums

Tennessee Aquarium

Located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga on the beautiful riverfront, the Tennessee Aquarium is the top-rated aquarium for guest satisfaction.

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Bays Mountain Park
Nature & Parks

Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium

Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium is a 3,550-acre nature preserve with a state-of-the-art planetarium theater and the largest city-owned park in the state of Tennessee.

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Baby giraffe with no patches
Zoos & Aquariums

Brights Zoo

Brights Zoo! A great place to bring the family for a day.

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Marvel at 12-foot sharks, sawfish and Sally, the giant green sea turtle!
Zoos & Aquariums

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

Marvel at 12-foot sharks, sawfish and Sally, the giant green sea turtle!

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Zoo Knoxville Tiger Exhibit
Zoos & Aquariums

Zoo Knoxville

Spend the day at Zoo Knoxville. Stroll our habitats graciously or have a heart-pounding adventure. You’re bound to learn exciting new things! It’s Wildly Fun!

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