Chattanooga Zoo

We’re excited to announce two new additions to our Cape of Africa expansion—meet Big Girl and Peanut! These two amazing female warthogs have joined Everett, our male warthog, on exhibit NOW! ?? For more details about their arrival and to learn more about where the girls came from, check out the full blog linked below! https://lnkd.in/e5XHEtSn #ZooNews #Warthogs #CapeOfAfrica

Without Tom Donovan, Chattanooga Zoo would not be what it is today. ?? Tom has long been one of our biggest supporters, helping the Zoo see incredible growth through his decades of unwavering support and hands-on involvement. Tom has made, and continues to make, significant contributions to major projects like the Gombe Forest Interpretive Center, Mimi's Pavilion and, most recently, The Cape of Africa! ?? Tom's late wife was also a major Chattanooga Zoo supporter, even serving on the board of directors. Barbara's Bridge (in the Himalayan Passage) and Mimi's Pavilion are both named in her honor. ?? Tom and Barbara have spent many years supporting our growth and direction, and also developed many loving friendships among the animals. In particular, Hank the chimpanzee was always very fond of the couple. Thanks to our friends at Morning Pointe Senior Living for writing this great article highlighting Tom's long-standing and ongoing support of your hometown Zoo.?? We love you Tom! ??

The Asian Lantern Festival starts in one week! We can't wait to share this unique holiday event with the Chattanooga community and beyond! At the festival, guests visit the Zoo at night and view hundreds of fascinating handcrafted lanterns! From glowing dinosaurs to exotic animals from the Amazon Rainforest, there's something everyone will love! Learn more, get your tickets and check out holiday party options here: https://lnkd.in/exahBDNa #Chattanooga #ChattanoogaZoo #AsianLanternFestival

Interested in a paid internship at Chattanooga Zoo? We are now accepting spring internship applications until November 15th! We have opportunities available in animal care, veterinary medicine, and wildlife rehabilitation! Get hands-on experience at an AZA-accredited zoo, go behind the scenes with some of your favorite animals, work closely with our passionate team, and experience the wild firsthand. To learn more about our internships and to apply visit: https://lnkd.in/eUfegtWQ

We've got some fantastic felines at the Zoo! Have you met our servals, Kiumbe and Kibeti? They're one of five fascinating species in our new Cape of Africa expansion! Kiumbe did a great job starring in this video. Click here for more info about our new Cape of Africa section: https://lnkd.in/eDGixNfa #Chattanooga #ChattanoogaZoo #Serval #CapeofAfrica

Your hometown zoo is bigger and better than ever! Get up-close with warthogs, Cape porcupines, servals and more in the new Cape of Africa section! A big shout out to Griffin Road Media for helping us showcase the expansion in this amazing ad! We also produced shorter spots highlighting the different species included in the Cape of Africa. Stay tuned for more!

Our new Cape of Africa section will be open to the public on August 31! This is our biggest expansion ever, at $3.9 million, and three amazing African species are joining our family. Come visit the Cape of Africa to see warthogs, servals, Cape porcupines, a larger giraffe yard, a serene stream and much more in this immersive, authentic experience! We want to thank everyone who paved the way to Africa including our primary sponsors Visit Chattanooga, City of Chattanooga - Government, TN State Government, Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union, First Horizon Bank and Joe and Julia Horn. For more information on Cape of Africa, visit https://lnkd.in/eDGixNfa

We are thrilled to announce that Saffron the red panda has given birth to a healthy male cub, making this the first red panda born at Chattanooga Zoo in eight years! Saffron is doing a wonderful job caring for her baby and, while we are conducting necessary wellness checks and keeping a very close eye on her and her cub, we have been able to let Saffron care for her offspring with very minimal interaction from us. Saffron's baby was named Pilatus by James Howard of WTVC-TV NewsChannel9 and Sunny 92.3. James is also a pilot who generously donated his time and expertise to transport Saffron to her new home with us last September, so we wanted to give him the opportunity to name Saffron's cub. Pilatus is a joy for us and the Chattanooga community, but he is also an important addition to the Red Panda SSP (Species Survival Plan) which aims to increase populations of this endangered species. With roughly 200 red pandas in AZA-accredited zoos (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) and between 2,500 to 10,000 left in the wild, repopulation and habitat protection are very important! Although Saffron and Pilatus have been spending most of their time off exhibit, Saffron has recently started carrying her cub into the enclosure where guests can see him. For the time being, the cub's location and visibility are totally up to Saffron. Pilatus will likely be old enough to explore his enclosure independently this fall. Stay tuned for more updates on Pilatus, and check out our blog for more info: https://lnkd.in/dksC9HNi

Our herpetology keepers Elizabeth, Will, and Max take care of 200 reptiles and amphibians every day at the Zoo! Check out a day in the life of a herpetolgist to see their routine and many of the fascinating creatures they care for. If you're interested in joining our team, check out this page to view open positions and see job alerts: https://lnkd.in/eEw_EhUs

Exciting new careers at the Chattanooga Zoo! - Events & Facilities Rental Coordinator: Join us in planning and executing events and facility rentals. Experience in event management preferred. - Volunteer Coordinator: Manage and support volunteer programs. Previous volunteer coordination experience is beneficial. Join us in our mission of education, conservation, and community outreach. Apply now or share with someone passionate about wildlife and community service. Click the link below to apply! https://lnkd.in/eTnC5ngK