It’s an exciting time at the Chattanooga Zoo! No sooner have we completed our Reaching Great Heights capital campaign to successfully bring giraffes to the Zoo, than we are charging forward with our next campaign appropriately named “Charging Forward.”

CAPE OF AFRICA EXPANSION

This $3.9 million Cape of Africa exhibit will further the goal of bringing more African animals to our little slice of Chattanooga. Featuring somewhat lesser-known animals such as Cape porcupine, serval, and warthog these unique exhibits will immerse our guests in a full Africa experience. Here are just a few of the new expansion features:

  • Commanding views of the new exhibits from the front entrance of the Zoo.
  • Stations for guests to experience up-close animal encounters.
  • Areas for interactive education encounters, keeper talks and small group presentations.
  • Soothing, peaceful stream meandering through the habitat creating a sense of calm.
  • Separate entrance for groups and student field trips further streamlining and enhancing safe entry for all guests.
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Following the goals presented in the Zoo’s 2013 master plan, completion of this exhibit will propel the Zoo to new levels as a leading attraction and destination in Chattanooga. It also furthers the Zoo’s conservation and education mission through great engagement with our guests through animal interactions, educational programs, and up-close experiences.

We are grateful for the overwhelming community support that helped us Reach Great Heights – now we look forward to Charging Forward with you!

Purchase a customizable brick here to support the expansion and become part of Chattanooga Zoo history for a long time to come.

  • 5 Giraffe
  • Giraffe2
  • Serval Usemi GT 2
  • Penny Prickles2
  • Warthog2

How You Can Help

New construction projects and other capital improvements require widespread support from all Zoo supporters. Your generous support and love for your community Zoo will help us achieve our goals and stay true to our mission. Gifts of all sizes are needed and together we can make this amazing project a reality.

Donate here and select "Africa Phase II" or purchase a customizable brick here to support the expansion and become part of Chattanooga Zoo history for a long time to come.

corporate or individual donations

Donna Deweese

Director of Development (423)697-1322 x 5703 ddeweese@chattzoo.org

Darde Long

CEO AND PRESIDENT (423)551-3918 dlong@chattzoo.org
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CAPE OF AFRICA EXPANSION
Cape of Africa Expansion Brochure That's My Brick! Click to Support.
Thank you to the following for being our Cape of Africa Charging Forward leaders