The Chattanooga Zoo is open daily from 9am - 5pm, excluding Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day! *Last Admittance 4:30pm




PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE IN ADVANCE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT AND SAVE $3 PER TICKET



GROUP RATES

Bring your extended family, church, or civic group to the Chattanooga Zoo! Daily group admissions are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note, outside food or beverages are not permitted in the Zoo.

GROUP TICKETS

SCHOOL GROUPS

Qualifications for Group Rates

Your group must have 15+ people

If you are a group of 50 or more, please inquire at groups@chattzoo.org

At least one adult chaperone to every 10 children

Pay together at the same time to receive discount rate

Groups must make a reservation at least 3 days in advance

Military & Veterans

All those with military or veteran ID receive free admission, plus half off admission up to three dependents. To redeem this discount, please present your Military I.D. Card at the ticket booth. This discount applies to general admission only, not special events.

Zoo For All

The Chattanooga Zoo is proud to offer the Zoo for All Program to help make the Zoo accessible for all families. All those who participate in programs including SNAP, TANF, and WIC are eligible to receive a reduced regular Zoo admission rate. To receive this reduced admission rate, please present your program card at the ticket booth.

Hours & Weather

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ZOO RULES & POLICIES

  • No smoking on zoo grounds.
  • Kids under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Do not feed the animals, tap on the glass, make excessive noise or throw objects into the animal exhibits.
  • Do not reach into the exhibits or lift children over safety fences and barriers
  • Outside food and drink are not permitted. Food offerings are located within the Zoo.
  • Please respect and leave plants and native wildlife untouched.
  • Deposit trash in designated receptacles
  • No bicycles, skates, skateboards, etc.
  • Weapons of any kind are prohibited
  • Pets are not allowed on Zoo grounds. Service dogs and service miniature horses are allowed.
  • Shoes and appropriate clothing is required while visiting.
  • As the zoo is a family-friendly environment, vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate clothing, actions, or communications are prohibited.

Zoo Management reserves the right to escort from Zoo grounds any individuals or groups who are acting in ways deemed harmful to the animals, or the park, or that infringe upon the enjoyment of the facility by other guests.

Additional information

Please note that picnic facilities are no longer available inside the zoo and outside food and drink is not permitted. However, there are picnic areas right outside of the Zoo in the larger Warner Park. There are food offerings at the Zoo's Wild Burger located inside the Zoo.

Shoes and appropriate clothing are required while visiting the Chattanooga Zoo.

Daily zoo admission is honored for the entire day it is purchased during normal operating hours. With their receipt of purchase, guests may enter and exit zoo grounds as they wish at no additional charge on the day of their admission purchase only.

BECOME A MEMBER

Join the zoo and receive the benefits of a zoo membership including admission year round and discounts on special events and zoo shop purchases.

Rides

Zoo Rides are not included in Regular Zoo Admission. Zoo ride times and prices are subject to change without notice. For more information

on Zoo Rides, please contact Visitor Services via email or call 423.697.1322.

zoo choo train

Wednesday through Sunday Not available during inclement weather
  • $4 per person for members

  • $5 per person for non-members

Carousel

Monday through Sunday Rain or Shine
  • $2 per person for members

  • $3 per person for non-members