The Zoo Crew Blog shares stories about our animals, our people, and the work we do in Chattanooga and beyond.

Hug a Bunny tickets are on sale!

March 2, 2026

Pet lots of cute rabbits, meet the Easter Bunny and get up-close with behind-the-scenes animals on April 3 & 4. Grab your Hug a Bunny tickets now!

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We're offering 15% off memberships in February

February 1, 2026

Claim your discount using the promo code MEMBER15!

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What you don't always see at the Zoo

January 30, 2026

Behind the scenes, Chattanooga Zoo staff work hard to fulfill our conservation mission!

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Help us name two baby emperor tamarins!

January 19, 2026

Two emperor tamarins were recently born at the Zoo. Learn more about them in this blog, and help us choose their names!

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Announcing the Asian Lantern Festival: Forest of Fantasy!

October 28, 2025

Each year's Asian Lantern Festival features an entirely new collection of glowing lantern displays. Discover dragons, fairies and even Santa Claus at the Asian Lantern Festival: Forest of Fantasy!

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Friends of the Zoo and Darde Long celebrate 40-year service anniversaries

August 13, 2025

On August 21, 2025, Chattanooga Zoo president and CEO Dardenelle Long will celebrate her 40th anniversary of service at the Zoo. Come join us for a special celebration!

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