The Zoo Crew Blog shares stories about our animals, our people, and the work we do in Chattanooga and beyond.
Two new warthogs have joined the family!
February 24, 2025
Peanut and Big Girl, two female warthogs, have moved to Chattanooga all the way from Florida! Learn more about our newest residents!
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The Legacy of Spiderman
February 13, 2025
Spiderman, a beloved spider monkey at Chattanooga Zoo, became an icon with his playful antics and special bond with the staff. His pranks and affection touched many, and though he passed, his spirit and legacy remain a cherished part of the Zoo’s history.
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New Year, New Sloth!
January 1, 2025
Boysenberry the two-toed sloth has found a new home in Chattanooga! Learn more about her trip from Portland, Oregon, and check out our live video stream of Chattanooga Zoo's newest resident!
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We have four new fennec foxes!
December 10, 2024
Chattanooga Zoo is home to four new fennec foxes: Gus, Max, Quinn and Daisy! You can see them on exhibit in the Deserts of the World building.
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Chattanooga Zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered primates and opens naming contest
October 22, 2024
In September 2024, we welcomed two pied tamarins into the world! This remarkable primate species is critically endangered and could go extinct within decades. Learn more about how you can help, and help us name these newborns!
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Exploring Career Opportunities with Chattanooga Zoo's PEDZ Program
October 15, 2024
The PEDZ program is a youth employment initiative for teens ages 14-22. In this blog, program participant Suzi Rivera discusses the program and the impact it has had on several individuals.
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