Zoo Knoxville is proud to announce the birth of a male African lion cub to first-time mother Zahra (ZARA) and father Maji (MAW-GEE). The cub was born on February 17th. Zahra was brought to Zoo ...

Zoo Knoxville mourns the loss of Tex, the beloved 160-year-old Aldabra tortoise. Known for his affectionate nature, Tex ...

Zoo Knoxville‘s oldest animal, a tortoise believed to be over 160, has died, the zoo announced Tuesday. The Aldabra tortoise, ...

Zoo spokesperson JJ Jones revealed the name of the baby gorilla, “Cletey” (pronounced Klee-tee,) on live Living East ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Zoo Knoxville is introducing the public to its new lion cub. The cub is healthy and thriving after ...

He won't be tiny for long!

It was a wild and exciting morning at Zoo Knoxville as Living East Tennessee celebrated National Zoo Lovers Day with a live broadcast full of special moments and big ...

You already know you can use your Knox County Public Library card for free access to the books, music, movies and other resources found at the local libraries. But did you know you can also use it for ...

Some moments don’t need narration to make an impact. In a tender clip from Zoo Knoxville, a mother gorilla named Kumi gently supports her baby son as he figures out how to stand on his own two legs.

It’s one of the most colorful and interactive experiences at Zoo Knoxville and our morning crew got a firsthand look. Our ...

Zoo Knoxville celebrates the birth of Cletey, its newest gorilla, named after a cherished supporter. Cletey's arrival marks ...