I have found myself visiting the Knoxville Zoo at least twice a week lately. After letting my gym membership lapse a few months ago, I decided I needed to get out and walk more. I quickly bored of my neighborhood and so I took my child to the zoo. I was happy to see the anticipated Kid's Cove area has been completed and opened for the 2004 season. When you enter the zoo be sure and stop and try to find the almost always invisible Black Bears! They easily get lost in the cave display and are usually sleeping. On the rare occaisions you do see them - they are really amazing and seem content.
Head up the first slope (here comes the exercise part!) and turn left towards Kid's Cove. Be sure to stop by the River Otters and say hello. They are super cute and almost always put on a little swimming show for you. On to Kid's Cove down the big hill. A nice carousel, large sandbox and play/discovery areas for the little ones. A good day adventure area!
If you'll visit more than once per year - buy a yearly pass. It's about $50 per family.
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