Chattanooga Zoo

Mission: To engage, educate and inspire our community to better understand and conserve wildlife by creating meaningful connections between people and animals.

With our intimate, innovative exhibits, wide-ranging educational offerings and commitment to conservation, our vision is to be a premier destination for all guests and the pride of our community.

Wildlife Rehabilitation

The Chattanooga Zoo’s Wildlife Rehab Department is a licensed rehabilitation facility that maintains permits from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The Wildlife Rehab Department operates from 11:00am to 4:00pm daily.

Conservation Efforts

Conservation and preservation of animals and the natural world are core values of the Zoo’s mission. The Chattanooga Zoo continues to further its mission by promoting local and global conservation projects. The Zoo’s conservation programs have one of the broadest reaches in the Chattanooga area, sharing critical conservation messages with more than 200,000 people annually.