Zoos
Clayton Family Kids Cove
📍 3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr, Knoxville, TN 37914🌐 www.zooknoxville.org/habitat/clayton-family-kids-cove
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
About Clayton Family Kids Cove
Clayton Family Kids Cove is a zoo in Knoxville, TN. Clayton Family Kids Cove features a Budgie Landing Aviary where visitors can hand-feed budgies and cockatiels. Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 5 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Best For
- All ages
- Theme
- 19th-century Appalachian farm
- Highlights
- Animal interactions, budgie feeding, nocturnal creatures, sandbox, wading stream
💡 Did You Know?
- Clayton Family Kids Cove features a Budgie Landing Aviary where visitors can hand-feed budgies and cockatiels
- The zoo includes a Night Club exhibit dedicated to nocturnal creatures, providing specialized viewing experiences for animals active at night
- The venue offers a seasonal wading stream in addition to a sandbox play area, providing multiple water-based interactive experiences for children
💬 What Visitors Say
- Buy tickets in advance to avoid long wait times, especially on Fridays and during field trip season when the venue gets very crowded
- Check social media before visiting for weather-related closure updates, as the outdoor play areas may be affected by conditions
- Plan for a shorter visit (1-2 hours) as the main attractions are the play place, slides, climbing area, and sand pit - not an all-day destination
- Be aware that the venue closes at 2pm on select dates for special events like Zoofari Gala, so verify operating hours when planning your visit
- This is an excellent destination for young children who enjoy hands-on outdoor play with multiple climbing and sliding structures
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