💬 What Parents 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

Hours

Monday9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday9 AM–5 PM
Thursday9 AM–5 PM
Friday9 AM–5 PM
Saturday9 AM–5 PM
Sunday9 AM–5 PM

Clayton Family Kids Cove

★★★★★ 5 (5 reviews)
📍 3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr, Knoxville, TN 37914
Type
Zoo
Best For
All ages
Theme
19th-century Appalachian farm
Highlights
Animal interactions, budgie feeding, nocturnal creatures, sandbox, wading stream

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