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River Otter Habitat

★★★★★ 5 (1 reviews)

📍 Knoxville, TN 37914

🌐 www.zooknoxville.org/habitat/river-otter-habitat

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9 AM–4 PM
Tuesday	9 AM–4 PM
Wednesday	9 AM–4 PM
Thursday	9 AM–4 PM
Friday	9 AM–4 PM
Saturday	9 AM–4 PM
Sunday	9 AM–4 PM

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About River Otter Habitat

River Otter Habitat is a zoo in Knoxville, TN. The River Otter Habitat features three named North American river otters: Clayton, Pascal, and Reed, located in the Clayton Foundation Otter Creek exhibit at the front of Zoo Knoxville. Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 1 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Zoo
Main Attraction: Clayton Foundation Otter Creek with North American River Otters
Best For: All ages
Interactive Experiences: Animal Encounters, Keeper chats (Memorial Day-Labor Day)

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The River Otter Habitat features three named North American river otters: Clayton, Pascal, and Reed, located in the Clayton Foundation Otter Creek exhibit at the front of Zoo Knoxville
⭐Visitors can observe otters swimming and frolicking both above and below the waterline year-round, providing dual-perspective wildlife viewing
⭐The habitat offers seasonal interactive experiences including Animal Encounters and Keeper chats scheduled from Memorial Day through Labor Day

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Visit year-round to see otters swimming both above and below the waterline - the underwater viewing provides a unique perspective of their behavior that's not always visible from standard vantage points
💡The River Otter Habitat is located at the front of Zoo Knoxville, making it an ideal first stop when entering the zoo to observe otters when they're most active early in your visit
💬Note that Zoo Knoxville closes early at 2pm on Saturday, April 25th for the Zoofari Gala event, so plan your visit accordingly if you're coming that day