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Location
Accessibility
Handicap accessible, flat, air conditioned, all one level, wheelchair and walker friendly
Visitor tip
Prioritize the outdoor animal feeding experience (goats, emus, llamas) by purchasing feed bags early in your visit. This is a signature interactive activity that visitors frequently mention and recommend.
Best time
Visit on a weekday morning (opening time around 9am) to see animals most active and alert, as reviews note animals can appear lethargic during busier afternoon periods.
About Rainforest Adventures Zoo
Wild animals shown with kids in mind. Zoo with 140 species on view, from reptiles to birds, plus educational activities & goats to pet.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- Smoky Mountains, Tennessee
- Size
- 2+ acres with 130+ animal species
- Highlights
- Close Encounters with otters and sloths, Jungle Jim animal shows
- Admission
- $21.99 adults, $14.99 children (2-11)
- Accessibility
- Fully wheelchair accessible, flat, air-conditioned
What visitors say
We went here this afternoon to spend the canceled school day doing something fun. It was a great experience. All the animals seemed healthy and had nice clean enclosures. The staff were all friendly and helpful. I wish I caught the guys…
If I could give this place zero stars, I would, the enclosures are all indoor and the animals seem sad and lethargic. They would barely move and to be honest the reason is they dont have enough space and they have fluorescent lighting…
What a great place to take your kids! And adults will enjoy it too. It's bigger than I imagined and it's mostly indoors, so don't let the weather keep you from visiting. It is clean, well laid out, and very professional. You can tell…
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Did You Know?
- The zoo operates 363 days per year, remaining open year-round except for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, providing consistent accessibility for educational visits and field trips
- Features over 130 species of tropical and temperate animals including specialized interactive experiences with otters and sloths through the Close Encounters program with behind-the-scenes tours
- Offers outdoor petting and feeding experiences with multiple animal species including goats, emus, llamas, and sheep, with 223 visitor mentions of goat feeding in reviews
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