My First Assmebly Show...

So, today was the first assembly show of the year! We traveled to John Sevier Elementary School & performed for about 120 kids. I went with a few of my friends & talked all about animals & their adaptations. Probably the most exciting part of the program was the debut of one of my newest friends, Maya, the Boa Constrictor! She is a 7 1/2 foot long snake that weighs in at an incredible 30 pounds!! Hopefully we will be making our way out to see you at your school very soon. Remember to call & book a show with the Zoomobile & me!

You Too Can Do The Zoo! Friday, September 28th

WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Join us for the 7th annual "You Too Can Do The Zoo" at Knoxville Zoo. This event is designed for individuals with disabilities to enjoy the zoo for FREE. Admission and ticket sales stop one hour before the zoo closes.

"You Too Can Do The Zoo" was created in 2000 in an effort to promote the re-designed entrance to Knoxville Zoo, which is much more accessible and user-friendly for the disabled than the old entrance. Kids Cove, added in April 2005, is another addition that makes Knoxville Zoo a great place to visit.

People with disabilities will receive:

* Free parking (with a disabled parking tag or license plate)
* Free admission
* Sign language interpreter throughout various locations in the Zoo. This service is provided by Knoxville Center for the Deaf.
* Zoo staff and volunteers share animal information
* Educational presentations
* Manual and electric wheelchairs available for rent as available

Also, special Bird Show times throughout the day, so come by & see me.

BIRD SHOWS: 11:30, 12:30

Bob the Builder comes to the zoo...

Parties for the Zoo!

There really hasn't been a lot going on at the zoo since shows have moved to weekends only. The only news I have for the past few weeks is that I went to a party last Friday! It was a Zoofari party purchased by Don & Maureen Bosch... it was pretty neat. The wonderful sushi restaurant, Nama, catered all the food & drinks for the night while I provided the entertainment! I'm pretty sure that everybody had a great time, & I can't wait to see what this week has in store for me.

Labor Day Shows.

Well, it's that time of the year yet again. The Bird Shows are wrapping up at the zoo. This Monday, September 6th, will be the last time you will be able to see me perform in the bird show during the week. The times are always the same--11:30, 12:30, & 2:30. After Labor Day, shows will continue every Saturday & Sunday for as long as the weather permits. So, if you still haven't made a trip out to see me, be sure to stop by the Knoxville Zoo & head to the Bird Show for a "feather-raising" good time!

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NATIONAL ZOO KEEPER WEEK!!!

The week of July 16th is officially being recognized as NATIONAL ZOO KEEPER WEEK!!! I am so excited about this honor mainly because it's so nice to see the people that care for all zoo animals to be acknowledged for their wonderful devotion. In honor of this, the Knoxville Zoo is offering a few benefits that include a pizza party on Wednesday, July 18th, along with a 40% discount in the zoo shop for all keepers lasting the entire week! So, in short, here's to you zoo keepers--thanks for always keeping our bellies full & our houses clean!!!

***If you are interested in learning more about National Zoo Keeper Week please refer to the official AAZK site for more details.