“Zoo Knoxville is committed to protecting endangered species locally and globally. They strive to provide visitors with exciting and educational experiences while promoting conservation efforts. The Zoo Knoxville also actively conserves outside its grounds, with notable achievements in preserving the East TN bog turtle and ongoing research into native hellbender and mudpuppy salamanders. Their dedicated staff members travel to remote locations like the Komodo Islands, Madagascar, and Indonesia to conduct research in animals' natural habitats. Through collaboration with other AZA-accredited zoos, they work towards developing comprehensive species survival plans for animals living in North American zoos. Free admission for children 2 and under.”
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