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Get face-to-face with the zoo's famous chimpanzees. Featuring two waterfalls, a vine-draped indoor viewing area and outside play yard, Gombe Forest gets you so close to the action, you'll fe
Experience the country life without even leaving the city! At this popular exhibit you'll be able to greet goats and sheep in the petting area. You'll also see dromedary camels, pot-bellied
Retrace the journey of Marco Polo as you discover fascinating and wonderful creatures from the vast Himalayan Mountains of Asia. On your journey you'll see highly endangered snow leopards, playfu
This area of the zoo is home to animals you can find right here in the United States. Themed after Chattanooga's long-standing association with railroads, Walkin' the Tracks offers a fun and
Take a walk on the wild side and explore the immense rainforest of Latin America. Here you'll see the amazing dexterity of spider monkeys and the mysterious prowl of jaguars, the largest cats in
This exhibit is one that some people are afraid to enter! But there's no reason to be scared. The snakes, lizards, amphibians and spiders found in this exhibit don't deserve their bad reputa
Learning is simple with simple machines. Come outside and play in the hands-on 'Rooftop Fun Factory.' Use a pulley to lift yourself off the rooftop, get dizzy spinning the Archimedes's
The Little Yellow House gives little ones (newborns to four year olds) the Creative Discovery experience at a pace and scale they can enjoy. Children can choose from a variety of activities, such as c
Experience the complexity of nature as you and your family observes the bees hard at work in the full-size Honey Bee Observation Hive. As the seasons pass, observe how the bees adjust their daily habi
Have you ever wanted to get a little closer to the animals at the zoo? Now's your chance to experience the zoo in an entirely different way! This fascinating guided adventure that takes you throu
Optics is the study of science and light. Using funny mirrors, giant kaleidoscopes, and depth perception, the optics gallery creates a myriad of visual illusions that will have you questioning and lau
The Tennessee Aquarium's River Journey and Ocean Journey buildings are home to a richly diverse collection of animals including sharks, seahorses, free-flying songbirds, cold-climate penguins, ri
What's the Scoop? Grab a shovel and start digging in a large-scale sand pit to find the answers. The 'Excavation Station' allows kids and adults plenty of reasons to play in the sand. U
'Creation Station' is a fun and easy hands-on activity center where children and adults can unwind and create while taking a rest between gallery exhibits. From feathered hats to wobbly cate
The doctor is in at Creative Discovery Museum. Help your children become more comfortable with doctor visits by letting them explore a realistic doctor's office. You will be able to treat a patie
What does it take to become an inventor? Believe it or not, there is one common trait that all inventors and children have in common: curiosity. The 'Inventors' Clubhouse' is designed t
Design, sculpt, draw and create in this hands-on, multimedia gallery space. Children can make sculptures at the clay table, draw a self-portrait, photograph themselves in a different art style, make p
The 'RiverPlay' exhibit encourages families to explore how a river works. Adults roll up their sleeves and join the kids as they discover all the different things water can do. 'RiverPl
Ever wonder where a steel pan comes from? Is your singing voice different from your speaking voice? Do all string instruments need a bow to produce sound? Visit the Music Gallery to answer these and o
Have you ever wanted to get a little closer to the animals at the zoo? Now's your chance to experience the zoo in an entirely different way! This fascinating guided adventure that takes you throu
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