KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Spring will soon be here and our local birds will again begin their courtship season. Join us as naturalist Stephen Lyn Bales explains bird courtship rituals and habits at this Zoom educational presentation on Thursday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. Did you know that the male bird claims their territory and… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — What do you think? Is this face more of a Mike or Robert? Charles or Hank? Whatever your opinion, you get to decide! Zoo Knoxville is asking for help naming their new baby giraffe. Just submit your idea to the link here, or at zooknoxville.org right here. A few finalists will be chosen next… Keep Reading
While people across the country celebrated New Year’s Eve with virtual get-togethers and parties, one man in Knoxville was in the University of Tennessee Medical Center with COVID-19. He had his 12-year-old dog by his side, Duchess. However, she needed a safe place to go, according to a release from the University of Tennessee. Duchess couldn’t stay… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Oscar the bull received special foot care from University of Tennessee veterinarians. “Hoof material of a cow is like our fingernail. It is constantly growing,” said Dr. Joe Smith, who specializes in working with large animals at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. So Smith and his team are not… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — All across East Tennessee there are animals looking for their forever homes; Cera Smith with the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley spoke with WATE along with one of the many pets they have up for adoption. For more information on the Humane Society and all of the animals, they have… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has resumed its winter trout re-stocking program, providing winter trout fishing opportunities to people who don’t normally have them. “Here in East Tennessee, we’re blessed with cold water mountain streams and rivers that support and sustain trout throughout the year,” TWRA spokesperson Matt Cameron explained. “But… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The lastest addition to the Zoo Knoxville family has a distinctively Tennessee flair. The zoo announced Friday that the langur troop has grown by one. The bright orange baby was born Nov. 30 to parents Lucy and Walter. It is the second langur baby born in Knoxville in the last three… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Sad news from Zoo Knoxville. Chimpanzee Jambo delivered a stillborn baby girl last night. Her keepers did everything they could for her but weren’t able to save the baby chimp. It would have been the 14-year-old Jambo’s first baby. Her pregnancy was announced in July. She came to the zoo from the Maryland Zoo… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Humane Society Tennessee Valley is getting a cleaning assist from Knoxville-based Tidy Dog. The pet product company made a donation of ergonomic food bowls that help older dogs reach their food more easily, and as a result, cut down on messes. While a new dog bowl may be a small change,… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn — Senior citizens will get the zoo to themselves for a few hours on Monday. The Senior Sunrise at Zoo Knoxville will give seniors free admission to the zoo from 7 a.m. until 9 a.m. on Sept. 28. During the morning hours, complimentary coffee and light breakfast snacks will be available. Guests can… Keep Reading
