KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — On Monday, Zoo Knoxville opened back up to the public. The zoo had closed its doors to visitors back in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic for a total of 61 days. With Monday’s reopening, visitors can still see the animals, but should expect a few changes. “We were allowed to open as… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Zoo Knoxville announced they expect to reopen in May. The Zoo’s President and CEO Lisa New announced Tuesday that May 18 is the target date for reopening. New said the zoo will limit the number of visitors with online ticket sales and reservations. Zoo Knoxville will reopen as passive use only, with… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Warmer weather means more bees are swarming. Every spring, what looks like “clouds” of bees stick to trees and sides of houses. Beekeepers are urging people to call the professionals to remove those swarms safely. Knoxville Beekeeper Rick Cheverton runs The Cliffs of Honey Bee Farms described swarms of bees come in a variety… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — If you are looking to add a new family member, The Blount County Animal Center has plenty of adorable and adoptable pets waiting for a forever home. They joined us to review the new policies they have in place to keep the animals and community safe. Continue Reading on ABC 6 WATE Keep Reading
[Spring Break Virtual Field Trips] Take a virtual field trip to see all kinds of animals with Animal Cams! See Baboons, Penguins, Polar Bears, Apes, Koalas, Giraffes, Burrowing Owls, Elephants, Tigers and Condors at the San Diego Zoo! https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams See Pandas at Zoo Atlanta! https://zooatlanta.org/panda-cam/ See Giraffes, Gorillas, Elephants, Leaf Cutter Ants, Rhinos, and Chimps… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tiana has arrived in East Tennessee! Giant anteater Tiana is settling in at her new home in Wee Play Adventure and spending time with her new caretakers. Tiana is in her mid-teens and could live up to 25 years in the zoo’s care. She’s a big girl, about 100 pounds. Our annual… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — If you think the scariest thing on campus is your grades, you haven’t been to the University of Tennessee. A 200-pound black bear was spotted roaming around the Knoxville school grounds early Sunday morning, Dec. 29, leading university police to call the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) for help. When wildlife officials… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn (WVLT) — Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee is hosting an adoption event at Pet Smart near West Town Mall from 1-6 p.m on Sunday. FFF said they have several cats and kittens who need a furever home. Potential pet parents can visit the Feral Feline Friends website. to see all cats and kittens available… Keep Reading
