The Zoo Crew Blog shares stories about our animals, our people, and the work we do in Chattanooga and beyond.
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Chattanooga Zoo celebrates birth of first red panda cub in eight years
July 18, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Saffron the red panda has given birth to a healthy baby boy! Check out more information about Saffron and her cub.
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Chattanooga Zoo releases over 30 salamanders in local conservation program
May 30, 2024
Learn about our hellbender headstart program and read about our latest hellbender release.
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A special thank you to seven Zoo interns!
May 15, 2024
Explore the captivating world of our current interns as they immersed themselves in the daily operations of the Zoo.
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Appreciating Chattanooga Zoo Employees
April 11, 2024
Keepers, maintenance, vet techs, volunteers and many others are essential for day-to-day operations at the Zoo!
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