Just two miles from the center of downtown Chattanooga is a location that takes visitors on a trip around the world within a two-hour visit. 

The Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park sits on six acres and showcases animals from all over the world,  including Latin America, North America, Africa and Asia. The zoo, considered as one of the city’s hidden gems, provides both an educational and recreational experience for the 200,000-plus visitors each year.

The zoo started with humble beginnings in 1937, established by the construction of two 4-inch by 6-inch cages housing two rhesus monkeys. Subsequent donations throughout the years allowed for the zoo to grow, later including lions, buffalo, bobcats and alligators. Today, the zoo features a plethora of new and interesting animals and exhibits.

A map will guide you along the zoo’s path to navigate the exhibits. On Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.,  visitors can liste

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