Exotic Animals in the Smoky Mountains? You Bet!

When you think about animals in the Smokyanimals. Stop for a visit with lemurs and porcupines or
Mountains, the ever-popular black bear probablycapture some photos of the powerful African serval,
comes to mind first. Since the Smokies are home toa cousin of the cheetah. If you're a bird lover, the
over 10,000 species of animals, seeing deer, fish andcockatoos and macaws will absolutely enchant you.
birds in this area is not a surprise. On the other hand,There's plenty to entice reptile fans, too, including an
finding zebras or crocodiles in this neck of the woodsinteresting collection of snakes, lizards, tortoises and
would be a bit of a shock. Believe it or not, animalscrocodiles.
such as camels, llamas and monkeys are alive andReady to take to the outback? Head off for an
well in the mountains of Tennessee. Just a shortAussie Walkabout. New to the Discovery Zoo, the
drive from the Smoky Mountain National Park is aWalkabout has 17,000 square feet that kangaroos
variety of exotic animals awaiting your visit.and wallabies call home. There's also a sheep station
The Circle G Ranch in Straw Plains, Tennessee, is oneand bird aviary for your enjoyment.
place you'll find critters that wouldn't normally call theZebras and Monkeys and Reindeer, Oh My!
Smokies home. Ever ridden a camel? You can atThe Deer Farm Exotic Petting Zoo is another animal
Circle G. Less than 30 minutes from the Smokylover's delight located in Sevierville, Tennessee on 143
Mountains you'll find camels wandering through 62acres. Adults will enjoy horse rides on guided trails,
acres of wilderness. Ready to climb aboard?while pony rides will keep the little ones entertained.
Experienced guides will take you on an unforgettableThe petting zoo gives you an opportunity to
one-hour camel safari.experience unique animals including reindeer, exotic
Maybe you prefer to see the animals from acattle, zebras, monkeys, camels and more.
distance. If that's the case, the Drive Thru Zoo is forNo matter what kinds of animals you like, you'll find
you. Putter along the paths as ostriches, zebras andthem in the Smoky Mountains. Visit the Great Smoky
llamas curiously walk right over to your car. WhetherMountains National Park to view the area's best-loved
up-close or from the comfort of your vehicle, you'llbears, deer, fish and foul. Then head out for a short
be amazed at these incredible creatures.drive to discover exotic animals from faraway places.
A Rainforest in TennesseeExperiencing such a variety of creatures is an
Take a trip to the rainforest when you visiteducational and enjoyable experience for the whole
Sevierville, Tennessee. There you'll find Rainforestfamily.
Adventure Discovery Zoo featuring over 400 lives