| When you think about animals in the Smoky | | | | animals. Stop for a visit with lemurs and porcupines or |
| Mountains, the ever-popular black bear probably | | | | capture some photos of the powerful African serval, |
| comes to mind first. Since the Smokies are home to | | | | a cousin of the cheetah. If you're a bird lover, the |
| over 10,000 species of animals, seeing deer, fish and | | | | cockatoos 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 woods | | | | interesting collection of snakes, lizards, tortoises and |
| would be a bit of a shock. Believe it or not, animals | | | | crocodiles. |
| such as camels, llamas and monkeys are alive and | | | | Ready to take to the outback? Head off for an |
| well in the mountains of Tennessee. Just a short | | | | Aussie Walkabout. New to the Discovery Zoo, the |
| drive from the Smoky Mountain National Park is a | | | | Walkabout 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 one | | | | and bird aviary for your enjoyment. |
| place you'll find critters that wouldn't normally call the | | | | Zebras and Monkeys and Reindeer, Oh My! |
| Smokies home. Ever ridden a camel? You can at | | | | The Deer Farm Exotic Petting Zoo is another animal |
| Circle G. Less than 30 minutes from the Smoky | | | | lover's delight located in Sevierville, Tennessee on 143 |
| Mountains you'll find camels wandering through 62 | | | | acres. 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 unforgettable | | | | The 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 a | | | | cattle, zebras, monkeys, camels and more. |
| distance. If that's the case, the Drive Thru Zoo is for | | | | No matter what kinds of animals you like, you'll find |
| you. Putter along the paths as ostriches, zebras and | | | | them in the Smoky Mountains. Visit the Great Smoky |
| llamas curiously walk right over to your car. Whether | | | | Mountains National Park to view the area's best-loved |
| up-close or from the comfort of your vehicle, you'll | | | | bears, 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 Tennessee | | | | Experiencing such a variety of creatures is an |
| Take a trip to the rainforest when you visit | | | | educational and enjoyable experience for the whole |
| Sevierville, Tennessee. There you'll find Rainforest | | | | family. |
| Adventure Discovery Zoo featuring over 400 lives | | | | |