Zoo Knoxville currently has two other Giraffes in its care, per the zoo’s website: Frances, a nine-year-old female and her son Jumbe Junior (JJ), who is four years old.

KNXOVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Zoo Knoxville is mourning the loss of a 24-year-old giraffe who was born at the zoo in 2001. The zoo shared the news on social media just after 6 p.m. Wednesday, saying ...

Celebrate with a few pythons and frogs! Knoxville’s zoo and an adventurous putt-putt spot won big in USA TODAY’s 10BEST Awards.

The otters took full advantage of the snowy conditions and sledded down a hill on their bellies. The video, provided by Zoo Knoxville shows the otters slipping down the slope, crashing into the fresh ...

However, it's a guarantee that no one enjoyed Knoxville's recent snow day more than the residents of Zoo Knoxville. The otters took full advantage of the snowy conditions and sledded down a hill ...

A recent executive order is seeking to eliminate several federal agencies, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). As one of the only federal agencies dedicated to funding ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — People will have some more time to stop by Zoo Knoxville soon after it shifts to extended hours. Starting March 1, the zoo will be open until 5 p.m. — welcoming guests in ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Lucille the giraffe was born at Zoo Knoxville on Feb. 2, 2001. Around 24 years later, the zoo said she had died after touching the lives of countless people. The zoo said she ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - A zoo in Tennessee is mourning the loss of a beloved member of its giraffe family. Zoo Knoxville took to social media to share the passing of Lucille ...