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Brights Zoo is a privately owned zoo. Therefore, the zoo does not receive state, local or federal funding of any kind. All admissions proceeds goes directly towards caring for the animals and upkeep of the zoo. This includes animal housing, appropriate diet, veterinary care, new exhibit and design for all maintenance of the facility. BRIGHTS ZOO Please take a moment and sign our guestbook.
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Brights Zoo is a private, family-owned facility nestled in the hills of East Tennessee. Animals living here include some rare & endangered species such as addax, bongo and scimitar-horned oryx. The center also contains more common but
exotic creatures like red kangaroos, spider monkeys, bactrian
camels and pygmy goats. Lorikeet Feeding Special, click here for more details!
Our long-term efforts to expand the population of rare and endangered species have resulted in successful breeding of several different species of protected animals. Zoo Hours Summer Tour Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Gift Shop Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Winter Tour Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday tours are by appointment only. A 10% deposit is required when reserving weekend dates. Summer hours begin April 1st and end October 15th. Winter hours start October 16th and last until March 31st.Beginning in 2008, we opened the gates for school tours of our facility. This two-hour excursion was designed to educate children of any grade level about pivotal issues concerning the support and welfare of animals everywhere. 1. The Animal Tour is a guided tour. Topics covered include learning to recognize animals at each exhibit, adaptations for survival and general information along with interesting facts about each species. Animal photography is encouraged. 2. Animal care focuses on the everyday activities associated with caring for animals and concentrates on feeding habits and veterinary care. Feeding habits cover the diet and nutrition for the animals both in captivity and in their natural habitat. Veterinary care features common animal pests and parasites, and preventative measures and treatments for controlling them. 3. Conservation covers man's impact on his environment and demonstrates the need for the protection of natural habitats required for the survival of wild animals. 4. Literature provided at the conclusion of the tour contains handouts with profiles of the animals exhibited, and many of the facts covered in their husbandry, conservation demonstrations and lecture. The literature is crafted to generate a lasting impression of the visit and underscore the importance of animal conservation and habitat protection.
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