Visit Brights Zoo

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.
Gift Shop Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday tours are by appointment only.

Summer hours begin March 1st and end October 15th.

Brights Zoo is open on weekdays and by reservation only on Saturday and Sunday. We prefer appointments be scheduled at least seven days in advance. Visits are guided tours lead by knowledgeable staff and each tour averages 2 1/2 hours. Due to limited staff, groups that will exceed 75 visitors require approval by the zoo director.

Rates	Admission
3 or less Adults & Children over 2	$40.00 per person
4-14 Adults & Children over 2	$30.00 per person
Children 2 and Under	Free with paid adult

Group Rate (15 - 75 people)	Admission
Adults & Children over 2	$15.00 per person
Children 2 and Under	Free with paid adult

Groups are limited to 75 visitors or less unless approved by the zoo director.

Drop-Ins

Brights Zoo allows drop-in visits during weekdays, when tour guides are available. Drop-in visitors are taken on a first come, first served basis. You may also call ahead for same day visits.

Weekend Visits

Brights Zoo is open on the weekends by appointment only. A deposit of 10% of the expected total is required to reserve Saturday or Sunday tours. No deposit is necessary for visits booked during the rest of the week.

How to Register Your Group

Choose date for visit (Click here to see available dates)

Send in (by fax or mail) the Group Registration Form.

FAX: 423-257-1999
MAIL: Brights Zoo
          Attn: Group Registration
          3425 HWY 11E
          Limestone, TN 37681

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Accepted Forms of Payment

Brights Zoo now accepts VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards.

Cash and Money Orders are welcome. We accept checks from businesses and education groups. Personal check is accepted if it contains a check number higher than 400. We charge a $25.00 fee for returned checks.

Parking

Parking is Free!

Brights Zoo Rules & Policies

No Smoking Policy

Out of consideration for other zoo visitors and the potential choking hazard that cigarette butts present to the animals, we maintain a no smoking policy on zoo grounds. Smokeless tobacco is permitted.

Food & Drink Policy

Food and drink can be brought into our facility. However, we do not allow alcoholic beverages or glass containers. No littering, please!

Please Do Not Feed The Animals!

The animals at Brights Zoo are fed a nutritious diet designed specifically for their needs. Please do not spoil their supper!

Animal Exhibition Policy

Brights Zoo does not guarantee that all animal exhibits are open during each visit. Exhibits may be closed due to temperature extremes, precipitation, or other weather-dependent factors. And just like people, our resident animals get sick, injured, or sometimes just need a day off!

Directions

We are located right off Highway 11-E (also known as Andrew Johnson Highway) in Limestone. 8 Miles West of Jonesborough and 10 Miles East of Greeneville.

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