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Knoxville, Tenn.—Treat your beloved to a romantic evening among the penguins at the most unique Valentine’s Day event in Knoxville; “Jungle Love”, an after-hours adults-only event at Knoxville Zoo takes place on Saturday, February 13, from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Knoxville Zoo.
The evening gets started with a happy hour at Penguin Rock, where you and your sweetheart will meet Gypsy penguin, the zoo’s resident home wrecker, and hear about the dramatic romantic entanglements she has stirred up among the zoo’s flock of penguins. Then it’s off to the Pilot Traveling Exhibit Building for heavy hors d’oeuvres, another round of beverages and the evening’s feature event, “The Mating Game: Who’s In Charge”, an uproarious presentation about love in the animal world given by Kevin Hils, Knoxville Zoo’s Director of Education.
Seating for “Jungle Love” is limited, and advanced reservations are required. Cost to attend is $35 per person, and includes beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment. Guests must be 18 and over to attend and a valid photo ID is required. Reservations can be made by calling Knoxville Zoo at (865) 637-5331, ext. 300 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.knoxville-zoo.org. All proceeds from “Jungle Love” go directly to support the animals of Knoxville Zoo.
Knoxville Zoo is located off exit 392 from Interstate 40 and is open every day except Christmas Day. The zoo is nationally accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is committed to the highest standards in animal care and well-being, ethics, conservation, and education. Currently, the zoo is open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission and ticket sales stop one hour before the zoo closes. Next-day admission is free after 3 p.m. For more information, please call 865.637.5331 ext. 300.
