Chattanooga Zoo to hold annual Hug a Bunny event
Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Zoo says it will be holding its annual Hug a Bunny event on April 3 and 4.
They say attendees will meet and pet many different rabbits across Zoo grounds, take photos with the Easter Bunny, get up-close with behind-the-scenes Zoo animals during meet and greets, jump in the bounce house and participate in a variety of springtime games and crafts.
Visitors will have opportunities to meet, touch and pet rabbits with the assistance of Zoo staff, but guests will not be permitted to hold the animals in order to preserve their comfort and safety.
They say guests are also encouraged to keep an eye out for a special golden egg hidden somewhere on Zoo grounds. Whoever finds the egg wins a free family membership to Chattanooga Zoo for one year.
“We created Hug a Bunny so people can love on lots of adorable bunnies without worrying about the challenges of keeping rabbits as pets. Around Easter, many families adopt rabbits only to find out that taking care of them is a bigger responsibility than they anticipated. Our event provides a great chance to come together with family and friends to enjoy the warmer weather, visit your favorite Zoo animals and, of course, pet lots of cute rabbits.”
– Darde Long, president and CEO of Chattanooga Zoo said.
Tickets are on sale for the event.
Chattanooga Zoo says general admission is included with each Hug a Bunny ticket, so regular Zoo tickets are not available for April 3 and 4.
Hug a Bunny tickets are $17.95 for children ages 3-12, $18.95 for seniors ages 65+ and $20.95 for adults. All Chattanooga Zoo members pay only $5.95 — a 70% discount — regardless of age. Children two years old and younger are free.
Hug a Bunny is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, and the Zoo is utilizing a timed entry system to help keep wait times down throughout the event. Visitors will select an entry time when they purchase their tickets, and they are asked to arrive at the event at their pre-selected time. After entry, all guests are welcome to stay until the event ends at 5 p.m.
For Hug a Bunny tickets and additional details, visit https://www.chattzoo.org/events/hug-a-bunny.
