Chattanooga Zoo to host 10th annual Ice Cream Safari

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — On the evening of Saturday, June 13, Chattanooga Zoo will be hosting a sweet event: Ice Cream Safari.

They say guests can explore the Zoo while enjoying all-you-can-eat ice cream from local businesses like Ben & Jerry’s, Blue Bell, Mayfield, Dippin’ Dots, The Ice Cream Show, Moonpie and more.

Along with the sweet treats, guests will enjoy interactive activities, lawn games and full Zoo admission.

Zoo Choo train rides, giraffe feedings, carousel rides and a DIY tie-dye shirt station will also be available at an extra cost.

“This is the perfect way to spend a summer evening,” said Darde Long, president and CEO of Chattanooga Zoo. “Ice Cream Safari is fun for all ages — even our animals join in the festivities with their own special frozen treats, which is really fun to watch.”

The Zoo will close at 3 p.m. on June 13 to prepare for Ice Cream Safari, which is 4 to 7 p.m.

As the event is ticketed separately from general admission, Zoo visitors who are also attending Ice Cream Safari will be asked to exit the Zoo at 3 p.m. and re-enter when the event starts.

Ice Cream Safari tickets do not grant general admission to the Zoo before the event starts.

For more information about Ice Cream Safari and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.chattzoo.org/events/ice-cream-safari.