Hello! My name is Lacey. I am the Assistant Curator and one of the Veterinary Technicians here at the Chattanooga Zoo! Over the next year, I will be writing about several zoo veterinary topics. For my first blog post, I thought I would introduce myself and talk to you about what a veterinary technician does. In the most straightforward terms, a veterinary technician is a nurse that works with veterinarians and animals. In many parts of the world, vet techs are actually called veterinary nurse...| Chattanooga Zoo Crew Blog
This week is a pretty special week for many zoos & aquariums across the country. It’s a chance for us to celebrate and show our appreciation for all of our wonderful zookeepers. Here at the Chattanooga Zoo, we’ve had a generously donated lunch for our zookeepers, our Zoo Campers have made thank you cards for our animal care staff, and we’ve hosted an after-hours zookeeper hangout with free pizza and a slip & slide. Hopefully, you’ve followed along on our social media as we’ve give...| Chattanooga Zoo Crew Blog
5 Reasons to Be Excited for Q’ n Brew 2017 There are so many reasons to be excited about the Chattanooga Zoo’s signature summer event. Whether this is your first time or you’ve been coming for years, Q’ n Brew is summer fun for the whole family. If you love animals, BBQ, brews, bluegrass, or even relaxing with friends, Q’ n Brew is the place for you. Since Q’ n Brew is only a week away we decided to pick our top 5 reasons we’re excited for our favorite summertime event! 1. The B...| Chattanooga Zoo Crew Blog