The Little Ponderosa Zoo

06/13/2026

GOOD MORNING FROM THE PONDEROSA!☀️

Hope everyone is staying cool!
If you need any tips check in with our resident Sulcata tortoises!🐢🐢

HOURS
MON-SAT 10-5
SUN 12-5

Thank you for your support and God bless!

06/12/2026

GOODMORNING FROM THE PONDEROSA!

Stop by and visit with us!

🦌Your daily dose of cuteness from our residents if you can’t make it soon❤️🐪

HOURS
MON-SAT 10-5
SUN 12-5
Last admission at 5:00

Thank you for your support and god bless!

06/06/2026

Good morning from The Ponderosa!
And Charlie the camel!

Make the most out of your Saturday!
Stop by, see Charlie, hit a food truck and have a zoo day!

HOURS:
Mon-Sat 10-5
Sun 12-5
Last admission at 5:00

As always thank you for your support and God bless!

06/05/2026

We are overjoyed to have been named the #1 Must-See Wildlife Rescue in Tennessee by Travelmag Tennessee!

Here’s a couple of things the author, Irma, had to say about us.

“Unlike many wildlife facilities that keep visitors at a distance, Little Ponderosa offers interactive opportunities that let you get closer to the animals than you’d ever expect.”

“Little Ponderosa proves that smaller rescues can make a massive impact. The facility may not have the polish of major zoos, but what it lacks in glamour, it more than makes up for in heart.“

We are grateful that others love our little place as much as we do!
Stop by and see what all the fuss is about.
We’re open, rain or shine, Monday through Saturday 10am-5pm and Sundays 12pm-5pm.

These 11 Tennessee wildlife rescues offer meaningful animal encounters, conservation stories, and unforgettable ways to support rescued animals.

06/04/2026

THIS WEEKEND

Don’t forget to stop by the zoo this Saturday, June 6th, and enjoy our first Feast with the Beasts food truck rally!
Food trucks/booths will be serving from 11AM-4PM.

We’d like to thank our vendors for supporting the zoo with their participation and the donation of a portion of their proceeds for the day.
Sissy’s Sweet Sips
Tina’s Sweet Factory
Big Daddy’s Snack Shack
865 Small Town Treats
Break Through Nutrition
Floyd’s Snack Shack

We hope to see you there!

06/03/2026

The Little Ponderosa Zoo and Rescue is looking to hire a new member for our team. The open position is a full-time position for an animal caretaker/zookeeper.

We are looking for someone that is hard-working and is passionate about caring for animals. We are in need of a team member that has a flexible schedule, can work in all weather conditions, is willing to work weekends, and can work partial and/or full shifts on holidays. We are hoping to find someone that is comfortable with this and is willing to go above and beyond for the animals that call Little Ponderosa home.

If you are interested in this position, you can find an employee application on our website that you can email to us at [email protected] or mail to us at 629 Granite Road, Clinton, TN 37716.

06/03/2026

05/26/2026

What's that? The Little Ponderosa Zoo is open today? From 10am-5pm?

Scale yeah!

We hope you'll stop by and allow our cold-blooded community to welcome you with some side-eye on this cloudy Tuesday.

05/25/2026

IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!

Our jeeps of the jungle Fundraiser will return in June!
So mark your calendars,polish those 🛞, take your top off and come join us!
JUNE 20th 10am-2pm

Some frequently asked questions…

Interested in being a vendor?
CLICK THIS🔗
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/vendor-registration-23

Can you bring a cool jeep?
YES

Can you look 😎 supporting wildlife and conservation?
YES

Will people tell you how cool your jeep is?
👏 THEY ARE JEEP PEOPLE

Can you sponsor this event?
CLICK THIS 🔗
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/jeeps-of-the-jungle-sponsorship

Will there be hot dogs?
MOST LIKELY

Message us with any questions or give us a call at 865-457-5536

If you’re interested in parking your jeep in the zoo please arrive no later than 9:30 and you must leave your jeep in place until the event is over.

We look forward to seeing you!

GOD BLESS!