Cherokee Bear Zoo
Cherokee, NC
- Admission
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- Accreditation
- None listed
not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Everything below is directory information drawn from public sources and the zoo's own site.
Animals at Cherokee Bear Zoo
We haven't confirmed this zoo's animal list yet.
Feathers & Fangs from visitors
What people who've been to Cherokee Bear Zoo say
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Cherokee Bear Zoo compared with nearby zoos
How Cherokee Bear Zoo lines up against the closest zoos we have details for — useful if you're deciding between them for the same day out.
| Zoo | Distance | Admission | Hours | Size | AZA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Bear ZooThis zooCherokee, NC | — | — | — | — | No |
| Parrot Mountain and Garden of EdenPigeon Forge, TN | 26 mi | $29.95 | Hours not published on the homepage; 2026 season opened Feb 28. | — | No |
| Zoo KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN | 49 mi | $26.95 | 9AM – 4PM | 53 acres | Yes |
| Greenville ZooGreenville, SC | 68 mi | $15 | Spring/Summer (Mar 7 – Nov 2): daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Fall/Winter (Nov 3 – Mar 6): daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Last admission 4:00 PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day; annual maintenance closure Feb 2 – Feb 13. | — | Yes |
Distances are straight-line. A dash means we haven't confirmed that detail yet, not that the zoo lacks it.
AZAThe Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Accredited members have passed an independent inspection of animal care and welfare, safety, conservation and education, repeated every five years. Many smaller facilities never apply, so “not accredited” isn't a verdict on its own. What accreditation means · How we check this
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