Zoo Knoxville brings fairy tales to life during a day of Magical Make-Believe, presented by JK Mouse Travel - Tarah Wilson, on Saturday , April 9, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  

This enchanted day will feature Neverland and Company princesses Rapunzel, The Little Mermaid and the Scottish Princess, who will be meeting guests and posing for photos.  The day also includes real magic with performances by Magic Man Entertainment and interactive bubble shows by Pan Walker.  Aspiring princesses can complete their charmed look with complimentary hair painting done by Tennessee School of Beauty during the event.

To make the day even more spellbinding, children ages 12 and under who come to the zoo dressed as a fairy tale character will receive free admission with a paid adult ticket (one free child admission per adult).  

All Magical Make-believe activities included with general zoo admission.  Special thanks to WIVK 107.7 FM and News Talk 98.7 FM for their support of the event.  

Zoo Knoxville is a nonprofit entity situated on 53 wooded acres just east of downtown Knoxville. Zoo Knoxville features exhibits of wild animals in natural habitats and is world renowned for its efforts in conservation and species survival. Zoo Knoxville is nationally accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is committed to the highest standards in animal care and well-being, ethics, conservation, and education. Knoxville’s largest attraction, the zoo is open every day except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  Currently, the zoo is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.  Admission and ticket sales stop one-hour before the zoo closes. For more information visit zooknoxville.org.