Petting Zoo - Pet and feed deer, goats, camels, reindeer, sheep, exotic cattle, zebra, zonkeys, kangaroos, wallabies and much more! Even see prarie dogs! You are sure to have a ball whatever you’re age! Pony Rides - Fenced-off pony trail riding for kids. Our ponies are sweet and gentle. Horse Rides - Escape from the sounds of the city on horseback. We offer guided trail rides on wide, safe, shady and well maintained trails.
At the Little Ponderosa Zoo, we take pride in providing a zoo where visitors can safely interact with the animals. Most all of our animals love to be touched and hand fed, even the most exotic! That’s why we call ourselves the ’hands on zoo’.
The Little Ponderosa Zoo is also known for it’s pony rides and pony camp. Learning how to respect, ride and care for the ponies, help teach children invaluable lessons for their life to come. It’s also a blast!
Parrot Mountain and Gardens is the largest eco-tourist bird park in the southeast. The bird garden has approximately 70 birds on open perches that you can feed by hand. Enter the lory aviary where you can feed the gorgeous multicolored lories nectar from a cup in your hand. Stroll throughout the beautifully landscaped pathways to see many other birds, or sit on a butterfly, dragonfly or peacock bench and enjoy the soothing sound of the waterfall.
Experience a Truly Unique Way to enjoy the Smokies... A Llama Trek! Enjoy hiking spectacular, scenic trails in the Smoky Mountains - Llama Trekking with professionally-trained, friendly, fluffy pack-llamas! Each hiker has his OWN fluffy llama to lead (not ride!), which will carry all food, gear and supplies for you! Have fun learning about, and experiencing this unique animal while enjoying awesome mountain views, wondrous wildflowers and wildlife in its’ natural state!
