Zoo Knoxville celebrates Zookeepers Week, this year the focus is teamwork! We are so thankful and proud every day of all their hard work and dedication.
Happy Zookeepers Week!
Meet Aquarium Keeper Kenny
🐠 Good morning from Kenny! He’s an Aquarium Keeper and has been at our Zoo for 10 YEARS! Tune in to find out his favorite Zoo memory and more.
Wild Cats Of The World: Serval
The Serval(Leptailurus serval), is a solitary wild cat that lives in Africa. It is the only felid classified in the genus Leptailurus.
| Genus | Leptailurus |
| Species | L. serval |
| Binomial Name | Leptailurus serval |
| Length | 59 cm to 1 m(1’11″ to 3’3”) |
| Shoulder Height | 45-60 cm(1’6”-2′) |
| Weight | 7-18 kg(15-40 lbs.) |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| IUCN Status | Least Concern |
Range and Habitat
The Serval inhabits grasslands throughout much of Africa.
Physical Characteristics
A Serval’s coat is spotted and striped, and is a tawny color. It’s belly is white. Servals have small heads and long ears.The Serval has a whitish chin with spots and streaks … Continue