What is big, purple and coming to Knoxville Zoo? It’s Barney! Join Barney and his friends the Berenstain Bears from PBS Sprout™ on Saturday, July 19 at Knoxville Zoo.

Visitors will have the opportunity to watch and participate as Barney performs his 20-minute Sing-Along at the zoo’s News Sentinel Amphitheatre (Bird Show stage) at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Limited seating is available.

Popular Sprout characters, the Berenstain Bears, will be available at the Comcast Sponsor Village in the zoo’s plaza at various times throughout the day for photo opportunities and to greet guests.

Guests are encouraged to bring a copy of their current Comcast billing statement to receive a free child’s admission with a paid adult admission or $5 off a Knoxville Zoo annual membership. A current Comcast account statement must be presented at the time of purchase to receive the discount. Limit two free children’s admissions per statement or one membership discount per statement. Valid on July 19, 2008 only. Not good with any other discounts, coupons or promotions.    

Don’t let a forecast of rain keep you from heading out to Knoxville Zoo! Knoxville Zoo is providing each guest with their very own rain insurance plan. 

If it rains during a visit to Knoxville Zoo, guests may request a pass for a free return visit valid through the end of the year.

Each guest may request “raincheck” pass issued on the same day from Knoxville Zoo’s ticket booth. Passes will be given in exchange for that days paid ticket stub. In order to receive a pass for a free return visit, each guest must present their Knoxville Zoo ticket stub showing paid admission on that rainy day.

If the weather forecast calls for rain, remember two very important things; a twenty-percent chance of rain means an eighty-percent chance of sun, and if it rains during your visit, you can come back any day, this year for free!