Meet Many Animal Species in Five Ecosystems on 300 Acres

Ecosystems at Reflection Riding include:

• Riparian Zone

• Wetland

• Grassland

• Lowland Woods

• Upland Forest

We have an active project on iNaturalist where you can see the observations other visitors and our staff have made on the property. Join in the fun from the iNaturalist app or on the website. Whether you recognize the species or not, you can submit photos or audio files and the community will help identify your observation. Additionally, you'll be sharing data with the larger scientific community that can be used later for research. Please obscure the location of sensitive or endangered species. Anything you capture on our property will be automatically added to our iNaturalist project!

Meet the Beautiful Creatures Native to East Tennessee

We care for a broad collection of wildlife representing 29 species and nearly 40 individuals, all native to east Tennessee. We call them our Animal Ambassadors.  We use many of these Animal Ambassadors in our educational programs. They help thousands of school-age children and adults learn more about each species, their habitats, and how we humans can help them.

Please contact us via email or by calling 423-497-4482 with any questions.

Support Our Animal Ambassadors

The animals in our care require feeding, enrichment, and medical care year-round. Your financial contributions allow us to provide the highest level of care available in captivity and to continue to use these animals to reconnect people with nature.

Educational Experiences For All

At Reflection Riding, we believe that education is the key first step towards conservation, preservation, and a better understanding of the world. Our educational programs aim to cultivate and inspire an interest in science and the importance of nature with hands-on, experiential learning that leaves a lasting impact on kids of all ages. Below you will find our programming broken down by grade and by theme, as well as the option to create your own field trip to align with your class’s current studies.

Reservations are taken year-round on a first-come basis. Requests will be returned as soon as possible, but our educators are often on the property leading groups, so please be patient. Make sure to plan your visit early in order to ensure your program date and time. Spring and Fall programs sell out quickly.

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