Ijams Boardwalk above the Tennessee River

Hours & Directions

The Ijams grounds are open every day of the year from 8 am until dusk. The River Boardwalk, which overlooks the Tennessee River, is one of the most popular destinations at Ijams! And YES: The River Boardwalk is OPEN!

Hours

VISITOR CENTER

The Visitor Center features animal exhibits, gift shop, offices, and restrooms.

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  • 10 am-6 pm Monday-Friday

  • 9 am-6 pm Saturday and Sunday

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Please read Ijams' COVID-19 Policies and Procedures before your visit.

NAVITAT KNOXVILLE

See Ijams from a whole new perspective with Navitat Knoxville! Reserve your space now or learn more about treetop adventures, ziplines, and rates.

THE OUTPOST (QUARRY BEER GARDEN)

  • 10 am-6 pm Monday-Saturday

  • 12-6 pm Sunday

  • Closed when River Sports Outfitters boat rentals are closed.

RIVER SPORTS OUTFITTERS BOAT RENTALS

  • 10 am-6 pm Monday-Saturday

  • 12-6 pm Sunday

  • Closed on rainy days. 

  • Last rental booked one hour before close.

Visitors looking at animals in the exhibit hall at ijams
Girl at Navitat Adventure Course
Paddle Boarding at Ijams

Directions

FROM DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE VIA GAY STREET

 

  • Take Gay St. Bridge south.

  • Turn left on Sevier Ave.

  • Sevier Ave. becomes Anita/Hillwood Dr.

  • Turn right at the stop sign on Island Home Ave.

  • Ijams is about 1 mile on the left.

FROM I-40W

 

  • Take James White Pkwy exit 388A.

  • Cross Tennessee River and take Sevier Ave./Hillwood Dr. exit.

  • Turn left on Sevier Ave. (becomes Hillwood Dr.).

  • Turn right on Island Home Ave.

  • Ijams is about 1 mile on the left.

FROM I-40E

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  • Take James White Pkwy exit 388A.

  • Merge on James White Pkwy.

  • Cross Tennessee River and take Sevier Ave./Hillwood Dr. exit.

  • Turn left on Sevier Ave. (becomes Hillwood Dr.).

  • Turn right on Island Home Ave.

  • Ijams is about 1 mile on the left.

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