Cherokee Bear Zoo and Exotic Animals is a wildlife attraction located in Cherokee, North Carolina, at the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The zoo features black bears, grizzly bears, and sun bears as its signature residents, along with a variety of other native and exotic animals including lemurs, tigers, foxes, goats, deer, and raccoons. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the animals and can purchase food to feed the bears directly, offering an up-close wildlife experience in a scenic mountain town setting. The attraction appeals to families and travelers passing through the region who are looking for an accessible and memorable encounter with wildlife in the heart of western North Carolina.
