New to the Homecoming schedule this year is a visit to Brights Zoo in Limestone. Alumni from this region or those traveling in the region may have noticed the zoo while driving on Highway 11E between Greeneville and Johnson City.
In 2008, the private, family-owned zoo opened to schools and other special groups to come and learn about the rare and endangered species. The zoo features such animals as addax, bongo and scimitar-horned oryx. The center also contains more common but exotic creatures like red kangaroos, spider monkeys, bactrian camels, pygmy goats, giraffes and zebras.
To learn more about Brights Zoo, visit its Web site. The cost is $15 per individual.