This story is free to read. Chattanooga Zoo reopens 0 Comments officials-chattanooga-zoo-reopens officials-chattanooga-zoo-reopens By Staff Report July 10, 2013 1 min read Chattanooga Zoo The Chattanooga Zoo has reopened, according to Chattanooga’s Youth and Family Development department. The zoo had closed because paperwork had not been filed on time with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.