Ring in the spring weather at Nashville Zoo’s brand new, adults-only event Sips for Species on Friday, April 28 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. This event will include drink samples from local beverage purveyors, opportunities to learn about the Zoo’s local and global conservation efforts and close-up animal encounters. Explore the Zoo while sampling…
The prehistoric beasts are returning this spring and summer at Nashville Zoo’s fourth installation of DinoTrek. Starting March 10 through July 30, guests will have a chance to embark on a journey from the past and venture through a wooded forest alongside more than 20 life-size animatronic dinosaurs. DinoTrek begins at a hidden entrance near…
Nashville Zoo is excited to announce the addition of three new board members for 2023. This brings the total number of Nashville Zoo’s Board of Directors to 33. Learn more about each of the new members below. Adam Dretler is a principal in Diversified Trust’s Nashville office where he is responsible for serving both institutions…
Celebrate Military Appreciation Day, presented by Regions Bank at Nashville Zoo on Sunday, November 13. In gratitude for the commitment, bravery and sacrifices made by those who serve our country, active military personnel, military veterans and their immediate families are invited to enjoy free admission during regular Zoo hours from 9 am to 4 pm….
During the first two Saturdays in November, visit Nashville Zoo’s Celebrate Reading to hear children’s stories throughout the park. Celebrate Reading will take place on November 5 and November 12 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm and will feature storybook readings, animal encounters and more. Visitors can follow the “Celebrate Reading” map through the Zoo…
Nashville Zoo proudly announces that the Morton Family Exhibit and Opening was awarded Top Honors for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Angela Peterson Excellence in Diversity Award at the AZA Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD earlier this month. The Grassmere property dates back to a land grant in 1786 and has been home…
Zoolumination tickets are officially on sale! Visit the largest lantern festival in the country this holiday season and be enchanted by mystical beasts, larger-than-life lanterns and more. This event will run from November 18, 2022 through February 4, 2023. Nashville Zoo will glow with more than 1,000 authentic, custom-made silk Chinese lanterns displayed throughout the…
Nashville Zoo partners with Conexion Americas to host Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 24, for a celebration of culture and community. The festival will include folk dance performances, live music, special themed concessions, and bilingual options for Grassmere Historic Home tours, animal shows and encounters. Throughout the day, guests can expect celebrations of all…
Nashville Zoo’s annual Boo at the Zoo, presented by Middle Tennessee Honda Dealers will run October 14-30 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm nightly. Ring in the spooky season with the family and enjoy fall-themed activities, special animal shows and plenty of treats. Kids will receive a souvenir bag that they can use to collect…
This fall, Nashville Zoo will break ground on a massive parking garage expansion that will eventually increase parking capacity by 62%. During construction, the Zoo will lose about half of its current parking spots. In an effort to provide guests with the best possible Zoo experience, a reserved entry system will be implemented starting September…