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…
Nashville Zoo’s brand new, frightfully fun event BOOze at the Zoo is Thursday, October 13 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Celebrate spooky season with unlimited BOOze samples, costumes, trick-or-treating, live music and plenty of party animals. Guests can stroll through Trick-or-Treat trail to collect treats, explore festive scenes and meet Gourdon the Talking Pumpkin…
Zoolumination is making a grand comeback to Nashville Zoo this winter after a two-year hiatus and will run from November 18, 2022 through February 4, 2023. After a record-breaking turnout of nearly 150,000 guests in 2019 this year’s festival will be be bigger and brighter than ever. Nashville Zoo will glow with more than 1,000…
Nashville Zoo’s premier annual fundraising event Sunset Safari, presented by UBS is Saturday, September 17 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Enjoy a wild night at the Zoo filled with food, drinks, live entertainment and animals galore. Guests can stroll through Zoo pathways as they sample appetizers, entrees, sweets, beverages and more from over 40…
Nashville Zoo invites wine lovers to Red, White & Zoo, presented by PUBLIX on Friday, July 29 from 6:30 -10:30 p.m. During this event, guests can stroll through parts of the Zoo as they enjoy unlimited wine and select beers from around the world. Tomorrow is the last day to purchase tickets before all prices…
Nashville Zoo is excited to announce the birth of two male Nigerian dwarf goats born on July 5. At their July 6 neonatal exam, the darker one weighed around 5 pounds and the lighter one weighed around 5.5 pounds. The kids were born to Pekka (dad) and Kimber (mom) and can be seen at the…
Nashville Zoo proudly announces that the Morton Family Exhibit and Opening was selected as a 2022 Award of Excellence winner from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) in June of 2022. The winners of the 77th annual Leadership in History Awards earn prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of…
Nashville Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of a male and female clouded leopard on June 30. The cubs weighed in at about half a pound and measured around 4 inches in length at birth which is much larger than the average cub. Nashville Zoo now has 16 clouded leopards in their care. In…
Nashville Zoo is excited to announce that a seven-week-old male bontebok calf named Rhoden can now be seen in the mixed-species Africa Field habitat. The calf was born on May 6 and has been living off-exhibit with his mom, Eclair. Including the new calf, the Zoo now has four bontebok in their care. Nashville Zoo…
Nashville Zoo invites wine lovers to Red, White & Zoo, presented by Publix on Friday, July 29 from 6:30 -10:30 p.m. During this event, guests can stroll through parts of the Zoo as they enjoy unlimited wine and select beers from around the world. Explore the Zoo while sampling beverages from more than 30 wineries…