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Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

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Nashville Zoo is accredited by the prestigious Association of Zoos and Aquariums, assuring the highest standards of animal care and husbandry. The Zoo is a non-profit organization and the mission of Nashville Zoo is to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership.

Since the move to Grassmere in 1996, Nashville Zoo has created many new exhibits, hosted exciting community events and designed a variety of children's programs. The Jungle Gym playground is the largest community-built playground in the United States and includes over 66,000 square feet for sliding, swinging, climbing, crawling and exploring. From African elephants to Bengal tigers and red pandas, Nashville Zoo provides a home to animals found all over the world. These beautiful creatures can be found in equally beautiful habitats like the new Giraffe Savannah, Alligator Cove, African Wild Dog Habitat and many more. Other exciting additions include the Wild Animal Carousel and an interactive Lorikeet Landing exhibit where you can enter an aviary and be surrounded by more than 50 Australian parrots. The Grassmere Historic House and Farm still stand, providing a glimpse into farm life during the 1880s.

Hours: Monday-Sunday, March 15 - October 13 9:00am-6:00pm; October 14 - March 14 9:00am-4:00pm
Prices: $15/Adults, $13/Seniors 65 + and $9/Children ages 2-12
Parking: $5/Parking per vehicle

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    Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

    3777 Nolensville Road
    Nashville, TN 37211

    Phone: (615) 833-1534   |   Email   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    05/26/12- 05/27/12

    Zzzoofari Slumber Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Zzzoofari Slumber Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere May 26-May 27, 2012 Join us for a zoo-nique camping experience as you sleep under the stars just a short distance away from the snoozing animals. Enjoy a variety of activities that may include: Private Keeper Talks Animal Presentations Hayrides Crafts & More Zzzoofari Slumber is an overnight camp session for families or escorted children and is recommended for children 4-12 years old....

  • Upcoming Events

    06/01/12	Brew at the Zoo Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Brew at the Zoo Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere June 1, 2012 Nashville Zoo and Rhizome Productions are teaming up for Brew at the Zoo on Friday, June 1. Animals, live music, local food trucks, and 75 craft beers are on tap at this unique after-hours, adults only event. At Brew at the Zoo, guests can wander the Entry Village, Festival Field and African Savannah exhibit areas while sampling beer from more than 25 craft breweries. The Zoo’s hyacinth macaw, meerkat,...
    07/28/12	Ice Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Ice Day Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere July 28, 2012 Looking for a chilly place to pass the "dog days of summer?" Come to Nashville Zoo and chill out with the animals! This mid-summer event is ice-packed with fun activities, including: popsicle treats for the animals, free ice cream samples for our human guests provided by Blue Bell Ice Cream, an ice cream eating contest, a water slide inflatable and much, much more! Helpful Information: This event is included in regular admission.
    08/09/12	"Wild Impressions" Animal Art Auction Nashville Zoo at Grassmere "Wild Impressions" Animal Art Auction Presented by Nashville Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) and Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere August 9, 2012 Zoo animals have expressed their creative side, and now you have a chance to own one of the animal masterpieces. Browse and bid on artwork created by some of Nashville Zoo’s most creative painters as you enjoy live music, cash bar, door prizes, carousel rides, and more. Paintings will be available for auction from animals such as tigers,...
    09/01/12- 09/02/12	Zzzoofari Slumber Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Zzzoofari Slumber Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere September 1-September 2, 2012 Join us for a zoo-nique camping experience as you sleep under the stars just a short distance away from the snoozing animals. Enjoy a variety of activities that may include: Private Keeper Talks Animal Presentations Hayrides Crafts & More Zzzoofari Slumber is an overnight camp session for families or escorted children and is recommended for children 4-12 years old....
    09/06/12	Sunset Safari - A Walk on the Wild Side Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Sunset Safari - A Walk on the Wild Side Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere September 6, 2012 Join Nashville Zoo for an evening that promises to tantalize all of your senses. Travel the Zoo’s pathways to uncover delectable treats from restaurants, caterers and bakeries around the city and exotic beverages from around the world. Groove and sway to musical beats while you are greeted by unusual animal hosts who welcome you to this one-of-a-kind event. All funds raised from this event will support Nashville Zoo - from providing education programs for children to feeding our...
    09/14/12	HealthSpring Senior Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere HealthSpring Senior Day Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere September 14, 2012 Nashville Zoo and HealthSpring are partnering for Senior Day on Friday, September14. From 9:00am-4:00pm, adults age 65 and older get free admission to the Zoo. Senior Day at the Zoo is the result of a partnership between Nashville Zoo and HealthSpring. HealthSpring is based in Nashville and is one of the country’s largest coordinated care plans whose primary focus is the Medicare Advantage market....
    09/22/12- 09/23/12	15th Annual Harvest Days Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 15th Annual Harvest Days Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere September 22-September 23, 2012 Step back to the days of yore, and help the Zoo celebrate its favorite "past" time, Harvest Days. Taking place on the lawn around the Zoo’s Historic Home and Farm, Harvest Days is a celebration of life at harvest time in the 1800s. Crafts people and artisans will be demonstrating 19th century trades, such as yarn spinning, weaving, blacksmithing, pottery, woodcarving and more. There will be a Civil War display, storytelling and several musical groups performing...
    10/18/12- 10/28/12	Ghouls at Grassmere Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Ghouls at Grassmere Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere October 18-October 28, 2012 Ghouls at Grassmere is celebrating another year of “spooktacular” family fun. Open three weekends in October: October 18 - 21 and October 25 - 28. (Ghouls is NOT open Halloween night). Ghouls boasts a number of Halloween fun activities designed to appeal to children 12 and under. Kids of all ages will enjoy the Trick or Treat Trail packed with 20 themed treat stations. Then make your way to festival field where there is fun for everyone with games,...

• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/26/12- 05/27/12

    Zzzoofari Slumber Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Zzzoofari Slumber Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere May 26-May 27, 2012 Join us for a zoo-nique camping experience as you sleep under the stars just a short distance away from the snoozing animals. Enjoy a variety of activities that may include: Private Keeper Talks Animal Presentations Hayrides Crafts & More Zzzoofari Slumber is an overnight camp session for families or escorted children and is recommended for children 4-12 years old....

  • Upcoming Events

    06/01/12	Brew at the Zoo Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Brew at the Zoo Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere June 1, 2012 Nashville Zoo and Rhizome Productions are teaming up for Brew at the Zoo on Friday, June 1. Animals, live music, local food trucks, and 75 craft beers are on tap at this unique after-hours, adults only event. At Brew at the Zoo, guests can wander the Entry Village, Festival Field and African Savannah exhibit areas while sampling beer from more than 25 craft breweries. The Zoo’s hyacinth macaw, meerkat,...
    07/28/12	Ice Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Ice Day Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere July 28, 2012 Looking for a chilly place to pass the "dog days of summer?" Come to Nashville Zoo and chill out with the animals! This mid-summer event is ice-packed with fun activities, including: popsicle treats for the animals, free ice cream samples for our human guests provided by Blue Bell Ice Cream, an ice cream eating contest, a water slide inflatable and much, much more! Helpful Information: This event is included in regular admission.
    08/09/12	"Wild Impressions" Animal Art Auction Nashville Zoo at Grassmere "Wild Impressions" Animal Art Auction Presented by Nashville Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) and Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere August 9, 2012 Zoo animals have expressed their creative side, and now you have a chance to own one of the animal masterpieces. Browse and bid on artwork created by some of Nashville Zoo’s most creative painters as you enjoy live music, cash bar, door prizes, carousel rides, and more. Paintings will be available for auction from animals such as tigers,...
    09/01/12- 09/02/12	Zzzoofari Slumber Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Zzzoofari Slumber Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere September 1-September 2, 2012 Join us for a zoo-nique camping experience as you sleep under the stars just a short distance away from the snoozing animals. Enjoy a variety of activities that may include: Private Keeper Talks Animal Presentations Hayrides Crafts & More Zzzoofari Slumber is an overnight camp session for families or escorted children and is recommended for children 4-12 years old....
    09/06/12	Sunset Safari - A Walk on the Wild Side Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Sunset Safari - A Walk on the Wild Side Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere September 6, 2012 Join Nashville Zoo for an evening that promises to tantalize all of your senses. Travel the Zoo’s pathways to uncover delectable treats from restaurants, caterers and bakeries around the city and exotic beverages from around the world. Groove and sway to musical beats while you are greeted by unusual animal hosts who welcome you to this one-of-a-kind event. All funds raised from this event will support Nashville Zoo - from providing education programs for children to feeding our...
    09/14/12	HealthSpring Senior Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere HealthSpring Senior Day Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere September 14, 2012 Nashville Zoo and HealthSpring are partnering for Senior Day on Friday, September14. From 9:00am-4:00pm, adults age 65 and older get free admission to the Zoo. Senior Day at the Zoo is the result of a partnership between Nashville Zoo and HealthSpring. HealthSpring is based in Nashville and is one of the country’s largest coordinated care plans whose primary focus is the Medicare Advantage market....
    09/22/12- 09/23/12	15th Annual Harvest Days Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 15th Annual Harvest Days Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere September 22-September 23, 2012 Step back to the days of yore, and help the Zoo celebrate its favorite "past" time, Harvest Days. Taking place on the lawn around the Zoo’s Historic Home and Farm, Harvest Days is a celebration of life at harvest time in the 1800s. Crafts people and artisans will be demonstrating 19th century trades, such as yarn spinning, weaving, blacksmithing, pottery, woodcarving and more. There will be a Civil War display, storytelling and several musical groups performing...
    10/18/12- 10/28/12	Ghouls at Grassmere Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Ghouls at Grassmere Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere October 18-October 28, 2012 Ghouls at Grassmere is celebrating another year of “spooktacular” family fun. Open three weekends in October: October 18 - 21 and October 25 - 28. (Ghouls is NOT open Halloween night). Ghouls boasts a number of Halloween fun activities designed to appeal to children 12 and under. Kids of all ages will enjoy the Trick or Treat Trail packed with 20 themed treat stations. Then make your way to festival field where there is fun for everyone with games,...

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    05/11/12	HealthSpring Senior Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/11/12	Zoovie Nights: Rio Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/05/12	Avian Awareness Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    04/30/12	20th Annual Golf Classic Golf Club of Tennessee
    04/28/12	Zoovie Nights: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    04/26/12	Guitars at Grassmere Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    04/21/12	Deaf Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    04/07/12	14th Annual Eggstravaganzoo and Bunny Breakfast Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    02/13/12- 02/14/12	Seasonal Job Fair Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    02/05/12	Zooperbowl Sunday Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    01/28/12	Docent Open House Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    01/21/12	Zoo Run Run Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    12/03/11- 12/18/11	A Croft House Christmas Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    11/13/11	Regions Military Appreciation Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    11/12/11	Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    09/24/11- 09/25/11	14th Annual Harvest Days Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    09/18/11	Latino Family Festival Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    09/16/11	HealthSpring Senior Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    09/08/11	Sunset Safari - A Walk on the Wild Side Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    09/03/11	Zzzoofari Slumber Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    08/04/11	"Wild Impressions" Animal Art Auction Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    07/23/11	Ice Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    07/03/11	Red, White and Zoo Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    06/18/11	Zzzoofari Slumber Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    06/18/11	Animal Connection & Communication: Morning at the Nashville ZOO Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    06/11/11	Deaf Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/28/11	Zzzoofari Slumber Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/19/11	Viva Flamingo! Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/13/11	HealthSpring Senior Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/07/11	Avian Awareness Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/02/11	Nashville Zoo Golf Classic
    04/30/11	Gardening Classes with the Masters: Culinary Herbs Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    04/23/11	13th Annual Eggstravaganzoo and Bunny Breakfast Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    04/23/11	Gardening Classes with the Masters: Medicinal Herbs Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    04/16/11	Gardening Classes with the Masters: Roses and Posies Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    04/10/11	Week of the Young Child Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    04/09/11	Gardening Classes with the Masters: Squash and Cucumbers Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    04/02/11	Gardening Classes with the Masters: Beans and Corn Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    03/26/11	Gardening Classes with the Masters: Grandmother Knew Best - Heirloom Plants Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    03/19/11	Gardening Classes with the Masters: Spring Gardens - Peas, Onions, Beets, and more Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    03/12/11	Gardening Classes with the Masters: Starting Seed & Maters Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    03/05/11	Gardening Classes with the Masters: Garden Prep - Mulching and Composting Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    02/06/11	Zooperbowl Sunday Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    01/22/11	Zoo Run Run Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    12/29/10	Zoo Blood Drive Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    12/04/10- 12/19/10	A Croft House Christmas Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    11/14/10	Regions Free Day for the Military at the Nashville Zoo Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    11/13/10	Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    10/15/10- 10/30/10	Ghouls at Grassmere Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    09/25/10- 09/26/10	13th Annual Harvest Days Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    09/20/10	Nashville Zoo Golf Classic
    09/19/10	Latino Family Festival Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    09/17/10	Senior Day at Nashville Zoo Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    09/04/10	Zzzoofari Slumber Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    08/29/10	Nashville Zoo Predators Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    08/26/10	Sunset Safari - A Walk on the Wild Side Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    07/31/10	Grandparents' Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    07/24/10	Ice Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    07/03/10	Red, White and Zoo Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    06/19/10	Zzzoofari Slumber Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    06/06/10	Titans 'Play 60' Challenge Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    06/03/10	Ads to Art: Charity Art Auction Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/30/10	Grassmere Bicentennial Celebration Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/29/10	Zzzoofari Slumber Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/21/10	Senior Day at Nashville Zoo Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/08/10	International Migratory Bird Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    04/17/10	Zzzoofari Slumber Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    04/11/10	Week of the Young Child Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    04/10/10	Deaf Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    04/03/10	12th Annual Eggstravaganzoo and Bunny Breakfast Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    03/02/10- 03/03/10	Milk the Moment Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    02/07/10	Zooperbowl Sunday Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    01/23/10	Zoo Run Run Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    12/05/09- 12/20/09	A Croft House Christmas Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    10/16/09- 10/30/09	Ghouls at Grassmere Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    10/03/09	Animal Affair 2009: A Taste of the Wild Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    09/26/09- 09/27/09	12th Annual Harvest Days Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    09/20/09	Latino Family Festival Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    09/18/09	Senior Day at Nashville Zoo Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    09/05/09	Zzzoofari Slumber Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    08/30/09	Nashville Predators Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    07/30/09	Wild Impressions: Animal Art Auction Hotel Preston
    07/25/09	Ice Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    07/19/09- 07/25/09	National Zoo Keeper Week Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    07/16/09	Safari Swizzle Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    07/03/09	Red, White and Zoo Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    06/20/09	Zzzoofari Slumber Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    06/07/09	Zoo-rific Family Romp & Chomp: Mexican Fiesta Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/29/09	Senior Day at Nashville Zoo Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/10/09	Zoo-rific Family Romp & Chomp: Mother's Day Special - Italian Feast Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/09/09	International Migratory Bird Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/04/09	Nashville Zoo Golf Classic
    04/19/09	Week of the Young Child Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    04/18/09	Zzzoofari Slumber Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    04/11/09	11th Annual Eggstravaganzoo and Bunny Breakfast Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    04/04/09	Deaf Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    03/08/09	Spring Forward with Nashville Zoo Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    02/01/09	Zooperbowl Sunday Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    01/24/09	Zoo Run Run Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

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    • Event Name: Ghouls at Grassmere
      "Very fun!"
      Review posted by: Melissa from Nashville, TN, Oct 18, 2010
      

      The hayride was the best yet! Well worth the trip and money...

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      The hayride was the best yet! Well worth the trip and money...

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    • Event Name: Regions Free Day for the Military at the Nashville Zoo
      "military free day"
      Comment posted by: Singlemomof2 from Dover, TN, Jun 30, 2010
      

      This is awesome and it's perfect for us cause it's my son and my birthday month and only 4 days before his birthday so I know one of his birthday surprises is gonna be a trip to the zoo!

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      This is awesome and it's perfect for us cause it's my son and my birthday month and only 4 days before his birthday so I know one of his birthday surprises is gonna be a trip to the zoo!

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    • Event Name: Safari Swizzle
      "Unique and fun night!"
      Review posted by: Tracy from Nashville, TN, Jun 16, 2009
      

      I went to this event two years ago - really fun evening. Elephants and giraffes are so amazing to see. Good food and drinks. Very affordable - great option for couples, friends, or a date night out... Expand

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      I went to this event two years ago - really fun evening. Elephants and giraffes are so amazing to see. Good food and drinks. Very affordable - great option for couples, friends, or a date night out from the kids. Collapse

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