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Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

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The Nashville Zoo inspires a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation, and leadership.

Hours: Monday-Sunday, March 15 - October 15 9:00am-6:00pm, October 16 - March 14 9:00am-4:00pm

Prices: $14/Adults, $12/Seniors and $9/Children ages 3-12

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    Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

    3777 Nolensville Road
    Nashville, TN 37211

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

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      02/13/12- 02/14/12	Seasonal Job Fair Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Seasonal Job Fair Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere February 13-February 14, 2012 The Zoo is hosting a job fair for anyone interested in summer employment at Nashville’s number one attraction. The job fair takes place on February 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. each day at Nashville Zoo. Several positions are available in retail, concessions, maintenance and guest services. Offers for all positions are contingent on the satisfactory results of a pre-employment drug...
      04/07/12	14th Annual Eggstravaganzoo and Bunny Breakfast Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 14th Annual Eggstravaganzoo and Bunny Breakfast Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere April 7, 2012 Get the kids together, and hip hop over to the Zoo for our 14th annual Eggstravaganzoo! Nashville Zoo will be distributing 30,000 plastic eggs for children ages 10 and under to find and redeem for prizes. All egg hunt participants will receive an egg-citing prize pack. Egg hunts will take place on the Zoo's Festival Field, located behind the gift shop. Everyone is encouraged to arrive at least an hour before the egg hunt...
      04/14/12	Energy for Life Walkathon Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Energy for Life Walkathon Presented by Energy for Life Walkathon at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere April 14, 2012 The Middle Tennessee Chapter of the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation is excited and energized to be able to reach out to the community to raise awareness as well as support those who are fighting mitochondrial disease in our area. Whether you, someone you love, or someone you know is fighting this disease, we can all come together to spread the word and raise money for research toward a cure. The...
      04/26/12	Guitars at Grassmere Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Guitars at Grassmere Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere April 26, 2012 Join Nashville Zoo at Grassmere for an evening filled with great food & drink, local entertainment, and live auction. Live auction featuring 6 autographed guitars from country artists such as Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, and Jason Aldean. Proceeds benefit the Wellness Program at New Horizons Corporation, a non-profit organization that empowers adults...
      05/11/12	HealthSpring Senior Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere HealthSpring Senior Day Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere May 11, 2012 Nashville Zoo and HealthSpring are partnering for Senior Day on Friday, May 11. 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...
      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....
      06/02/12	2012 Middle Tennessee Arthritis Walk Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 2012 Middle Tennessee Arthritis Walk Presented by Arthritis Foundation at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere June 2, 2012 Join the Arthritis Foundation Saturday, June 2 at Nashville Zoo for the 2012 Middle Tennessee Arthritis Walk! The Arthritis Walk® is the signature fundraising event for the Arthritis Foundation. But it's not just an event, it's a celebration of year-round movement to help prevent and treat arthritis. All Arthritis Walk proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, and help to provide public health education; pursuing public policy and...
      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.
      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....
      09/14/12	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,...

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  • Upcoming Events

    02/13/12- 02/14/12	Seasonal Job Fair Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Seasonal Job Fair Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere February 13-February 14, 2012 The Zoo is hosting a job fair for anyone interested in summer employment at Nashville’s number one attraction. The job fair takes place on February 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. each day at Nashville Zoo. Several positions are available in retail, concessions, maintenance and guest services. Offers for all positions are contingent on the satisfactory results of a pre-employment drug...
    04/07/12	14th Annual Eggstravaganzoo and Bunny Breakfast Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 14th Annual Eggstravaganzoo and Bunny Breakfast Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere April 7, 2012 Get the kids together, and hip hop over to the Zoo for our 14th annual Eggstravaganzoo! Nashville Zoo will be distributing 30,000 plastic eggs for children ages 10 and under to find and redeem for prizes. All egg hunt participants will receive an egg-citing prize pack. Egg hunts will take place on the Zoo's Festival Field, located behind the gift shop. Everyone is encouraged to arrive at least an hour before the egg hunt...
    04/14/12	Energy for Life Walkathon Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Energy for Life Walkathon Presented by Energy for Life Walkathon at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere April 14, 2012 The Middle Tennessee Chapter of the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation is excited and energized to be able to reach out to the community to raise awareness as well as support those who are fighting mitochondrial disease in our area. Whether you, someone you love, or someone you know is fighting this disease, we can all come together to spread the word and raise money for research toward a cure. The...
    04/26/12	Guitars at Grassmere Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Guitars at Grassmere Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere April 26, 2012 Join Nashville Zoo at Grassmere for an evening filled with great food & drink, local entertainment, and live auction. Live auction featuring 6 autographed guitars from country artists such as Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, and Jason Aldean. Proceeds benefit the Wellness Program at New Horizons Corporation, a non-profit organization that empowers adults...
    05/11/12	HealthSpring Senior Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere HealthSpring Senior Day Presented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere May 11, 2012 Nashville Zoo and HealthSpring are partnering for Senior Day on Friday, May 11. 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...
    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....
    06/02/12	2012 Middle Tennessee Arthritis Walk Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 2012 Middle Tennessee Arthritis Walk Presented by Arthritis Foundation at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere June 2, 2012 Join the Arthritis Foundation Saturday, June 2 at Nashville Zoo for the 2012 Middle Tennessee Arthritis Walk! The Arthritis Walk® is the signature fundraising event for the Arthritis Foundation. But it's not just an event, it's a celebration of year-round movement to help prevent and treat arthritis. All Arthritis Walk proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, and help to provide public health education; pursuing public policy and...
    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.
    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....
    09/14/12	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,...

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  • Past Events

    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
    06/04/11	Arthritis Walk Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/28/11	Zzzoofari Slumber Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/21/11	Great Strides: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis 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	PKU Walk Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/07/11	Avian Awareness Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    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	UMDF Energy for Life Walkathon 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
    10/15/10- 10/30/10	Mr. Bond, Science Guy Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    09/25/10- 09/26/10	13th Annual Harvest Days Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    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
    06/12/10	2nd Annual All White Affair @ The Nashville Zoo 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
    05/22/10	PKU Walk Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/21/10	Senior Day at Nashville Zoo Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/15/10	Great Strides: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/08/10	International Migratory Bird Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/01/10	ALA Walkathon Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    04/24/10	Annual Children's Mental Health Awareness Celebration Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    04/17/10	Zzzoofari Slumber Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    04/17/10	YMCA Healthy Kids Day 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
    11/07/09	Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes 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
    07/25/09	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
    05/31/09	Titans 'Play 60' Challenge Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/29/09	Senior Day at Nashville Zoo Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    05/16/09	Great Strides: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis 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
    05/02/09	2009 Asthma (ALA) Walk Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    04/25/09	Annual Children's Mental Health Awareness Celebration Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
    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

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