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Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

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.

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Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

3777 Nolensville Road
Nashville, TN 37211

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

Admission:
$15/Adults, $13/Seniors 65 + and $9/Children ages 2-12

Hours:
Monday-Sunday
March 15 - October 13 9:00am-6:00pm
October 14 - March 14 9:00am-4:00pm

Nashville Zoo will close early on the following dates:
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 - Closing at 2 p.m. for Sunset Safari

NOTE: Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is open every day except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Inclement weather may cause an unannounced closing for the safety of our guests and our animals.
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$5/Parking fee per vehicle
Accessibility Services

Current Events

05/26/12-
05/27/12

Zzzoofari Slumber
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

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,...
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.
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) 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,...

NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate. However, it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.

Current &
Upcoming Events

Current Events

05/26/12-
05/27/12

Zzzoofari Slumber
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

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,...
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.
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) 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
05/05/12	Tennessee PKU Foundation Walk Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
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
04/22/12	Community Outreach: Musical Petting Zoo at Week of the Young Child Kickoff Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
04/21/12	Deaf Day Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
04/14/12	Energy for Life Walkathon 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
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

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