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Location
Visitor tip
Download the Nashville Zoo app before your visit for an interactive map, itinerary planning, real-time updates, and exclusive deals to enhance your experience.
Best time
Plan around special events like Sips for Species (April 24) and International Flamingo Day (April 26)—note that the zoo closes early at 4:00 PM on April 24 for the evening event.
About Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Multiple habitats housing a global array of animals, plus a popular playground for kids.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Admission
- $16-26 adults, Youth $4 less, Under 2 free
- Highlights
- Keeper chats, animal encounters, Sumatran tigers, stingray interactions
What visitors say
- Download the Nashville Zoo app before your visit for an interactive map, itinerary planning, real-time updates, and exclusive deals to enhance your experience.
- If you're a member, bring your membership card and ID for entry—reservations are no longer required, making visits more flexible and spontaneous.
- Plan around special events like Sips for Species (April 24) and International Flamingo Day (April 26)—note that the zoo closes early at 4:00 PM on April 24 for the evening event.
Did You Know?
- Nashville Zoo features Expedition Peru, an interactive exhibit where visitors can encounter and touch stingrays, offering hands-on engagement with aquatic species
- The zoo offers multiple interactive animal encounters including kangaroo meet & greets, stingray interactions, and keeper chats throughout the day, providing educational engagement beyond traditional viewing
- Nashville Zoo at Grassmere has launched a dedicated mobile app featuring interactive mapping, itinerary planning, real-time updates, and exclusive deals for visitors
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