Animal Adoption

You can help care for the animals at Nashville Zoo by "adopting" one for yourself or as a gift for someone else. We have many animals available for your care, and just think - there's nothing for you to clean up after!

All adoptions are valid for a one-year period and can be renewed annually.

You may adopt an animal using our secure form, or you may download a PDF Adoption Form.

Please allow 5 business days for the completion of your adoption order.

Adoption Levels Adoption Premiums
Level 1 - $25 ($25 tax deductible)
  • Personalized adoption certificate
  • Color photo of adopted animal
  • Fact sheet on the adopted species
Level 2 - $50 ($50 tax deductible)
  • Items listed above plus:
  • Adopt an Animal magnet
Level 3 - $100 ($72 tax deductible)
  • Items listed above plus:
  • Two one-day Nashville Zoo passes
Level 4 - $250 ($222 tax deductible)
  • Items listed above plus:
  • Nashville Zoo or animal specialty item
  • One Year Dual Household Level Membership

All adoptable animals may have many adoptive parents. All adopted animals remain in the care and custody of Nashville Zoo, but we hope you will visit often! No ownership rights are conferred by sponsoring an animal. Animals may not be on exhibit at all times, based on exhibit plans and weather conditions. In the event of death or relocation of an animal, a suitable replacement will be selected.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Cindy Matthews at 615-833-1534 ext. 129.