Education

Group Field Trips

Your group can experience the wonders of animal species from around the world at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. Think of our park as living, changing, growing parts of our community. There's always something new to discover and learn about, whether it flies, swims, slithers or walks!

Groups of 20 or more receive special discounts with ADVANCE REGISTRATION.

Group Field Trips

How to Register Your Group

  1. Send in (by fax or mail) the Group Registration Form OR submit the Online Form.
    DO NOT DO BOTH.

    FAX: 615-333-0623
    MAIL: Nashville Zoo
              Attn: Group Registration
              3777 Nolensville Road
              Nashville, TN 37211

  2. If you would like lunch, zoovenirs or a Wild Encounter Program for your group, see below.

Here is a letter for parents for your convenience.

If you have trouble opening the PDF forms, you may need to download Adobe Reader.

Booked Dates

The following dates are already booked for Group Field Trips. Please do not request them.
May 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16

Want Lunch?

We can prepare your lunch and have it ready when you are ready to eat. Simply fill out and send in the Animeals form. You can also call The Zoofari Cafe at 615-445-3062 for short-notice orders (less than 4 days in advance).

Want ZOOvenirs?

Ensure your students have something to remember the trip by, without having to worry about making time to shop or keeping track of money. Just fill out and send in the ZOOvenirs form. For more information, please call 615-445-7898 or email the Retail Operations Manager.

Wild Fun!

Wild Animal Carousel - Nashville Zoo is offering a special group discount of $1 per person for carousel rides (normally $2 per person). Riders must be at least 42" tall. You must purchase all tokens when you pay admission into the Zoo.

Lorikeet Landing - This walk-in aviary allows guests to interact with more than 50 Australian lorikeets in a free-flight environment. Guests may purchase $1 cups of nectar for feeding the birds. Limited quantities available. Nectar cups can only be purchased at Lorikeet Landing.

Admission

The following special prices can NOT be combined with other discount offers: coupons, military discount, reciprocation, etc.

Education / Non-Profit Group Prices

Any education or non-profit group purchasing 20 or more tickets with one payment qualifies for a group discount. For education group, we offer one free adult for every 10 children. To be eligible for this rate, an organization must present a confirmation of education or non-Profit status on letterhead.

Age Group Zoo Admission Zoo and Carousel
Adult $7.00 $8.00
Child (3 - 12)* $4.00 $5.00

*Education groups are offered the child's admission rate for ages up to 18.

Title 1 Group Prices

Any Title 1 School or Head Start Center in Davidson County purchasing 20 or more tickets with one payment qualifies for the Title 1 discount. To be eligible for this rate, an organization must present a confirmation of Davidson County Title 1 status on school letterhead.

Age Group Zoo Admission Zoo and Carousel
Adult (19+) $7.00 $8.00
Child (3 - 18) $2.00 $3.00

Group Prices

Any group purchasing 20 or more tickets with one payment qualify for a group discount.

Adult (13+) Child (3-12) Senior (65+)
$11.00 $7.00 $10.00

Group members/parents who make individual payments will NOT be given the group rate. Only education groups are offered the child's admission rate for up to 18.

Wild Encounter Programs

Nashville Zoo offers on-site programs from September - May. Explore the world of animals and learn the importance of conservation with live animal demonstrations, animal artifacts and activities involving the entire group. Choose from the following topics, or ask if one can be tailored to a specific need. Most topics can be adapted to suit your specific age level.

To Schedule: Call 615-833-1534 ext. 100. Programs are offered weekdays (Monday - Friday).

Program fees: $2/person (paid at front entrance with Zoo admission)
Program Length: approximately 30-45 minutes.
Group Size: 40 maximum (students and chaperones)

Program Topics

New!! Hopping Mad with Year of the Frog: (kindergarten and up)

Jump into fun at Nashville Zoo where frogs play an important role in nature as both predator and prey.

  • Kindergarten - Grade 1: Check out how frogs communicate with each other.
  • Grades 2 - 5: Find out ways that frogs defend themselves.
  • Grade 6 and Up: Help investigate the unique crisis facing amphibian habitat conservation.

Sense-sational Animals: (preschool-Grade 1)

Is it possible for an animal to smell with its tongue? Taste with its feet? See with its ears? These questions and more will be addressed as students are introduced to animals through the five senses.

A Day in the Life: (grades 1-3)

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to truly be a wild animal? Join us for this interactive program and follow animals through a typical day. Learn how they interact with their habitat and survive.

Animal Wrappers (grades 2 and higher)

Fur, feathers, skin, scales, exoskeletons. Body coverings are just one way to classify animals. Choose this overall introduction into animal classification or get more specific with a more in-depth study of a particular group. Variations include:

  • Reptiles & Amphibians
  • Mammals Mania
  • Basically Birds
  • Creepy Crawlies (Bugs)

The Rainforest: (grades 2 and higher)

Did you know that the rainforest is home to more than half the world's animals and plants? That some trees grow to over 200 feet tall? All this and more will be discovered in this interactive program as we journey into the depths of the rainforest and actually build its layers - discovering its great diversity and importance.

Surviving the Wild: (grades 2 and higher)

The need to survive has created spectacular diversity in the animal kingdom. Discover how and why animals are so different.

Endangered Species: (grade 4 and higher)

Much of the world's wildlife is at risk of becoming threatened or endangered. Discover why species are at risk and what you can do to help.

Wildlife Careers: (grades 7-12)

Do you belong in a zoo?? This class is specially designed for middle school and high school kids interested in animal careers.

For more information about the Education Programs, please contact 615-833-1534 ext. 143 or education@nashvillezoo.org.