Events and Parties

Red, White and Zoo


Saturday, July 3
Nashville Zoo will be kicking off the Fourth of July festivities with an American celebration! Come join us Saturday, July 3 on our very own "Freedom" Festival Field for a day of fun-filled activities and an endless hot dog buffet (additional fee required).

Celebration Activities 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(Included in price of admission)

Bounce House
Inflatable Obstacle Course
Pie Eating Contest
(registration on event day, space is limited)
(5-12 yr olds: 1:00 p.m.; 13-17 yr olds: 1:30 p.m.; 18 and over: 2:00 p.m.)
Bean Bag Toss
Horse Shoes
Hula Hoops
Docent Biofact Station
Fresh-cut watermelon slices (additional fees apply)
Air Brush Tattoos (additional fees apply)
Face Painting (additional fees apply)


Endless Hot Dog Buffet (Pricing Below)
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Unlimited Hot Dogs
Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Potato Chips
Assorted Cookies
Bottled Water, Iced Tea and Soda (Limit 2 drinks/person)

$7.00/person = early registration (Closed)
$10.00/person = day of registration

Early registration for the buffet is now closed. Guests can register the day of the event on Festival Field.

For more information, please contact the Special Events Department at specialevents@nashvillezoo.org.