The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere - Events and Parties

Jungle Gym Parties

Looking for a one of a kind place to celebrate?

Have a Jungle Gym party! This is the perfect place to gather the youth soccer team, Sunday School group, child's class outing and so much more!

The world-class Jungle Gym is 66,000 square feet of pure, untamed fun! Grab your friends and their families and have exclusive access to the Jungle Gym for a potluck picnic dinner or any swinging good time!

What a Jungle Gym Party Includes:

After-Hours Exclusive Rental of the Jungle Gym
One Staff Member to Assist You
100 People Maximum: Call 615-833-1534 x 100 to discuss additional charge if over 100.

Jungle Gym Site Rental:

Members: $300
Non-Members: $400

Dates/Times:

April 20 - August 10 Only
6 - 8 p.m. (or dark) Swinging Good Fun

Add Another Wild Dimension:

All add-ons must be ordered at least 5 business days prior to party and picked up by 5 p.m. on the party date.

Catering: Call 615-445-7825 to discuss menu & pricing
1/4 Personalized Jungle-Themed Sheet Cake (serves up to 25): $30
Goodie Bags: $5/bag

Please Note:

Guests allowed admission at 6 p.m.
Animal exhibits close at 6 p.m.
After 6 p.m., guests MUST remain in the Jungle Gym.
Guests seen on the animal trail after 6 p.m. will be asked to leave the Zoo property.
All guests must exit the Zoo at 8 p.m. or dusk - whichever comes first.
No visitors will be allowed on the Jungle Gym after dark.

Important Information:

Balloons, Alchohol, Straws, Glass and Piñatas are NOT allowed on Zoo property
Each child and adult over the amount allotted will be billed $5/person. (Credit Card Number is required to reserve Jungle Gym. Overages will be charged to this card.) A Zoo representative will perform a headcount that you will sign and acknowledge.
Your signature verifies total and authorizes your credit card be charged for the overage amount.
A $75 Cancellation Fee will be retained for all parties cancelled after initial booking and payment.
A $100 Cancellation Fee will be retained for all parties cancelled within 7 days of scheduled party date. Additional $20 cake fee, if ordered, if cancelled within 4 days of party.
Parents are responsible for overseeing both the party and outdoor activities.
If the Zoo is closed (weather or animal emergency), the party will be refunded or an attempt to re-schedule will be made.
Parties are subject to cancellation without notice.
You are responsible for clean up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation and refund process, if I need to cancel my party?

Who is responsible for set-up and clean-up?

What is the typical Jungle Gym timeline?

Payment / Cancellation / Refund Policy

A $75 cancellation fee will be retained for all parties cancelled after payment and confirmation. For all parties cancelled within 7 days of party date, $100 of payment will be forfeited. Your party package has a 100-person maximum guest count for the exclusive, private use of the Jungle Gym for the duration of the party. The Jungle Gym cannot be closed to the public before 6 p.m. and must be cleared by 8 p.m. or dusk, whichever comes first. No visitors will be allowed to remain in the Jungle Gym after dark. For parties scheduled in April or August, when nightfall may severely limit the time in the play area, party guests may arrive at 5 p.m.; however, the Jungle Gym will still not be cleared of Zoo guests until 6 p.m. No other areas are included in this package; the Zoo closes at 6 p.m.

Set Up / Clean Up

Several picnic tables are available on the back deck as well as just outside the Tot Lot for your convenience. All party goods and the transport thereof from the parking lot are the responsibility of the rental party. No alcoholic beverages, balloons, straws, or pets are allowed. A Zoo employee will be on site to clear the play area at 6 p.m. and to lockup after the party. The employee is not responsible as a Party Host. Renter is responsible for discarding or removing all trash accumulated by the party.

Typical Jungle Gym Timeline

6 p.m. - Guests are admitted through the gate and proceed to Jungle Gym to play and party until 8 p.m. or dusk.

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