The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere - Membership

Zoo View - Spring 2009

Black and White from A to Zebra
Black and white is taking center stage at the Zoo as giant anteaters, white tiger cubs and Damara zebras make their debuts. Read more...

Features

Wildly Memorable Birthday Parties
Planning a party? Go wild, and have it at Nashville Zoo!

"Browse" Our Wish List
Do you have bamboo, hackberry, elm, redbud, sweetgum, hickory, willow or cottonwood? Donate it to the Zoo's animals!

Member's Extra: ROARR
Our member recruitment program is back with a new points-based format. Check out the details to find great benefits for you and your friends!

Zoo Run Run Thanks
The Zoo's annual 5K was a swift success with 1,458 runners raising over $50,000 for the Zoo!

"Cool" Sponsorship Opportunities
Looking for unique advertising space? Check out the Zoo's new Cool Media refresh station!

Volunteers Go the Extra Mile
Thanks to the hundreds of volunteers that supported Nashville Zoo in 2008! These volunteers donated 100+ hours of their time!

Education

2009 Show Schedule
Premiering March 15
Learn about animals from around the world at our fun and educational shows. You might even become part of the show!

Photo Safari
May 16
Calling all photographers! Join us for a unique opportunity to photograph some of the education department's animal stars. Be sure to bring your camera and creative perspective!

Jr. Zookeeper
May 17, June 20, July 12, Aug. 15, Sept. 13
Do you have what it takes to be a zookeeper? Become a Jr. Zookeeper for a day and attend a classroom session, complete a special project, and work with a keeper in an animal care area! Each date is a separate class.

Summer Camp Counselors in Training (CIT)
June 8-26 & July 6-24
Come join the wild fun and help us with our summer camp! This is a great volunteer opportunity if you love working with children (ages 5-9) and enjoy being around animals. Applicants must be 15-17 years old.

Events

Eggstravaganzoo
Saturday, April 11
Grab your baskets for Nashville's largest Easter egg hunt! The Zoo will be hoppin' with hare-raising fun and appearances by the Easter Bunny! For an
up-close experience with the cotton-tailed one, register for our Bunny Breakfast!

Zzzoofari Slumbers
Saturdays: April 18, May 23, June 20, Sept. 5
Spend some quality family time pitching a tent, catching a hayride, roasting some hot dogs and then grabbing some shut eye at Nashville Zoo! Sign up today for our April 18 campout!

Golf Classic
Monday, May 4
Our 17th annual Golf Classic fundraiser will be at The Golf Club of Tennessee.

International Migratory Bird Day
Saturday, May 9
Celebrate the importance of birds in many of the world's cultures. There will be activities for all ages that raise awareness and create a better understanding of the triumphs and plights of our feathered friends.

Member Nights
Saturdays: May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8
Many animal exhibits will be open until 7:30 p.m. with docents nad keepers providing "special experiences." Free carousel rides, discounts on food and additional activities also await you!

Member Mornings
Wednesdays: May 13 & 27, June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, Aug. 12 & 26, Sept. 9 & 23
Take advantage of free carousel rides, uncrowded Jungle Gym play and the chance to see staff preparing to open the Zoo for the day, including releasing animals into their habitats.

HealthSpring Senior Day
Friday, May 29
Free admission for all seniors 65 or better! HealthSpring will also be on hand with free snack vouchers (redeemable at the Zoo's concession stands) for seniors.