Support the Zoo

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.

Flamingo Adoptions Coming Soon!







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
($24 tax deductible)
  • Items listed above, plus:
  • Zoo animal magnet
  • Two one-day Nashville Zoo passes
Level 3 - $100
($48 tax deductible)
  • Items listed above, plus:
  • Two additional one-day Nashville Zoo passes
Level 4 - $250
($188 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.

Adoptable Animals
African Elephant American Alligator
Bengal Tiger Blue Poison Arrow Frog
Bongo Clouded Leopard
Cougar Damara Zebra
Eurasian Lynx Eyelash Viper
Giant Anteater Green Anaconda
Hyacinth Macaw Masai Giraffe
Meerkat Mexican Redknee Tarantula
Ostrich Pileated Woodpecker
Rainbow Lorikeet Red Panda
Red River Hog Rhinocerous Hornbill
Ring-tailed Lemur Schmidt’s Guenon
Short-tailed Leaf Nose Bat Siamang
White-cheeked Gibbon
Adopt an Animal!

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