Visitor Information .


Welcome to Nashville Zoo's Visitor Information Page

Here you will find the information you need to fill your Nashville Zoo experience with joy and discovery. For more information, please click the links on the left of this page. You can learn even more about Nashville Zoo with our e-news updates - Sign Up Now!

Season

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is open every day except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Inclement weather may cause an unannounced closing for the safety of our guests and our animals.

While most of our animals adapt to the cooler climate during the winter season, there are times when the cool weather cause certain animals to stay inside. For more information, click here.

Hours of Operation

March 15 - October 14:  9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

October 15 - March 14:  9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Zoo will be closing to the public at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 26.

Price of Admission

Group Admission Rate
Adults and Teens $14
Seniors (65+) $12
Children (2 - 12) $9
Children Under 2 Free
Nashville Zoo Members Free

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Prices subject to change without notice.

Parking is FREE!

Nashville Zoo offers $1 off admission for military personnel and everyone in their party when they present their military ID.

Group Rates and advanced tickets are available. School groups must register in advance to receive school group pricing. You may also call 615-833-1534 ext. 100 to schedule your school group visit.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

Cash, Check (businesses and school groups only), Credit Card (Discover, Mastercard, Visa)

Stroller & Wheelchair Rentals

We will ask to hold a photo ID for collateral.

$7 - Single Strollers

$9 - Double Strollers

$6 - Manual Wheelchairs

$20 - Electric Wheelchairs

Directions

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Map and Directions to Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo (3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN 37211) can be accessed from either I-65 or I-24 at the Harding Place Exit.

From I-24: Exit Harding Place (#56) on the east side of Nashville and head west about 1.5 miles to Nolensville Pike. Turn right on Nolensville and the Zoo is about one mile on your left.

From I-65: Exit Harding Place (#78A) on the south side of Nashville and head east to Nolensville Pike about 2 miles. Turn left on Nolensville and the Zoo is about one mile on your left.

From I-440: Exit Nolensville Pike (#6) on the south side of Nashville and head south about 2.6 miles. The Zoo is on your right.

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