Visitor Information

Rules and Regulations

We want your visit to be safe and enjoyable, so we ask that you respect the following rules and regulations. For the safety and welfare of our animals and visitors, please follow the following rules:

  • Smoking is not permitted on Zoo grounds.
  • Please don't bring pets (trained service animals are allowed).
  • Feeding animals can cause sickness and is not permitted.
  • Please stay on pathways and do not enter non-public areas.
  • Bicycles, skates, skateboards, roller blades or Heelys are not allowed.
  • Please refrain from using loud radios.
  • Please no glass containers, disposable straws or lids, or alcohol.
  • Firearms or other weapons are not permitted.

Please respect the animals that call Nashville Zoo home. Do not make loud sounds, harass, throw food or objects, or tease the animals.

Nashville Zoo reserves the right to refuse or revoke admission to anyone who engages in or appears to be engaging in inappropriate or offensive conduct, as determined by Zoo staff. The Zoo is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged articles and is not required to issue refunds or exchanges for inclement weather. All guests entering Nashville Zoo grounds grant permission to Nashville Zoo to utilize his/her image or any recordings for any purpose without payment.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we hope you enjoy your visit to Nashville Zoo! For comments and questions, please call (615) 833-1534, or email pr@nashvillezoo.org.