Seasonal attraction maintenance: The Jungle Gym will be closed August 14-18. The Carousel will be closed August 22-25. Zoo will close early at 4pm on Wednesday, Aug. 23. for a private event.

Today at the Zoo

We have many exciting events daily at the Nashville Zoo. We encourage all of our guests to learn more about the different activities and take advantage of all of the opportunities Nashville Zoo offers.

We're Growing Wild! Here's our most recent construction update.

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Spider Monkey: Treetop Passage is now open!

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White Rhinoceros are now roaming at the Zoo!

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Upcoming Events at the Zoo

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Nashville Zoo's experienced staff is actively involved in research, habitat protection, breeding programs and education initiatives around the globe as well as in our own backyard.

Raising Babies

At Nashville Zoo more than 28 clouded leopard cubs have been born since 2009.

Pioneering Care

Nashville Zoo's staff is literally writing the book for anteater care.

Strengthening Natives

Nashville Zoo has released more than 11,000 Puerto Rican Crested Toad tadpoles back into their native habitat.

Giving Globally

Nashville Zoo contributes financially to a wide array of organizations around the world, including the Red Panda Network.

Working Locally

Nashville Zoo was first to breed Eastern hellbenders, and first to breed any type of hellbender using biotechnology.

Zoo News & Updates

Experience Partners

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