Attractions
T-rex dinosaur looking out from lush foliage

...they're back!

  March 10 to July 30

Take a journey to the past and walk through a wooded forest alongside life-sized animatronic dinosaurs this spring and summer at DinoTrek!

DinoTrek Roars Back March 10 - July 30

Spot These Species

New this year, meet a 23-foot-tall brachiosaurus and a family of triceratopses. Say hello to returning favorites, including T-Rex and megalosaurus!

Experience

Watch as these giant life-sized animatronic dinosaurs hiss, spit, move and roar on this wild prehistoric adventure.

Tickets

Access to DinoTrek is $4 per person. It is not included with Zoo admission or membership. Tickets can be purchased at Entry Village or near the exhibit.

Learn more about DinoTrek »

Sensory Friendly DinoTrek Experiences: Enjoy DinoTrek without movement or sound from 9:00 to 10:00 am on Sunday, May 28, Wednesday, June 21, and Sunday, July 23. Prepare for your visit by reading the DinoTrek social story: English Version | Spanish Version 

Our T-Rex laid an egg! Guess the hatch date for a chance to win a membership »

 

 

Adventure 4D Theater

Sit back and enjoy an immersive 4D short film featuring thrilling 3D and multi-sensory special effects that make you feel the action on the screen!

Our 50-seat 4D theater shows two films throughout the day with screenings every 15 minutes. Multi-sensory effects vary by film but can include bubbles, mist, scent, snow, wind and more!

$4 per person  |  Included in the Unlimited Ride Pass and Adventure Pass!

Tickets are available for purchase at the Zoo's Entry Village and at the theater.

Now Playing

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs 4D Experience

Get ready for an adventure of mammoth proportions with Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs The 4D Experience! Join your favorite sub-zero heroes and venture into a mysterious underground lost world of dinosaurs!

ICE AGE TM & © 2023 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

 

DC League of Super-Pets: 4D Experience®

After Superman™ and the rest of the Justice League™ are kidnapped by Lex Luthor™ and his villainous guinea pig, Lulu, the crime-fighting DC Super-Pets including Krypto™ the Super-Dog and Ace the Bat-Hound must master their newfound powers to save the Justice League™ and Metropolis in the wildly funny 4D Experience® filled with special effects that will bring you into the action!

DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WB SHIELD: © & ™ WBEI. (s23)

 

Accessibility

The 4D Theater is wheelchair accessible with two reserved spaces available per showing.

Soaring Eagle Zip Line

Nashville Zoo’s zip line experience takes riders on a tree-top trek to see giraffes, rhinos and more. Soaring Eagle lifts guests 110 ft high and several hundred yards back before releasing the seat for an exhilarating 28 mph ride back to earth.

Soaring Eagle costs 4 attraction tickets (tickets are $2 each and can be purchased near the Soaring Eagle ride).

Restrictions: Riders must be at least 42" tall. Riders 42-47" must be accompanied by an adult. Combined weight must not exceed 450 lbs per 2 riders. Please note, the ride will not operate during adverse weather.

 
 

More Zoo Fun & Attractions

Nashville Zoo attractions provide guests with the opportunity to learn, ride, and play! 

 

Wild Animal Carousel

Take a spin on one of the 39 brightly-colored, wooden animals, including a giant anteater, clouded leopard and more. The pavilion features carvings by Zsolt Hormay, the master carver who helped create the Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Cost per rider: 1 attraction ticket ($2, available near the ride)

Wilderness Express Train

Climb aboard and take a short journey into wooded territory and undeveloped terrain. The train ride, ideal for kids up to age 5, requires no tracks and chugs along a small circular path surrounded by trees and nature. It’s the perfect ride for the young and young at heart.

Cost per rider: 1 attraction ticket ($2, available near the ride)

Up-Close Animal Experiences

Lorikeet Landing  -  Enjoy a real nose-to-beak experience and stroll through the beautiful aviary. Exhibit entrance is free. Guests may feed the lorikeets for 1 attraction ticket ($2). During our summer hours (mid-March through mid-October, Lorikeet Landing closes at 5:15 with nectar sales ending at 4:30.

Kangaroo Kickabout  -  Enter the home of red kangaroos and interact with them! Guests can get a close experience by walking a path through the habitat. While guests must stay on the pathway, kangaroos are free to wander the exhibit.

Critter Encounters  -  Ever wanted to take a selfie with a goat? Make that dream happen and get up close with some of the Zoo's most personable animals. The exhibit is home to our Galapagos tortoises, goats, alpaca and a variety of birds.

Jungle Gym

Nashville Zoo's Jungle Gym is the wildest place for a high-flying, high-swinging adventure! Come swing like a gibbon, run like the zebras and prowl around tiger-style in the 66,000-square foot playground. Jungle Gym features a 35-foot tall tree house structure, super slides, swings, and giant snake tunnel.

Now Open: Thisbe & Noah's Promise Park. Thisbe & Noah, a nonprofit organization based in Nashville, partnered with the Zoo to create a new section within the Jungle Gym that will incorporate equipment for all types of disabilities. Learn more here.

Please note: The “tot lot” (padded toddler area) and a small piece of the original playground structure remain closed as additional repairs need to be made in those areas.

Grassmere Historic Home

Listed on the National Register of Historic Homes, the Grassmere Historic Home was built in 1810 and is the centerpiece of the Grassmere Historic Farm. The home is open seasonally for guided tours, but you can explore the Historic Farm grounds year round, including the heirloom garden, family cemetery, and the Morton Family Exhibit.

To learn more about the history of the Grassmere Historic Home, refer to this page.