You're never too far from a snack at Nashville Zoo.
New on tap in 2022: Grab a refreshing Tailgate beer or a delicious margarita at select locations within the Zoo!
Quills Cafe & Grill
Centrally located across from Gibbon Islands, the Quills Cafe & Grill offers a spacious dining room and an exciting menu. The Quills Cafe & Grill is open year-round starting at 9am daily closing time varies by season.
On the Menu
The Grill
Smash Hot Dog
Classic Smash Burger
Hatch and Jack Smash Burger
Double Smash Burger
Greens & Grains
Caesar Salad
Strawberry & Feta Salad
Avocado Toast
Handhelds
Chicken Salad Croissant
Beyond Burger
Chicken Tenders
BBQ Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Quesadillas
Barbeque
Loaded Veggie
Duos Queso
Kids Meals
Includes Tum-E Yummy, apple sauce & animal crackers
Hot Dog
Cheese Quesadilla
PB & J Sandwich
Sides
Fruit Cup
Chips
Fries & Cheese Fries
Beverages
Souvenir Sodas
Bottled Water & Powerade
Canned Beer/Seltzer/Wine
Tum-e Yummies
Screaming Gibbon Pizza Kitchen
On the Menu
Apps & Entrees
Garlic Knots
Turkey Club
Greek Salad
Classic Caesar Salad
Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
10" Personal Pizzas
Cheese
Pepperoni
Margherita
BBQ Chicken
Meat Lover
Desserts
Cannoli
Cheesecake
Kid's Meal
Peanut Butter Uncrustable, apple sauce, animal crackers and a kid's drink
Beverages
Souvenir Sodas
Draft Beer/Margaritas
Bottled Water
Fat Cow Creamery: Coffee and Cones
On the Menu
Espresso
Cappucino
Latte
Mocha
White Mocha
Caramel Macchiato
Monkey Macchiato Latte
Enjoy hot or iced!
More Drinks
12 South Coffee
Hot Chocolate
Treats
Soft Serve Ice Cream
Hand-crafted Desserts
Snake Bites
Grab a quick bite before walking the Jungle Loop. Snake Bites offers hot dogs, nachos, cotton candy, and a variety of drinks and slushies. Open seasonally starting at 10am daily. Closing time varies by season.
On the Menu
Snacks
Hot Dog with Chips
Nachos with Cheese
Soft Pretzel
Popcorn
Cotton Candy
Beverages
Souvenir Sodas
Souvenir ICEE
Bottled Water & Powerade
Tum-e Yummies
TN BBQ Depot
Located adjacent to Snake Bites, TN BBQ Depot features BBQ favorites with a side of kettle chips. Open seasonally.
On the Menu
Entrees
Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich
BBQ Nachos
BBQ Mac and Cheese
Hot Dog with Chips
A la Carte
Popcorn
Cotton Candy
Bottled Water & Powerade
Small & Large Sodas
Carts, Kiosks and Outposts
Located throughout the Zoo, our carts, kiosks and outposts feature staples like popcorn and drinks. Open seasonally.
On the Menu - Offering varies by location
Snacks & Frozen Treats
Popcorn
Soft Pretzel
Cotton Candy
Soft Serve Ice Cream
Dippin' Dots
Frozen Banana Treats
Frozen Lemonade
Paletas Popsicle
Beverages
Souvenir Sodas
Souvenir ICEE
Bottled Water & Powerade
Tum-e Yummies
Ⓥ - denotes Vegan menu option