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Wild Works:
Global Conservation

Nashville Zoo is committed to saving species and protecting habitats near and far.

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Nashville Zoo is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Your donations and visits support our mission to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership.

Leopard Forest
Opens June 20!

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Now Blooming!

ZooFlora: An Orchid Safari

This brand-new botanical experience at the Zoo runs May 23 through July 6!

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Explore the Zoo

Our ticket prices vary by date. Click on the "Buy Tickets" button below to see our Adult ticket pricing for each day.

Youth (2-12 years old) are $4 less than the adult price. Children under 2 are free.

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Member reservations are no longer required!

Don't forget to bring your membership card AND an ID for entry.

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Today at the Zoo

Zebra, Ostrich & Antelope Keeper Chat
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Living Reef Keeper Chat
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Animal Encounter at Unseen New World Plaza
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Veterinary Tech/Keeper Chat
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Kangaroo Meet & Greet
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Tropical Toxins Keeper Chat
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Wild Works Animal Show
10:45 AM - 11:05 AM

Clouded Leopard OR Red Panda Keeper Chat
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Hamish Meet & Greet
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Chilean Flamingo Parade
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Wild Works Animal Show
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM

Koi Keeper Chat (Jungle Gym)
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Animal Encounter at Unseen New World
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM

Spider Monkey Keeper Chat
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Wild Works Animal Show
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

Trumpeter Swan Keeper Chat
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Komodo Dragon Keeper Chat
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Meerkat Keeper Chat
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Animal Encounter at Unseen New World Plaza
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

Andean Bear Keeper Chat
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Critter Encounters Keeper Chat
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

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Getting Here

3777 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN 37211

Nashville Zoo can be accessed from either I-65 or I-24 at the Harding Place Exit.

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Hours of Operation

March 7, 2025 - October 13, 2025 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
October 14, 2025 - March 2026 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Upcoming Events

06/13/25 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Brew at the Zoo

05/31/25 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM

World Parrot Day
06/20/25 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Leopard Forest Ribbon Cutting

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Download Our New App

The new Nashville Zoo app is now available for free through the App Store and Google Play. Make the most of your visit with an interactive map, itinerary planning, real-time updates, exclusive deals and more!