Member Appreciation Week
Join us for an entire week dedicated to celebrating our amazing Nashville Zoo members! Experience special animal encounters, an exclusive preview of our new Komodo dragon habitat and fun activities for the whole family. Don't miss out on this wild week as we celebrate YOU!
Please keep in mind: Advance timed-entry reservations are required for all guests, including members. Make a reservation »
Activities are all rain or shine and Member Week activities are open to current members only. Become a member »
Schedule
With temperatures on the rise, the Zoo transforms into a water wonderland complete with slides, bubbles, splashy attractions and more on Festival Field! See all the details here »
Say Cheese! We've got your next social media post covered! Join us at Unseen New World Plaza at 10:00 am and watch as a graffiti artist creates a commemorative photo spot to celebrate the week that we'll have on display through Friday, 7/28. Plus, KLOVE Radio will be visiting with a photo booth activity in the Unseen New World plaza and you can meet special animal guests visiting there throughout the day!
Calling all young animal enthusiasts! Wear your best Zoo outfit and join a Jr. Zookeeper Session at 10:30 am to become a Jr. Zookeeper! You'll learn what it takes to be a Zookeeper and walk away with a special souvenir!
To participate: Members must show a physical or digital membership card or a member reservation ticket. Sessions are exclusive to those listed on their membership card. Non-Members are encouraged to return later for the 1 & 2 pm Wild Work Animal Shows.
Join us at the Zoo for a jam-packed day full of Keeper Talks and exclusive Animal Encounters! From meeting Jeri, the yellow-headed Amazon parrot, to seeing Andre the tamandua or Karanga the aardvark taking a stroll - we've filled this day with over 25 Keeper Talks and Animal Encounters to make this day truly WILD! Check out the day's full schedule here »
Come see the largest Komodo dragon exhibit in the Americas before the habitat opens to the public! Zoo Member preview day includes special keeper chats and special animal encounters. The first 300 families will receive their choice of a kids Komodo fact book or souvenir exhibit print!
To participate: Members must show a physical or digital membership card or a member reservation ticket. Access is exclusive to those listed on their membership card.
Preview Schedule
10 am: Ribbon Cutting
10:30 am: Amphibian procedure at the Veterinary Center
10:45 am: Komodo Keeper Chat and Animal Encounter
12 pm: Komodo Keeper Chat and Animal Encounter
1:30 pm: Komodo Keeper Chat and Animal Encounter
3 pm: Komodo Keeper Chat and Animal Encounter
4 pm: Animal Encounter
Enjoy free admission to DinoTrek all day! Plus, be on the lookout for free Dino hats and coupons from Hardees (while supplies last)!
To participate: Members must show a physical or digital membership card or a member reservation ticket. Access is exclusive to those listed on their membership card. Non-Members may still enter the exhibit with paid tickets.
Calling all young animal enthusiasts! Wear your best Zoo outfit and join a Jr. Zookeeper Session at 10:30 am to become a Jr. Zookeeper! You'll learn what it takes to be a Zookeeper and walk away with a special souvenir!
To participate: Members must show a physical or digital membership card or a member reservation ticket. Sessions are exclusive to those listed on their membership card. Non-Members are encouraged to return later for the 1 & 2 pm Wild Work Animal Shows.
