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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Releasing Hellbenders into the Wild 2025
Last week, Nashville Zoo’s ectotherm team in partnership with Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Tennessee State University, traveled to a waterway in Middle Tennessee to release a total of 17 eastern hellbender salamanders back into the wild. These hellbenders had been raised at the Zoo as part of a headstart program. Since the start of this conservation initiative, the Zoo has released over 120 hellbenders into local Tennessee streams to help bolster the popu...
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
ZooFlora: An Orchid Safari
A Brand-New Botanical Adventure at Nashville Zoo | May 23 - July 6
ZooFlora: An Orchid Safari transforms the wooded path, across from Festival Field and near Wild Animal Carousel, into a vibrant journey through global plant life. This immersive walk-through experience features stunning displays of over 50 species of orchids and other companion plants.
From the deserts of the American Southwest to the lush rainforests of Sumatra, ZooFlora transports you across continents without ever leaving ...
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Thursday, April 24, 2025
Nashville Zoo Awarded AZA Accreditation Once Again
We’re proud to announce that Nashville Zoo has once again been granted accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). We are honored to remain among the top zoos and aquariums in the country committed to the highest standards in animal care and operations.
"Congratulations to the leadership and staff at Nashville Zoo for attaining the global ‘gold standard’ in zoological and aquarium accreditation,” said Dan Ashe, president, and CEO of the Association o...
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Temporary Entrance & Entry Village Renovations
3/3/25 Update: Our Entry Village upgrades are finished, and the Zawadi Market gift shop, crane habitat, and macaw habitat are now open! The spider monkey habitat has also reopened following its boardwalk improvements.
From February 10 through early March, Nashville Zoo will have a temporary entrance as renovations take place on our boardwalk just inside the Zoo. Elevated walkways are being widened and upgraded to better accommodate our guests.
Signs will direct visitors to the temporary entr...
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Monday, December 30, 2024
Our 2024 Highlight Reel
As 2024 ends, we are excited to share our key moments at Nashville Zoo. Our continued commitment to global and local conservation is facilitated through research, habitat protection, breeding programs, education initiatives and more. Our work would not have been possible without the community's support!
This year, Nashville Zoo expects to invest $950,000 in support for conservation efforts, including direct contributions, in-house grant funding, research, education and sustainability initiati...
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Loggerhead Shrike Conservation
Our Avian department continues to participate in conservation work in Middle Tennessee by monitoring local loggerhead shrike populations. Read the updates on this project below.
The Zoo collaborates closely with Southeastern Avian Research and the Loggerhead Shrike Working Group to identify research, conservation, and management priorities for these birds.
Since 2013, Nashville Zoo staff and local researchers have surveyed and monitored loggerhead shrikes in Middle Tennessee. Each ba...
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Local Crayfish Conservation 2024
Our Aquatics team continues to participate in conservation work in our Middle Tennessee neighborhood by monitoring local Nashville crayfish populations. Read the updates on this project below.
Our Aquatics team received a grant from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2011 to develop protocols and implement long-term population monitoring for the federally endangered Nashville crayfish. The Nashville crayfish (Faxonius shoupi) is the only animal whose entire range is located only ...
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Komodo Dragon Conservation Work
Nashville Zoo is excited to continue supporting species around the world and work with local organizations to save endangered wildlife. In late February into early March of this year, our Assistant Curator of Ectotherm Nick Hanna traveled to Komodo National Park to help with hands-on Komodo dragon conservation work.
Komodo Island | Nick and KSP team weighing a wild Komodo dragon
Komodo Survival Program
Nick spent five days on Komodo Island, part of Komodo National Park in In...
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Wild Works Impact: Over $800,000 donated to conservation organizations in 2023
We’re proud to announce we’ve financially committed over $800,000 to conservation and wildlife organizations in 2023 via our Wild Works conservation program. All the selected organizations help further our mission and emphasize the importance of conserving species and their habitats both locally and around the globe. Below is a brief description and link to some of the organizations.
Rainforest Awareness Rescue Education Center (RAREC) - located outside the small town of Iq...
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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Our 2023 Highlight Reel
As 2023 concludes, we're excited to look back at what your support made possible. This year, we financially committed to donating more than $785,000 to support conservation efforts, furthering our mission to save and protect species. Our commitment to global and local conservation is made possible through research, habitat protection, breeding programs, education initiatives and more.
This year has been full of BIG successes including opening a new habitat, celebrating historic animal births,...
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Thursday, November 9, 2023
A Guide to Your Cold Weather Zoo Visit
If you’re looking for a different way to celebrate this season, winter offers an exceptional experience at Nashville Zoo. Picture long quiet walks along wooded pathways and special glimpses at animals generally more active in the cooler environment. Many of the Zoo’s animals have adapted to the Middle Tennessee climate and can be seen throughout the day. See below for general temperature guidelines to help you plan your visit!
Check the weather before you go. Our animal care team...
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Arrival of Male Andean Bear
We are excited to announce the arrival of a 10-year-old male Andean bear, Pinocchio, from Salisbury Zoo in Maryland.
Pinocchio on exhibit at Nashville Zoo
He arrived in July and underwent a standard quarantine period and has slowly been acclimating to his new habitat. Nashville Zoo was selected to receive this male bear as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Andean Bear Species Survival Plan (SSP)® and he will eventually be introduced to Nashville Zoo's female Andean bear, Luka...
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Thursday, July 27, 2023
Keeping up with the Komodos
Dragons are HERE: We are thrilled to announce that the new Komodo dragon habitat is officially open to the public. This remarkable exhibit now claims the title of the largest Komodo dragon habitat in the Americas!
As part of Member Appreciation Week, Nashville Zoo members can enjoy an exclusive member preview to see the habitat before it opens to the general public on Wednesday, July 26!
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The habitat is built to house up to two adult males, three adult females ...
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Releasing Hellbender Salamanders Back into the Wild
Last week, Nashville Zoo’s ectotherm team in partnership with Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Tennessee State University, waded into the waters of Middle Tennessee to successfully release a total of 24 eastern hellbender salamanders back into the wild. These hellbenders had been raised since 2018 at the Zoo as part of a headstart program, after being collected as eggs from streams in Middle Tennessee.
Hellbender conservation team in waterway preparing to release ...
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Researching Native Bluebird Populations
Since 2021, Nashville Zoo’s bird team has been monitoring bluebird populations right here in our backyard via nest boxes. In an effort to participate in a hands-on approach, bird keeper Rachael Payton received her federal and state bird banding permits in fall 2022 which allows her to band birds on Zoo property.
Bird banding is a strategy where researchers attach identification bands on the leg of females or males incubating eggs or feeding chicks, and then the chicks once they a...
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Spring 2023: Tips & Reminders
Spring and summer are right around the corner! As beautiful, sunny days approach, please prepare for your Zoo visit by understanding our parking and entry policies. See below.
Last fall, we started construction on a massive two-floor parking garage that will increase our parking capacity by 62% upon completion. Unfortunately, this construction has limited the number of parking spots available. In an effort to provide the best guest experience and prevent overcrowding, we will continue t...
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Dinosaurs Make a Roaring Return
The prehistoric beasts are returning this spring and summer for our fourth installation of DinoTrek. From March 10 through July 30, guests will have a chance to embark on a journey from the past and venture through a wooded forest alongside more than 20 life-size animatronic dinosaurs.
What to Expect
DinoTrek begins at a hidden entrance near the Zoo's Historic Grassmere Home and Farm and winds along a path where guests discover life-like Jurassic beasts. The animatronic dinosaurs move, g...
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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Let’s Go Girls: Celebrating the Women in Science at Nashville Zoo
The UN named February 11 International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and Nashville Zoo is joining the celebration to recognize the incredible women that have dedicated their professional lives to science and conservation work locally and around the world.
What does it mean to you to be a woman in science?
“To me, being a woman in science means being a part of a steadily growing community. It also means being a mentor and role mo...
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Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Our 2022 Highlight Reel
As 2022 and our 25th year at Grassmere come to a close, we are so excited to look back at all that YOU made possible this year. Between breeding firsts, helping endangered animals around the globe, and being surprised by the cutest little nugget - this year has been full of success!
Celebrating 25 Years at Grassmere
We’ve experienced tremendous growth since opening our doors in 1997. We are proud to now be one of the top attractions in the state, annually welcoming over...
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Monday, October 17, 2022
National Veterinary Technician Week
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, Inc. (NAVTA) recognizes the third week of October every year as National Veterinary Technician Week. This annual event recognizes veterinary technicians for their contributions in the best possible care for all animals. Veterinary technicians are educated in the latest medical advances and skilled at working alongside veterinarians to give animals the best medical care possible.
Here at Nashville Zoo, we have three wonderful ...
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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Celebrating 25 Years at Grassmere
Nashville Zoo hits 25-year milestone!
Since opening at the Grassmere property in 1997, Nashville Zoo has celebrated tremendous growth over the past 25 years. The Zoo is rated one of the top attractions in the state and has become a staple for Tennesseans and tourists. Viewed as an international force in the world of conservation, Nashville Zoo participates in research efforts around the world and right in our backyard to save threatened species.
Where it all started
The Grassmere prop...
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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Jungle Gym is Now Open
(Please note: As of 3/22: Some concrete and tile work still needs to be completed in the playground entrance. 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. There is a chance the Jungle Gym may close again in the coming weeks to complete that work.)
The highly-anticipated, crowd-pleasing, kid-favorite Jungle Gym playground is finally open again at Nashvill...
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Thursday, January 13, 2022
Dinosaurs Return to Nashville Zoo
Starting March 11, guests at Nashville Zoo will have a chance to embark on a prehistoric adventure with DinoTrek, a wooded trail featuring more than 20 life-size animatronic dinosaurs. Last seen at the Zoo in 2014, DinoTrek will run through the end of July.
DinoTrek begins at a hidden entrance near the Zoo's Historic Grassmere Home and Farm and winds along a forest path where guests discover life-like prehistoric beasts that move, growl, hiss, roar, and even spit. Educational sign...
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Friday, December 31, 2021
Conservation Highlights in 2021
Nashville Zoo is celebrating the new year with incredible conservation achievements. From breeding successes to headstart programs – we had a BIG year!
We actively participate in 50+ Species Survival Plan® Programs - for animals as small as Puerto Rican crested toads to as large as the Sumatran tiger! Here are a few highlights from 2021.
Species Survival Plan and Global Species Management Plans
Giant Anteater
We welcomed a male giant anteater pup, Esteban, on...
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Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Releasing Alligator Snapping Turtles
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On August 26, 2021, a team from Nashville Zoo, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), and the Cumberland River Aquatic Center successfully released 30 alligator snapping turtles into the waters near Wolf River in West Tennessee.
The Release
16 of the 30 alligator snapping turtles released were from Nashville Zoo’s headstart program. These turtles weighed ranging from just under a kilogram to two and a half kilograms prior to release. Each turtle was given a unique individual...
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Baby Babirusa Born at Nashville Zoo
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It is another exciting day at Nashville Zoo because we have a baby babirusa! The babirusa piglet was born on July 21, 2021, and her name is Garland. She spent her first few weeks with Tinsel (mom) behind-the-scenes and made her exhibit debut this morning. The piglet had a successful neonatal exam and we have got a healthy little girl!
The day before the piglet was born, Tinsel wanted to be out on exhibit but did not want to be around Dobby (dad). Tinsel spent her entire ...
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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
New Morton Cabin Exhibit
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Update: This exhibit gained national attention after opening in June of 2021 and the Morton Family Exhibit and Opening was awarded Top Honors for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Angela Peterson Excellence Diversity Award at the AZA Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD in August of 2022. This award recognizes institutions that have made significant strides in creating influential and transformative programs in diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. We were awarded top ...
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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Jungle Gym Addition: Promise Park
The Jungle Gym will Soon be Available to Everyone
One of the more popular areas of the Zoo is, arguably, our 66,000 square-foot Jungle Gym playground. Of the 1.26 million guests in the Zoo last year, a good portion of them spent time climbing, swinging, sliding, crawling, and running throughout our play space. All of this use takes its toll on the wooden structures and, inevitably, we must occasionally close for repairs. When we open, the Jungle Gym will offer a new area designed for children...
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Friday, September 18, 2020
Zoo Wins Back-to-Back Exhibit Awards
Nashville Zoo is proud to announce that our Tiger Crossroads exhibit has received Top Honors for the Exhibit Design Award from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. This award was also given to the Zoo in 2019 for our Expedition Peru: Trek of the Andean Bear exhibit. Winning top honors in exhibit design for two years in a row has taken place only two other times in AZA history. The first in 1976 and 1977 at the Saint Louis Zoo. The second was 33 years ago in 1986 and 1987 at the Bronx Zoo.&n...
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Thursday, February 20, 2020
Working To Stop Illegal Wildlife Trade Of Cheetahs In Somaliland
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Illegal wildlife trafficking is an ever-increasing problem for the conservation of species in the wild, and the trafficking of cheetahs is no exception. It is estimated that every year more than 300 young cheetahs are illegally snatched from Ethiopia, northern Kenya, Somalia and Somaliland, then smuggled out of Somaliland to be sent across the Gulf of Aden to the Arabian Peninsula where they are bought and sold in illegal online sales to the wealthy.
Most of these cubs are pulled fro...
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Monday, January 27, 2020
Nashville International Airport Now Home To Life-Sized Giraffe Sculpture
It will be hard to miss the 2-story tall reticulated giraffe now hanging out in the rental car area of Nashville International Airport.
And that’s exactly the point.
Nashville Zoo installed the giraffe, created by Dorand Design Studios, overnight on January 9 in hopes to draw more attention to the Zoo. The giraffe is accompanied by a few pieces of luggage and signs directing toward Nashville Zoo (7 miles away) and Kenya (8,104 miles away).
“We want to make sure travel...
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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Nashville Zoo To Provide Support To Australian Wildfire Relief Efforts
Nashville Zoo is sending $30,000 to support Australia's efforts to rescue and protect wildlife affected by devastating wildfires. Additionally, the Zoo is committing all funds from a guest donation program called "Round Up for Conservation."
“We’re deeply saddened by what’s happening to the wildlife and habitats in Australia,” said Rick Schwartz, Nashville Zoo President and CEO. “We feel a moral obligation to help the ongoing efforts and ...
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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Nashville Zoo Welcomes New Board Members
Nashville Zoo and Zoo Board Chairman, Julie W. Walker, are pleased to announce the addition of five new members to the Board of Directors.
The Zoo’s new additions to the board of directors include the following:
Diane Triplett Holloway supports her husband, J.L., in business, business entertaining and business travel. She graduated from The University of Mississippi with a Bachelor’s of Science in Interior Design and was previously the owner of Fridge’s Fine Gif...
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Monday, November 18, 2019
Zoo Mural Unveiled on 12 South
Nashville’s 12 South neighborhood just got a little bit fiercer.
Taqueria del Sol and TRIM Nashville’s north-facing wall is now home to a Nashville Zoo mural featuring its iconic “Music Kitty” tiger with an accompanying microphone. This is the first mural that visitors see upon entering the 12 South shopping area.
Nashville Zoo’s multimedia designer, Kate Johns, collaborated with muralist Stephen Sloan of Never Xtinct (@neverxtinct) who brought the desi...
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Friday, November 1, 2019
Gifts that Give Back at Nashville Zoo's Zawadi Market
Want to make an impact this holiday season? Shop with a purpose and check out our Holiday Gift Guide! The Zoo’s gift shop, Zawadi Market, has creative gifts for everyone in your herd.
Nashville Zoo offers gifts that keep on giving - beyond Fair Trade Certified products and the use of recycled materials, the Zoo has worked diligently to offer fun gift items that increase awareness and educate guests on the importance of conservation, renewable materials and repurposing with a focus on r...
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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Nashville Zoo Awarded Best Restrooms in Country by Cintas
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Nashville Zoo’s Expedition Peru: Trek of the Andean Bear women’s restroom and Entry Village's men's restroom have been named America’s Best Restrooms by Cintas. Expedition Peru's restroom is the home to the Zoo’s family of six cotton-top tamarins, a critically endangered primate species from South America and Entry Village's restroom is home to a Boelen's python.
"We’re honored Cintas and the public have recogniz...
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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Nashville Zoo's Grassmere Historic Home Featured in Parade of Homes
Nashville Zoo’s Grassmere Historic Home is honored to be a part of the James Hardie 2019 Parade of Homes taking place at The Grove in College Grove, TN. The historic home’s internal and external design has been replicated and modernized by Hatcliff Construction and will be on display for the public to see Oct. 12-27.
The Parade of Homes is an annual event produced by the Home Builders Association of Middle Tennessee (HBAMT). The event features multiple new homes...
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Monday, October 14, 2019
Zoo Outlook for Fall & Winter 2019/2020
The cooler weather offers an exceptional experience at Nashville Zoo. This is our least busy time of the year offering opportunities for quiet walks along our pathways and special glimpses at animals that may be more active in the cooler environment.
Many of our animals have adapted to the Middle Tennessee climate and can be seen throughout our hours of 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Additionally, our Unseen New World offers indoor viewing of a wide array of reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects and mo...
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Monday, September 30, 2019
Nashville Zoo Welcomes New Female Cape Porcupine
Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce the arrival of our new female Cape porcupine.
Mkali, meaning “fierce and bright” in Swahili, was born on Feb. 24, 2019 at the San Diego Zoo. Mkali joins the Zoo’s current 6-year-old male Cape porcupine, Jake Quyllenhaal.
Other than her smaller stature, keepers identify Mkali by looking for a thick, white stripe under her chin. Mkali's stripe is much larger and more defined than Jake's.
“Mkali and Jak...
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Thursday, September 26, 2019
Zoo Veterinary Center Receives Construction Excellence Award
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Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce that our recently completed HCA Healthcare Veterinary Center was awarded the Excellence in Construction Award in the Special Construction category by the Greater Tennessee Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors.
“We’ve worked many years on creating a veterinary center that is not only a state-of-the-art upgrade from our previous facility, but one of the best veterinary centers in the country, so it’s an absolut...
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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Nashville Zoo Paving the Way for Komodo Dragon Reproduction Research
Just like people that need to understand and take care of their reproductive health, we carefully monitor and care for the reproductive health of the animals at Nashville Zoo. One issue our keeper and veterinary staff monitor is egg dystocia (egg binding), which is the number one problem facing female Komodo dragons in human care. Egg binding occurs when follicles are not re-absorbed due to lack of breeding or eggs are not laid. Both of these issues can cause numerous internal problems, ...
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Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Zoo Receives Top Honors For Andean Bear Exhibit and Education Programming
Nashville Zoo’s Expedition Peru: Trek of the Andean Bear received the Top Honors in Exhibit Design Award by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) at the AZA Annual Conference in New Orleans earlier this week.
The award is the highest achievement for exhibit design given by AZA and is judged by 18 seasoned zoo and aquarium professionals on exhibit design, contribution to conservation, interpretive programming and how the exhibit fits in the Zoo's long-...
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Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Male Rhino Now On Exhibit
Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce the male Southern white rhinoceros is now on exhibit.
“We’re excited to have a male here and hope to have baby rhinos on the ground within a couple years,” said Nashville Zoo Hoofstock Keeper, Jason Faessler.
Named The Cheetah by generous donors, the male rhino is 5 years old and weighs approximately 4,000 pounds. He has joined the current crash of four female Southern white rhinos - Nandi, Kacie, Norma and Mod...
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Thursday, August 1, 2019
Nashville Zoo Successfully Hatches Its First Chilean Flamingo
Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce the successful hatching of a Chilean flamingo. This flamingo was brought to the Zoo as an egg by a Memphis Zoo keeper on July 16 and had been kept in an incubator to develop until it hatched in the early morning hours of Monday, July 29.
The chick will be held in the Veterinary Center Avian Incubation room, which is viewable by the public. Flamingo chicks grow fast, so guests are encouraged to visit sooner rather than later to see the chick ...
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Tuesday, July 23, 2019
The Caribbean Isn't the Only Place Where Flamingos Live
Many think flamingos only appear in bright pink hues and originate in the Caribbean, like the ones living at Nashville Zoo, but there are actually a variety of flamingo species that live around the world.
In South America, three flamingo species — the Andean flamingo, St. James flamingo and Chilean flamingo — are all facing extinction due to habitat loss, climate change and human intrusion.
During a recent trip to Laguna Colorada National Wildlife Sanctuary, Lead Avian Ke...
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Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Nashville Zoo Receives Perfect Score By Charity Navigator
Nashville Zoo is proud to report that we have received a perfect score of 100 by Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest and most utilized evaluator of charities.
As a non-profit, conservation organization, Nashville Zoo is evaluated by a number of outside sources which assist donors in making informed giving decisions. Charity Navigator annually assesses more than 9,000 non-profits using an objective, numbers-based rating system.
No other zoo or aquarium has a 100 percent ranki...
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Thursday, June 27, 2019
Zoo Staff Sends Thousands of Puerto Rican Crested Toad Tadpoles for Release
On June 18, Nashville Zoo herpetology team successfully produced thousands of Puerto Rican crested toad tadpoles that were then shipped to Puerto Rico for release. This was the sixth shipment of tadpoles to Puerto Rico. During this time, Zoo staff were able to capture the early stages of development in the eggs for these toads.
Herpetology and veterinary staff started the breeding process by injecting the breeding pair with Amphiplex, an amphibian hormone that stimulates reproduction. Thes...
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Monday, June 3, 2019
Keeper Travels to Africa to Save Sea Turtles
On a tiny beach on the west coast of Bioko, a small island part of Equatorial Guinea, is one of the only places leatherback sea turtles nest and lay their eggs.
Poachers scour this beach to capture and kill the 800-900 pound leatherback turtles to sell their meat back in villages across the island and on the mainland.
Because of the high level of poaching in this area, a team of five including one Nashville Zoo primate keeper, Rachel Schleicher, spent four and a half months from October 201...
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Nashville Zoo Welcomes Two Binturong Kits
Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce Lucy, one of our behind-the-scenes Palawan binturongs, gave birth to two kits, one male and one female, late on Monday, May 13.
“The kits are doing fantastic,” said Dr. Heather Robertson, Nashville Zoo Director of Veterinary Services. “However, Lucy was not able to produce milk for her babies, so we will be hand-raising the kits in one of our Veterinary Center Neonatal Care rooms, which includes a public viewing window."
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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Recent Clouded Leopard Birth Includes Two Important Males
Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce that River, Nashville Zoo's on-exhibit clouded leopard, gave birth to three cubs, two males and one female, on Monday, April 29 around 10:30 p.m.
“These three cubs are important because they will go on to pair with other clouded leopards and increase this species' captive population," said Dr. Heather Robertson, Nashville Zoo Director of Veterinary Services. “The two males are particularly ...
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