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 the Zoo. Each installation brings the beauty and diversity of the natural world to life, offering an unforgettable encounter with some of nature’s most spectacular blooms.
ZooFlora: An Orchid Safari runs from May 23 through July 6. This experience is included with general admission or Zoo membership. For peak bloom viewing, we recommend visiting earlier in the run!
🌎 Travel Around the Globe
Each section of ZooFlora: An Orchid Safari offers a unique lens into the ecosystems that orchids and others plants call home:
North America
Discover orchid diversity across four distinct habitats: lush conifer forests of the Pacific Northwest, colorful maple groves of the Northeast, the moss-draped marshlands of the Florida Everglades, and the striking cacti and native orchids of the arid Southwest.
Orchids of the World
Journey through tropical and temperate regions across the globe, from the rainforests of Sumatra to the slopes of the Andes, where orchids thrive on rocks, trees, and forest floors in a dazzling array of shapes, sizes, and colors.
Tennessee Treasures
Celebrate the beauty of native orchids, perennials, trees, and shrubs found right here in Tennessee, highlighting the importance of local plant life and conservation.
Specimen Displays
Take a closer look at rare and remarkable orchids spotlighted in stunning standalone displays.
Whether you’re marveling at a tiny epiphyte clinging to a tree or pausing to admire a showy bloom in full flower, ZooFlora is a living celebration of nature’s artistry. Don’t miss this limited-time botanical experience blooming May 23 - July 6 at Nashville Zoo!