Nashville Zoo's Morton Family Exhibit

Nashville Zoo’s Morton Family Exhibit Recognized for Diversity and Inclusion

Nashville Zoo proudly announces that the Morton Family Exhibit and Opening was awarded Top Honors for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Angela Peterson Excellence in Diversity Award at the AZA Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD earlier this month. The Grassmere property dates back to a land grant in 1786 and has been home…

Nashville Zoo Ticketing Changes

Nashville Zoo Ticketing Changes Roll Out as Parking Expansion Gets Green Light

This fall, Nashville Zoo will break ground on a massive parking garage expansion that will eventually increase parking capacity by 62%. During construction, the Zoo will lose about half of its current parking spots. In an effort to provide guests with the best possible Zoo experience, a reserved entry system will be implemented starting September…

Nashville Zoo Lantern Festival

Largest Lantern Festival in the Country Returns to Nashville Zoo

Zoolumination is making a grand comeback to Nashville Zoo this winter after a two-year hiatus and will run from November 18, 2022 through February 4, 2023. After a record-breaking turnout of nearly 150,000 guests in 2019 this year’s festival will be be bigger and brighter than ever. Nashville Zoo will glow with more than 1,000…