1 / 2Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
đ Nashville, TN
Nashville Zoo hosts 20+ daily keeper chats, hands-on animal encounters at Unseen New World, a Chilean Flamingo Parade, Wild Works animal shows, a large playground, and exhibits spanning Africa Field to Komodo Dragons.
đ Family Action Verdict
Best for families with kids aged 2-12 who thrive on animal interaction and structured programming. The keeper chat schedule rewards early arrivals who can hit multiple sessions in sequence. Toddlers enjoy the playground and farm animals; older kids engage deeply with the encounter sessions. Bring a stroller for under-3s-the grounds are expansive.
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Michael Stinson
5 months ago
âI like to come here and work from my laptop. It is nice to be able to walk around and see the animals get some exercise vs. sitting all day on a computer. Schools should not be allowed to block off restrooms. Not going to hold this against the zooâ
Rebecca Tompkins
5 months ago
âLive the zoo and the playground but the bathrooms always give me the ick, they're hot and smell like a bathroomâ
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Overview
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere sits at 3777 Nolensville Pike and runs one of the most activity-dense daily schedules of any mid-South zoo. Each day features 20+ keeper chats covering giraffes, clouded leopards, Komodo dragons, meerkats, bats, spider monkeys, and more-plus two Wild Works animal shows and multiple Unseen New World animal encounters. The Chilean Flamingo Parade draws crowds at midday. A large playground adjoins the animal exhibits. Children 2-12 pay less than adults; under-2s are free.
