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Nashville Zoo is a Tennessee attraction in Nashville, in our Nashville Area region. A Nashville zoo with rides, animal encounters and keeper talks. Hours, prices and rules below were read from the official site on October 30, 2026; prices change, so confirm before you go.
- Prices$24, and upsee the list below
- HoursListed belowas the site prints them
- ParkingSee belowon-site details below
- DogsSee rulesbelow
Coming Up at Nashville Zoo
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About Nashville Zoo
A Nashville zoo with rides, animal encounters and keeper talks.
- Zip line, carousel, train and Adventure 4D Theater
- Lorikeet Landing and Shell Station feeding experiences
- Leopard Forest (newly open)
- Croft Historic Home on the grounds
Nashville Zoo Hours
- Oct 13, 2026 – Mar 11, 20279:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Mar 12, 2027 – Oct 20279:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day; unannounced weather closures possible
Source: official hours page, read October 30, 2026.
Admission and Prices
- Any Day TicketsAdults and teens $24, children 2-12 $20, seniors 65+ $22
- Pick Your Price tickets can save up to $8 per ticket
- Under 2 free
Source: official prices page, read October 30, 2026. Prices change; confirm at checkout.
Parking
Plan-your-visit page says $10 per vehicle, free for members, but another section of the same page shows $8; hours, accessibility and Zoo Manners pages do not state a fee.
Dogs and Accessibility
- Dogs: Pets not allowed on zoo grounds, including the parking lot and inside parked cars. Trained service dogs permitted (restricted from Lorikeet Landing, Kangaroo Kickabout, Critter Encounters and The Aviary).
- Accessibility: Bring your own wheelchair, stroller or wagon; rentals start at $11 (page also shows $10). Manual wheelchairs and electric scooters rent at the entrance, first come first served. Free Zooper Packs and a sensory-friendly map at the ticket booth.
Directions and Contact
- Address3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
- Phone615-833-1534
- Map point36.09053,-86.73429. Directions in Google Maps
- Official sitenashvillezoo.org
Places Near Nashville Zoo
- 1Radnor Lake State Natural AreaState Natural Areaabout 4 mi
- 2Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumAttractionabout 5 mi
- 3Bicentennial Capitol MallState Park Unitabout 6 mi
- 4Tennessee State MuseumAttractionabout 6 mi
- 5Grand Ole Opry HouseAttractionabout 8 mi
- 6The Hermitage: Home of President Andrew JacksonAttractionabout 11 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Nashville Zoo cost?
Any Day Tickets: adults and teens $24, children 2-12 $20, seniors 65+ $22 Prices change; confirm on the official page.
What are the hours at Nashville Zoo?
Oct 13, 2026 – Mar 11, 2027: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where do I park at Nashville Zoo?
Plan-your-visit page says $10 per vehicle, free for members, but another section of the same page shows $8; hours, accessibility and Zoo Manners pages do not state a fee.
Are dogs allowed at Nashville Zoo?
Pets not allowed on zoo grounds, including the parking lot and inside parked cars. Trained service dogs permitted (restricted from Lorikeet Landing, Kangaroo Kickabout, Critter Encounters and The Aviary).
What We Could Not Verify
- Parking feePage shows both $10 and $8
- Stroller rental price$11 vs $10 on the same page
- Zoo acreage not stated
- Current price tier for a specific date (adult price varies by date)
- Some figures differ from what we recorded on October 18, 2026; the figures above are the ones the official page shows now.
Sources
- Nashville Zoo: official site (read 2026-10-30)
- Nashville Zoo: hours (read 2026-10-30)
- Nashville Zoo: prices (read 2026-10-30)
Last checked October 30, 2026 by the It’s Tennessee editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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