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Nashville ZoovsAdventure Science Center
Nashville Zoo and Adventure Science Center are both rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Adventure Science Center is preferred by most reviewers compared to Nashville Zoo. Adventure Science Center comes in at 81 with praise from 5 sources like Frommer's, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Nashville Zoo
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Where
U.S. News & World Report Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN 37211
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Fodor's "Animal lovers shouldn't miss this wildlife park, which simulates the natural habitat of birds, elephants, and the usual zoo inhabitants."
Frommer's "This 80-acre zoo just south of downtown has it all, from giraffes, elephants, and alligators to meerkats, rainbow-colored lorikeets, and African wild hogs." Full review
Lonely Planet "Meerkats. Cougars. Flamingos. Giraffes. Crowd-pleasers all. But we're partial to the kangaroos chilling out on the Kangaroo Kickabout, where you can reach out and pet Australia's favorite marsupial." Full review
Where "Ostriches, elephants and zebras, oh my! The Nashville Zoo is home to more than 300 animals ranging from the Mexican Redknee Tarantula to the Clouded Leopard and Masai Giraffe." Full review
U.S. News & World Report14.0
"The zoo boasts 375 different animal species and more than 2,600 different animals...there are a number of hands-on exhibits that are popular among kids, including the Critter Encounters" Full review
Fodor's "This 188-acre farm-turned-zoo is home to more than 2,764 animals, with more joining the herd every year. For older children and adults, a tour of the historic Grassmere house and farm is a highlight." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Nearly 3,000 animals representing about 350 species reside at the zoo, including amphibians, birds, mammals, reptiles, and fish"
Nashville Travel Guide
February 26, 2021
Adventure Science Center Fodor's
Afar Magazine Lonely Planet Where U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville, TN 37203
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Fodor's "Science is an adventure in this museum packed with hands-on activities, changing displays, and a flight simulator." Full review
Afar Magazine "An educational and playful trip for kids and adults alike." Full review
Lonely Planet "In the center of the museum, kids scramble up the 75ft-high Adventure Tower, a multi-level tower loaded with interactive distractions spotlighting health, earth science and energy. " Full review
Where "For over 70 years, this nonprofit institution has inspired the lifelong discovery of science." Full review
U.S. News & World Report17.0
"Interactive displays at the Adventure Science Center allow little ones to learn about science, from what goes on inside the human body to what goes on thousands of light-years above our heads." Full review
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Recent visitors praised the hardworking staff but recommend avoiding an afternoon visit when the center gets overcrowded with school groups.
Frommer's "Packed with fun, interactive displays, this modern, hands-on museum is a must for kids (and even some adults)" Full review
