Nashville Zoo

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Top 3% of attractions in Nashville
7 / 10

7 expert reviews

“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.”

– Frommer's

Fodor's Fodor's
"Animal lovers shouldn't miss this wildlife park, which simulates the natural habitat of birds, elephants, and the usual zoo inhabitants."
Where 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 Report U.S. News & World Report
14.0
"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 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 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