Value proposition

Inspiring a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation & leadership.

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is a 188-acre institution accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) whose mission is to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership. Located in the heart of Nashville, the zoo has an extensive animal collection within its current 88 acres of developed exhibits. The Zoo attracts more than one million visitors annually as well as serving a diverse community through outreach programs within greater Nashville and mid-Tennessee.

World renowned conservation initiatives, Naturally beautiful habitats along shaded pathways, Middle Tennessee's #1 Family Attraction, More than 40,000 Member Households, and Award-winning animal exhibits