Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is a 188-acre zoological park that has become one of the top-visited zoos in the Southeast. Located just minutes from downtown Nashville, the zoo features the historic Grassmere Farm — a working farmstead dating to the early 1800s — alongside world-class animal exhibits and the award-winning Jungle Gym, one of the largest community-built playgrounds in the nation.
Nashville Zoo is home to over 3,000 animals representing nearly 400 species, with particular strengths in its Andean bear, clouded leopard, and African painted dog programs. The zoo’s conservation efforts extend globally, supporting field projects for endangered species across multiple continents.
Nashville Zoo holds AZA accreditation and has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, earning recognition as one of the fastest-growing zoos in North America.
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