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Nashville Zoo

3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN 37211
615 833 1534
As featured in Nashville for young kids
Ranked #37 of 94 attractions in Nashville
4.0 of 5 stars 138 Reviews
Type: Zoos
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Fee: Yes
Traveller Description: Located South of downtown Nashville, Tennessee, the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere has been at it's current location since 1996 and has been continuously... more »
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Savannah, Georgia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Animals appeared well cared for. Zoo beautiful and clean. Entry fee plus parking for two adults and one child is $43. Bag of popcorn and two drinks was nearly $10. Stroller rental is $7. So bring your own stroller. Coolers are allowed, so pack drinks and lunch. You will spend all day there, especially if children are with you.

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Birmingham, Alabama
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Not much to look at... very small... It's ok. Not worth the price in my opinion... But, if you just have NOTHING else to do... it's ok.

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Pune, India
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The kids just loved the place, though they had to walk and run a lot! Many different animals to see and the zoo is spacious, clean and family friendly. Inside the zoo you get many things to eat though slightly expensive. We will definitely be back!

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I love our zoo! Always have. Lots of animals to see and plenty to do especially for the little ones. You will definately be tuckered out by the end of the day if you see all there is to see while youre there.

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Nashville, Tennessee
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

I currently live in Nashville but moved from MN. I like this zoo a lot because it offers different animals than most zoos you see in the midwest. It is very spacious and does not get the "crowded" feeling you can get at zoos. The enclosures and design are very natural which might bother people who want some more pizzazz.... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 via mobile

Habitats are nice. Clean and family friendly. Good selection of animals, but a bit small. Decent value.

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middle Tennessee
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

I thought the zoo was really good. I had went to the same one around 10 years ago and was very disappointed, but it was much improved this time around. There were many different animals and exhibits. There was an indoor exhibit that was very nice. My son is 11 and he really enjoyed it. The staff was very friendly... More

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Alexandria, Virginia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The zoo provided well-maintained walking trails through its shady, hilly terrain, and the animals were actively roaming their large, beautiful, natural enclosures. Adorable baby giraffe romped around with its parents.

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Clarksville, TN
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We really enjoy going to this zoo! The common areas are very clean and the workers and Docents are very engaging. My daughter is 6 and she could go every day, if we let her. We could do the whole zoo in a long day or do half the zoo in about 2 hours. The enclosures appear to be well... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

It is actually disappointing, especially for how much it costs for admission.

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