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Kidding Around At The Nashville Zoo

Article by Julie Brown Patton

Photography by Courtesy Of Nashville Zoo At Grassmere

Originally published in Belle Meade Lifestyle

Looking for an interesting event destination for anniversary celebrations, milestone birthday parties or class reunions? Whether planning a birthday party or a celebration for youth sports leagues, classrooms or children-centric groups, the Nashville Zoo offers packages to suit a flock, gaggle or herd of animal enthusiasts.

PARTY OPTIONS:

Rhino Outdoor Adventure Party 

  • 9:30-10:30 a.m.
  • Saturdays and Sundays only
  • 50 guests maximum
  • Outdoors
  • Includes:  1 hour at Botswana; two dozen assorted donuts; coffee and ice water; 20 non-member admission tickets; souvenir gift for birthday child; event host.

Critter Safari Party 

  • 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
  • Saturdays and Sundays only
  • 20 guests maximum
  • Indoors and Outdoors
  • Includes:  1 hour in indoor party room; 15-minute walk to Critter Encounters; two cheese pizzas; lemonade, ice water; 10 non-member admission tickets; souvenir gift for birthday child; event host.

Star of the Show Party 

  • 1:30-2:45 p.m.
  • Saturdays and Sundays only
  • 20 guests maximum
  • Indoors and Outdoors
  • Includes:  1 hour in indoor party room; 15-minute encounter with show stars at Zoo's amphitheater; two cheese pizzas; lemonade, ice water; 10 non-member admission tickets; souvenir gift for birthday child; event host.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Kroger Safari Fridays

Buy one/get one free ticket days for Kroger Plus Card holders every Friday during August. 

Zzzoofari Slumber, Sept. 4

Zzzoofari Slumber is an overnight camp session for families and escorted children, and is recommended for youths ages 4-12 years old. 

Sunset Safari, Sept. 11

Eats, drinks and animals galore await at Nashville Zoo's premier annual fundraising event from 7-10 p.m.

Say "I Do" at the Zoo!

Nashville Zoo is the perfect backdrop for wedding ceremonies, receptions and rehearsal dinners. 

Zoo venues for various visions:

  1. BOTSWANA OVERLOOK
  2. GRASSMERE HISTORIC HOME
  3. JUNGLE TERRRACE PAVILION 
  4. WILD ANIMAL CAROUSEL

The Zoo staff offers discount rates for groups of 20 or more; email groupsales@nashvillezoo.org.

3777 Nolensville Pike
615.833.1534