Events and Parties

Events at The Nashville Zoo

Below are the upcoming events that you can take part in when you visit the Zoo! Click on an event title below for more information.

Event Title Description Event Dates
Member Morning Wednesday, May 14 Ride a giraffe, a dolphin or even a cheetah for free on our Wild Animal Carousel! Enjoy... May 14
Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Saturday, May 17 Nashville Zoo is the site for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s walk to raise funds for... May 17
Zzzoofari Slumber Join us for a zoo-nique camping experience as you sleep under the stars just a short distance away from the... May 24
Member Morning Wednesday, May 28 Take advantage of Member Mornings, and pop in early on some of your favorite wild friends. Enjoy... May 28
Member Night Saturday, May 31 After-hours animal presentations are just one of the many things to see at Member Nights. See... May 31
Senior Day Senior DayThursday, June 512 - 6 p.m. presents the first Senior Day at Nashville Zoo! All seniors... June 5
Member Morning Wednesday, June 11 Take an early-morning African safari at Nashville Zoo before the crowds get too big... June 11
Zzzoofari Slumber Join us for a zoo-nique camping experience as you sleep under the stars just a short distance away from the... June 14
Member Night Saturday, June 21 Make your way through the Zoo for some wild evening entertainment on Member Nights. See... June 21
Member Morning Wednesday, June 25 Have a swinging good time with your family on Member Mornings. Enjoy the... June 25
Member Morning Wednesday, July 9 Start you day off with some wild fun at Nashville Zoo. Enjoy the Zoo an... July 9
Member Night Saturday, July 19 Member Nights are fun for all ages! See Nashville Zoo after-hours (6-8 p.m.) with less... July 19
Member Morning Wednesday, July 23 There's so much to do at the Zoo. Splash on over and see us during Member Mornings! Enjoy... July 23
Ice Day Looking for a chilly place to pass the "dog days of summer?" Come to Nashville Zoo and chill out with the... July 26
Member Morning Wednesday, August 13 Explore the plains of Africa, delve into the rain forest of South America, and discover... August 13
Member Night Saturday, August 23 The Zoo's 66,000-square-foot Jungle Gym, where you can swing and play like the gibbons,... August 23
Member Morning Wednesday, August 27 Our animals will be just as excited to see you in the morning! Enjoy the Zoo an... August 27
Zzzoofari Slumber Join us for a zoo-nique camping experience as you sleep under the stars just a short distance away from the... September 6
Member Morning Wednesday, September 10 Take a ride on the wild side for free during Member Mornings on our Wild Animal... September 10
Member Morning Wednesday, September 24 Have a special, zoo-nique morning with Nashville Zoo! Enjoy the... September 24
Harvest Days 11th Annual Harvest Days Grassmere Historic Farm Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28 10 a.m. - 5... September 26 - 28
Animal Affair Animal Affair 2008 – Things That Swing! Come out to play at this year’s Animal Affair on Saturday, October... October 4
Step Out To Fight Diabetes Come walk on the wild side with your friends, family and co-workers, and Step Out to Fight Diabetes! The... October 11
Ghouls at Grassmere Ghouls at Grassmere Family-Friendly Halloween Event October 17-19 & 24-26 Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 5... October 17-19 & 24-26
Zoo Run Run The Wildest Race in Nashville! January 26, 2008 Race Results Nashville Zoo thanks all of our runners,... January 24, 2009