The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere - Membership

Zoo View - Winter 2009

Saving Mill Creek
Nashville Zoo is working to ensure one of Tennessee's natural resources, along with Nashville's own tiny crustacean, will be around for years to come. Read more...

Features

Animal Updates
The latest scoop on the Zoo's residents.

FANZ Club
The Zoo's FANZ Club is the easiest way to support conservation issues in our state.

2010 Membership Rates
Take Advantage of 2009 Rates, Offer Expires February 28, 2010

Visiting the Zoo in the Winter
Winter is in full swing in Nashville, and now is a great time to come to the Zoo. Here are a few tips for making your winter visit worthwhile.

Education

Summer Camp 2010
Attention summer camp fans: the registration requirements for this popular program have changed. Visit the summer camp page for registration details and new requirements. Special members-only registration begins January 5, 2010.

Backstage Pass
January 9 - Giraffe Barn
February 6 - Anteater Barn
March 6 - Elephant Barn
Join the Education Department and keeper staff on a great behind-the-scenes adventure with the giraffes, anteaters and elephants.

"Show Me the Monkey!" Teacher Workshops
January 4 and February 15
Calling all Teachers! Bring your classroom alive with Nashville Zoo’s educational school programs. Our specially designed workshop will combine science with literacy, math and social studies while meeting applicable standards. This workshop will provide a brief glimpse into how the Zoo can benefit you as an educator.

Winter Toddler Series
February 2 - March 13
This unique six-week series is designed for you to spend quality time with the child in your life. Each program combines crafts, story time, and up-close personal visits from special animal friends.

Wild and Crafty Animal Tales
January 5, 12, 19, 26
Join our Education staff at 10:30 a.m. each Tuesday in January for story time, a craft and a special animal guest appearance. Designed for ages 3 to 5, but all are welcome! Each class is different!

Home School Afternoons
December 17 & 18
January 28 & 29
February 18 & 19
March 18 & 19
Enhance your children's home school curriculum by weaving some "Wild Encounters" into their school day. These engaging programs encourage home school students to learn about the importance of conservation by exploring the world of animals.

New! Arts for Life
March 20, 27 and April 10, 17, 24
Unleash your artistic side with Nashville Zoo’s new art program. Students will learn professional techniques to draw wildlife using live animals as their models.

COMING SOON: 2010 ZooTeen Applications
Is your teen interested in volunteering at Nashville Zoo? ZooTeens learn about the animals on exhibit and the challenges facing the natural world then share this information with Zoo visitors. As participation continues, there may be opportunities to volunteer in an animal care area or other areas of involvement. Teens ages 13 to 17 must be able to volunteer at least 4 hours per week, 7 of the 9 weeks of the program, June 1 – August 2, 2010. First Year ZooTeen Applications will be available on our website in January 2010.

Events

A Croft House Christmas
Dec.5-6, 12-13 and 19-20

Yuletide tours of the Historic Croft Home explore Victorian Christmas customs and traditions that we still honor today. Greenery, ribbon, and vintage decorations that belonged to Margaret and Elise Croft, former tenants of the Grassmere property, will be on display throughout the Home. Tours are included with Zoo admission.

Docent Open House
Sunday, January 17

Do you have a love of the natural world? Would you like to share that passion with others? Join the Docent Program at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. Docents are volunteers who work in an educational capacity, carrying out Nashville Zoo’s mission with the public by utilizing hands-on materials. In their encounters, docents not only enhance the experience of Zoo visitors, they also engage people regarding current conservation issues.

To become a docent, click here to fill out an application, and join us at our Open House. Training sessions start February 6.

Zoo Run Run
Saturday, January 23
Bring your family or just yourself for some fun afternoon exercise at the Zoo. Our 5K Run/Walk is open to everyone – serious runners, serious Zoo-lovers, strolling families, friends and more.

Zooperbowl
Sunday, February 7
Huddle up at Nashville’s wildest pre-game! Come view our starting line up and enjoy half priced admission for your entire team! $7 adults, $4.50 children, and $6 seniors (members and children under 2 are free).

Eggstravaganzoo
Saturday, April 3
Nashville Zoo will be hoppin’ with Easter fun at our annual Eggstravaganzoo. There will be egg hunts, games, and visits from the one and only Easter Bunny!! Don’t forget to stop by the exhibits to see the zoo’s animals partake in egg hunts of their own!

Bunny Breakfast
You can’t hunt eggs on an empty stomach, so make sure to sign up for our pre-Eggstravaganzoo Bunny Breakfast! Enjoy a full breakfast while your little peeps are mingling with the cotton-tailed one himself!

2010 Zzzoofari Slumber
Gather the whole family, pitch a tent, and spend the night alongside the residents of the Nashville Zoo at one of our four campouts. Zzzoofari slumbers are packed with fun activities like crafts, hayrides, and a traditional hot dog and marshmallow roast. For dates and registration information, please check with our Events page.