Support the Zoo

Animal Adoption

You can help care for the animals at Nashville Zoo by "adopting" one for yourself or as a gift for someone else. We have many animals available for your care, and just think - there's nothing for you to clean up after!

All adoptions are valid for a one-year period and can be renewed annually.

You may adopt an animal using our secure form, or you may download a pdf Adoption Form.

Adoption Levels Adoption Premiums
Level 1 - $25
  • Personalized adoption certificate
  • Color photo of adopted animal
  • Fact sheet on the adopted species
Level 2 - $50
  • Items listed above, plus:
  • Zoo animal magnet
  • Two one-day Nashville Zoo passes
Level 3 - $100
  • Items listed above, plus:
  • Two additional one-day Nashville Zoo passes
Level 4 - $250
  • Items listed above, plus:
  • Nashville Zoo or animal specialty item
  • One Year Family Level Membership

All adoptable animals may have many adoptive parents. All adopted animals remain in the care and custody of Nashville Zoo, but we hope you will visit often!. No ownership rights are conferred by sponsoring an animal. Animals may not be on exhibit at all times, based on exhibit plans and weather conditions. In the event of death or relocation of an animal, a suitable replacement will be selected.

Adoptable Animals
African Elephant African Wild Dog
American Alligator Bengal Tiger
Bongo Clouded Leopard
Cougar Eyelash Viper
Giant Anteater Grant’s Zebra
Green Anaconda Hyacinth Macaw
Masai Giraffe Meerkat
Mexican Redknee Tarantula Ostrich
Pileated Woodpecker Rainbow Lorikeet
Red Panda Red River Hog
Rhinocerous Hornbill Ring-tailed Lemur
Schmidt’s Guenon Short-tailed Leaf Nose Bat
Siamang White-cheeked Gibbon
Adopt an Animal!

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Cindy Stitely at 615-833-1534 ext. 129.