Nashville Zoo

Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosTennessee, United States201-500 Employees

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is a 188-acre zoological and conservation institution based in Nashville, Tennessee. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, indicating adherence to standards for animal care, conservation science, and leadership. The site includes 88 acres of developed exhibits housing a broad animal collection, and it attracts more than one million visitors annually while delivering outreach programs to the greater Nashville area and mid-Tennessee. The organization operates within the Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos sector, emphasizing understanding of the natural world through conservation and innovation. In April 2026, Nashville Zoo partnered with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to provide a safe home for two female Mexican spider monkeys seized from the illegal wildlife trade.

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