Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere features many animal species from around the world in a variety of beautiful zoo habitats including Lorikeet Landing, Gibbon Islands, The Unseen New World, and Bamboo Trail, as well as the Meerkat, Bongo, and endangered Hyacinth Macaw exhibits. The Zoo also offers the Wild Animal Carousel, Critter Encounters petting area, and exciting animal shows and programs.

With a mission of “Inspiring a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation, and leadership”, this wonderful zoo offers group trips and special on-site events, and sponsors a number of important wildlife conservation programs. The Nashville Zoo also provides behind-the-scenes tours, special events, and a golf tournament – something for everyone!

Now offering a variety of shopping and dining choices, the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere invites guests to enjoy a meal at the Zoofari Café or fast food at the Zoofari Outpost; then check out the unusual and fun shopping at the Zoofari Market (the Zoo’s main gift shop) and the Shamba Market while visiting the African Savannah section of the Nashville Zoo.

Visitors and history phobes can also take a step back in time while visiting the Zoo with a tour of the Grassmere Farm - the second oldest home in Nashville and now a historical landmark with a fascinating history that ties directly into the history of the Zoo.

The Econolodge Nashville is ideally located for your trip to the Zoo. Be sure to take advantage of our complimentary breakfast for all our guests before you set out on a day trip to the Zoo or to any other attraction in Nashville. If you have any questions, please ask our friendly staff at the Econolodge Nashville for more information and directions to the wonderful Nashville Zoo at Grassmere.