http://www.nashvillezoo.org/our-blogOur Blog Updatesen-us Shop our Amazon Wishlist! Support animal wellbeing by purchasing an enrichment item off our wishlist. Start shopping » http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=291711Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=291711 Nashville Zoo continues to support species worldwide and is involved in various international conservation efforts . Our Hoofstock department participate s in African conservation work  by joining Save Giraffes Now ...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=280635Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:54:44 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=280635 Nashville Zoo is  pleased to announce the arrival of two rarely seen a ardwolf pup s . The brother-sister pair are 1 4 -weeks old and were born at the Safari Wild Animal Park and Preserve (SWAP&P) in Como,...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=289830Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:15:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=289830 Nashville Zoo continues to support species worldwide and is involved in various international conservation efforts. Our Ho spital Keepers participate in conservation work in Africa by joining Cheetah Conservation Fund on various...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=289751Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:25:41 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=289751 Nashville Zoo Teams Up with Keebler® to Celebrate the Magic of Stripes this Halloween Season   Buy Spookie Fudge Stripes for $5 Zoo Cash and Play Find the Stripes Zoo ...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=288187Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=288187 This summer, a partnership between Nashville Zoo and Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) reached across the globe and connected thousands of students in Tennessee with conservation work in Zimbabwe through the Wildlife Research Scholars Program. ...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=287817Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:35:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=287817 Our Aquatics Team continues conservation work close to home as they actively work to protect endangered wildlife right here in Nashville by monitoring populations of the Federally endangered Nashville crayfish. Read the latest updates on this...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=287401Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:05:01 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=287401 The Zoo worked alongside TriStar Skyline Medical Center on a unique research initiative to study how anteater blood coagulates using thromboelastography (TEG) testing. The study took place over a series of days at the...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=286916Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:47:41 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=286916 To celebrate the opening of Leopard Forest on Friday, June 20, we're launching the Seeing Spots Challenge. A photo contest inspired by one of nature’s rarest cats. Show off your boldest patterns, just like the critically endangered Amur...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=285886Mon, 26 May 2025 16:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=285886 Last week, Nashville Zoo’s ectotherm team in partnership with Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Tennessee State University , traveled to a waterway in Middle Tennessee to release a total of  17 eastern hellbender...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=285824Wed, 14 May 2025 21:16:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=285824 A Brand-New Botanical Adventure at Nashville Zoo | May 23 - July 6 ZooFlora: An Orchid Safari transforms the wooded path, across from Festival Field and near Wild Animal Carousel, into a vibrant journey through global plant life. This...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=285597Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=285597 We’re proud to announce that Nashville Zoo has once again been granted accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). We are honored to remain among the top zoos and aquariums in the country committed to the highest...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=285549Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:01:20 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=285549 We are heartbroken to share that our beloved clouded leopard cub passed away suddenly on April 4 due to intestinal bleeding.? This cub represented a proud achievement for us and a hopeful future for her species,” said Nashville President...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=285278Sat, 05 Apr 2025 19:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=285278 Join Nashville Zoo on two WILD trips Join us for an online travel night presentation on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00 pm CT. Learn about our upcoming trips to Tanzania and the Galapagos Islands! Zoom Link: ...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=285270Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:01:01 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=285270 3/3/25 Update : Our Entry Village upgrades are finished, and the Zawadi Market gift shop, crane habitat, and macaw habitat are now open! The spider monkey habitat has also reopened following its boardwalk improvements. From February 10 through...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=278804Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:45:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=278804 As 2024 ends, we are excited to share our key moments at Nashville Zoo. Our continued commitment to global and local conservation is facilitated through research, habitat protection, breeding programs, education initiatives and more. Our work would...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=277534Mon, 30 Dec 2024 18:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=277534 Happy first birthday to Bulan, Kirana, and Zara who celebrated with pumpkins, ice treats and a Halloween-themed birthday bash! ??   As the first Sumatran tigers born at Nashville Zoo, their births are crucial to the species' survival,...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=275778Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:07:36 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=275778 We're proud to announce our first-ever successful hatching of two Komodo dragons. The new arrivals were born on September 20 and September 23 and weigh about the same as a stick of butter, coming in at ~100 grams. The hatchlings are healthy and are...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=275217Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:04:28 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=275217 Our Avian department continues to participate in conservation work in Middle Tennessee by monitoring and supporting the Urban Bird Treaty and Purple Martin roost. Read the updates on this project below. You may have noticed flocks of birds...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=273603Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:56:07 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=273603 In the natural world, plants are essential to life. They provide the oxygen we breathe and much of the food that we eat. Here at the Zoo, we know our flora is just as important as our fauna! Plants around the Zoo are cared for by our...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=281207Thu, 08 Aug 2024 20:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=281207 Our Avian department continues to participate in conservation work in Middle Tennessee by monitoring local loggerhead shrike populations. Read the updates on this project below.   The Zoo collaborates closely with Southeastern...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=273206Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:44:33 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=273206 Our Aquatics team continues to participate in conservation work in our Middle Tennessee neighborhood by monitoring local Nashville crayfish populations. Read the updates on this project below.   Our Aquatics team received a grant...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=272269Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:30:58 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=272269   See them daily at the Zoo Fig, Peach, Persimmon and Clementine can now be seen! The piglets and mom, Truffles, will be out daily from 9 am to 2 pm although weather and animal care factors may occasionally prevent the cubs from...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=272014Tue, 04 Jun 2024 20:03:01 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=272014 Earlier this week, Nashville Zoo’s ectotherm team in partnership with Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Tennessee State University , traveled to a waterway in Middle Tennessee to successfully release a total of 27 eastern...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=271125Wed, 22 May 2024 18:47:14 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=271125   See them daily at Tiger Crossroads Bulan, Kirana and Zara can now be seen at Tiger Crossroads! The cubs and mom, Anne, will be out daily although weather and animal care factors may occasionally prevent the cubs from being outside....http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=270323Mon, 13 May 2024 16:24:59 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=270323 Nashville Zoo is excited to continue supporting species around the world and work with local organizations to save endangered wildlife . In late February into early March of this year ,   our Assistant Curator of...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=270130Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:11:54 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=270130 Nashville Zoo continues to support species worldwide and take advantage of avenues for international co nserv ation . Earlier this year, hoofstock keeper Jenna Wolc zy k travel ed to Kenya to work with local communities...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=267897Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:29:50 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=267897 We’re proud to announce we’ve financially committed over $800,000 to conservation and wildlife organizations in 2023 via our Wild Works conservation program. All the selected organizations help further our mission and emphasize...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=266714Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:18:56 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=266714 We're excited to announce the names selected for the three critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs. The public voting contest kicked off on December 15 and closed yesterday, January 11. People voted with a donation to tiger conservation and...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=262125Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:23:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=262125 As 2023 concludes, we're excited to look back at what your support made possible. This year, we financially committed to donating more than $785,000 to support conservation efforts, furthering our mission to save and protect species. Our ...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=261244Wed, 27 Dec 2023 20:48:32 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=261244 Our three Sumatran tiger cubs, born on October 20, are ready to be named! The three cubs will be raised by their mother here at the Zoo until they are mature at which time they will move to other zoos to meet their future mates.  Help us...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=260972Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:40:40 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=260972 If you’re looking for a different way to celebrate this season, winter offers an exceptional experience at Nashville Zoo. Picture long quiet walks along wooded pathways and special glimpses at animals generally more active in the cooler...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=208322Thu, 09 Nov 2023 17:47:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=208322 We are excited to announce the arrival of a 10-year-old male Andean bear, Pinocchio, from Salisbury Zoo in Maryland. Pinocchio on exhibit at Nashville Zoo He arrived in July and underwent a standard quarantine period and has slowly been...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=254562Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:45:18 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=254562 Dragons are HERE: We are thrilled to announce that the new Komodo dragon habitat is officially open to the public. This remarkable exhibit now claims the title of the largest Komodo dragon habitat in the Americas! As part of Member...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=223741Thu, 27 Jul 2023 06:18:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=223741 It takes a village to run a Zoo, but it takes very special individuals to care for the animals. All this week we are celebrating and showing our appreciation for the zookeepers that work hard behind the scenes caring for over 2500 animals. In the...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=164882Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=164882 Our Aquatics team continues to participate in conservation work right here in our Middle Tennessee neighborhood by monitoring local Nashville crayfish populations. Read the updates on this project below. Our Aquatics team here at the Zoo...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=244850Wed, 05 Jul 2023 18:56:22 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=244850 Last week, Nashville Zoo’s ectotherm team in partnership with Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Tennessee State University , waded into the waters of Middle Tennessee to successfully release a total of 24 eastern hellbender...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=243327Wed, 24 May 2023 17:24:47 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=243327 Check out the bird's flight paths that got picked up by our Motus tower! Next time you are at the Zoo’s Veterinary Center, look up and spot the Motus tower. This tower is a part of the world’s largest collaborative automated...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=225172Wed, 10 May 2023 20:05:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=225172 Since 2021, Nashville Zoo’s bird team has been monitoring bluebird populations right here in our backyard via nest boxes. In an effort to participate in a hands-on approach, b ird keeper Rachael Payton received her federal...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=241831Tue, 02 May 2023 21:21:30 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=241831 Spring and summer are right around the corner! As beautiful, sunny days approach, please prepare for your Zoo visit by understanding our parking and entry policies. See below. Last fall, we started construction on a massive two-floor ...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=235190Wed, 01 Mar 2023 22:00:49 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=235190 The prehistoric beasts are returning this spring and summer for our fourth installation of DinoTrek . From March 10 through July 30, guests will have a chance to embark on a journey from the past and venture through a wooded forest alongside more...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=235204Wed, 01 Mar 2023 19:56:51 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=235204 The UN named February 11  International Day of Women and Girls in Science , and Nashville Zoo is joining the celebration to recognize the incredible women that have dedicated their professional lives to...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=222838Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:22:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=222838 As 2022 and our 25th year at Grassmere come to a close, we are so excited to look back at all that YOU made possible this year. Between breeding firsts, helping endangered animals around the globe, and being surprised by the cutest little nugget...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=234030Wed, 28 Dec 2022 22:58:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=234030 Nashville Zoo continues their work in loggerhead shrike conservation by hosting the Loggerhead Shrike Working Group this November. Loggerhead Shrike The loggerhead shrike ( Lanius Iudovicianus ) is a carnivorous, grassland songbird and...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=233603Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:47:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=233603 The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, Inc. (NAVTA) recognizes the third week of October every year as National Veterinary Technician Week. This annual event recognizes veterinary technicians for their contributions in...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=166761Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=166761 Nashville Zoo's international conservation efforts were highlighted this summer as carnivore keeper Megan Woodall spent a month at the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) in Somaliland. Megan’s Trip   Megan arrived...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=230035Tue, 04 Oct 2022 21:48:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=230035 Palm oil is the most widely produced edible vegetable oil in the world and is an ingredient in nearly half of all consumer products. With so much demand, many companies are using unsustainable practices to produce the oil, which in turn is...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=194310Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=194310   To prepare for the Zoo’s upcoming expansion , we’re starting construction on a massive parking garage that upon completion will increase our parking capacity by 62%. Unfortunately, due to the size, we will lose half of...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=229519Mon, 05 Sep 2022 18:38:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=229519 Nashville Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of a male and female clouded leopard on June 30! The cubs weighed in at about half a pound and measured around 4 inches in length at birth which is much larger than the average...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=227206Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:19:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=227206 Ever wondered how our Zoo animals are fed and who prepares their diets?  What is the Commissary?  Here at Nashville Zoo, we have an entire team dedicated to animal diets and nutrition. This team works at the commissary, a large...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=227118Fri, 24 Jun 2022 21:30:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=227118 Nashville Zoo’s herpetology team is in the second year of a conservation project that monitors and tracks Eastern box turtles right here on Zoo grounds. Why are Eastern box turtle populations declining? Eastern box turtles...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=226896Tue, 14 Jun 2022 20:57:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=226896 Those are spots you are seeing on the glass in front of you!   Every year up to one billion birds die due to glass collisions. Nashville Zoo is helping to address this big issue by fitting all of our glass around the Zoo with anti-bird...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=225806Tue, 31 May 2022 17:13:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=225806 Nashville Zoo hits 25-year milestone! Since opening at the Grassmere property in 1997, Nashville Zoo has celebrated tremendous growth over the past 25 years. The Zoo is rated one of the top attractions in the state and has become a staple for...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=225007Tue, 03 May 2022 19:47:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=225007 Walking into the Aviary inside Unseen New World a few things are obvious: the constant 76 degree temperature, tall trees, rushing water, and noisy birds.  However, it is easy to walk in and out without getting the full experience.  Use...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=164424Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=164424 (Please note: As of 3/22: Some concrete and tile work still needs to be completed in the playground entrance. The “tot lot” (padded toddler area) and a small piece of the original playground structure remain closed as additional repairs...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=224242Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:23:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=224242 Starting March 11, guests at Nashville Zoo will have a chance to embark on a prehistoric adventure with DinoTrek , a wooded trail featuring more than 20 life-size animatronic dinosaurs. Last seen at the Zoo in 2014, DinoTrek will run through...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=221981Thu, 13 Jan 2022 21:30:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=221981 Nashville Zoo is celebrating the new year with incredible conservation achievements. From breeding successes to headstart programs –  we had a BIG year!  We actively participate in 50+ Species Survival Plan® Programs -...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=221758Fri, 31 Dec 2021 17:36:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=221758 On August 26, 2021, a team from Nashville Zoo, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), and the Cumberland River Aquatic Center successfully released 30 alligator snapping turtles into the waters near Wolf River in West Tennessee.  ...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=215564Wed, 08 Sep 2021 19:56:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=215564 It is another exciting day at Nashville Zoo because we have a baby babirusa! The babirusa piglet was born on July 21, 2021, and her name is Garland. She spent her first few weeks with Tinsel (mom) behind-the-scenes and made...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=214124Tue, 03 Aug 2021 19:23:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=214124 Did you know that certain species of cattle are endangered? Many people don’t think of cattle as being endangered, but some even face critical endangerment just like the Sumatran tiger or Mexican spider monkey. Here at Nashville Zoo, the two...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=214045Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:29:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=214045 This June and July, Nashville Zoo team members waded into the waters of Middle Tennessee to successfully release a total of 29 eastern hellbenders back into the wild.  These hellbenders had been raised at the Zoo for the past six years as...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=213867Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:43:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=213867 National Pollinator Week is celebrated each year at the end of June. This annual event allows us to take time and support pollinator health internationally! Pollinators are important because they are the cornerstone of our...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=213422Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:30:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=213422 Help celebrate World Ocean Day by visiting Nashville Zoo’s Florida Reef Tract Coral Conservation Lab to learn more about how you can save coral!  World Ocean Day began as a way to highlight the impact of human activities on the ocean,...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=213114Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=213114 Update : This exhibit gained national attention after opening in June of 2021 and the Morton Family Exhibit and Opening was awarded Top Honors for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Angela Peterson Excellence Diversity Award at...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=213122Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=213122 In honor of Endangered Species Day, we're taking a look at some of the most endangered species that call Nashville Zoo home. It may surprise you that all six of our primate species are considered endangered or critically endangered. ...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=212982Thu, 20 May 2021 18:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=212982 Cicada 101 Cicadas spend most of their lives underground. They spend years becoming adults before they emerge to sing, mate, and lay eggs. Although they have a long reputation as a loud, swarming pest, they don’t bite or sting. Of the 190...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=212409Tue, 04 May 2021 16:48:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=212409 The baby giraffe, so anxiously awaited by people around the world, died shortly after birth today after being stepped on by her mother. Nashville Zoo's pregnant giraffe, Nasha, went into labor under the watchful eyes of thousands of people tuning in...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=209369Sun, 17 Jan 2021 01:05:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=209369 Like most emerging diseases these days, COVID-19 originated from a wild animal and was passed on to a human. This transfer took place at a wet market, a commercial area that includes the sale of wild animals for human consumption. Wet markets are...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=208386Mon, 07 Dec 2020 19:55:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=208386 Update 1/6/20: Overnight on New Year's Eve, Molly went into labor and gave birth to a male. Unfortunately, the baby was stillborn. We are saddened by this loss but grateful for the knowledge we acquired during Molly's pregnancy. Molly is doing...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=208326Tue, 01 Dec 2020 20:21:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=208326 The Jungle Gym will Soon be Available to Everyone One of the more popular areas of the Zoo is, arguably, our 66,000 square-foot Jungle Gym playground. Of the 1.26 million guests in the Zoo last year, a good portion of them spent time climbing,...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=208324Tue, 01 Dec 2020 19:18:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=208324 Giraffes spend the majority of their lives on their feet so their hooves must remain in great shape. Our male giraffe, Congo, was born with a poorly formed right front hoof which has caused him to abnormally shift his weight (all 2,300...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=208074Thu, 05 Nov 2020 22:28:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=208074 Nashville Zoo is proud to announce that our Tiger Crossroads exhibit has received Top Honors for the Exhibit Design Award from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. This award was also given to the Zoo in 2019 for our Expedition Peru: Trek of the...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=207487Fri, 18 Sep 2020 11:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=207487 Last year, keepers at the Nashville Zoo’s Kangaroo Kickabout learned that our mob of Red kangaroos would begin breeding. They developed an ambitious training plan to observe and record kangaroo babies (joeys) throughout the developmental...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=206253Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=206253 On June 5, Nashville Zoo welcomed our first cassowary chick into the world. After 54 days of incubation and a few harrowing nights of severe weather, the female chick hatched and is currently being cared for in the Zoo’s HCA Healthcare...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=206858Wed, 24 Jun 2020 16:51:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=206858 A Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift While we celebrated Mother’s Day, a caracal was preparing to give birth and be a mother to two healthy kittens. Very close to midnight on May 10, 2020, she delivered inside her nest box. They are the...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=205598Wed, 13 May 2020 14:56:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=205598 Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce that Lucy, one of our Palawan binturongs, gave birth to a male kit (common name for a baby binturong) on March 13, 2020. At birth, the kit weighted 279 grams (about 10 ounces) and is currently being raised...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=204762Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:46:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=204762 Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of two Cape Porcupines. The porcupettes (the common name for baby porcupines) were born on February 24 each weighing approximately 450 grams (about a pound). Sex has yet to be determined. Both mother...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=204666Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:54:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=204666 Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of a healthy, giant anteater. The mom, a 17-year old named Praim, delivered the male on February 28 at a normal weight of 2.69 pounds. Both she and the newborn are doing fine.  “This is...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=204865Thu, 12 Mar 2020 13:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=204865   Illegal wildlife trafficking is an ever-increasing problem for the conservation of species in the wild, and the trafficking of cheetahs is no exception. It is estimated that every year more than 300 young cheetahs are illegally snatched...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=203820Thu, 20 Feb 2020 21:14:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=203820 It will be hard to miss the 2-story tall reticulated giraffe now hanging out in the rental car area of Nashville International Airport. And that’s exactly the point. Nashville Zoo installed the giraffe, created by Dorand Design...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=203523Mon, 27 Jan 2020 20:45:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=203523 Nashville Zoo is sending $30,000 to support Australia's efforts to rescue and protect wildlife affected by devastating wildfires. Additionally, the Zoo is committing all funds from a guest donation program called "Round Up for...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=203393Wed, 15 Jan 2020 16:01:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=203393 Nashville Zoo and Zoo Board Chairman, Julie W. Walker, are pleased to announce the addition of five new members to the Board of Directors. The Zoo’s new additions to the board of directors include the following:  Diane Triplett...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=203533Wed, 15 Jan 2020 15:52:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=203533   Nashville’s 12 South neighborhood just got a little bit fiercer. Taqueria del Sol and TRIM Nashville’s north-facing wall is now home to a Nashville Zoo mural featuring its iconic “Music Kitty” tiger with an...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=202554Mon, 18 Nov 2019 15:17:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=202554 Want to make an impact this holiday season? Shop with a purpose and check out our Holiday Gift Guide! The Zoo’s gift shop, Zawadi Market, has creative gifts for everyone in your herd. Nashville Zoo offers gifts that keep on giving - beyond...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=167692Fri, 01 Nov 2019 15:11:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=167692     Nashville Zoo’s  Expedition Peru: Trek of the Andean Bear  women’s restroom and Entry Village's men's restroom have been named America’s Best Restrooms by Cintas. Expedition Peru's restroom...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=202180Tue, 22 Oct 2019 15:50:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=202180   Nashville Zoo’s Grassmere Historic Home is honored to be a part of the James Hardie 2019 Parade of Homes taking place at The Grove in College Grove, TN. The historic home’s internal and external design has been replicated and...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=202022Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:33:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=202022 The cooler weather offers an exceptional experience at Nashville Zoo. This is our least busy time of the year offering opportunities for quiet walks along our pathways and special glimpses at animals that may be more active in the cooler...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=158139Mon, 14 Oct 2019 19:55:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=158139   Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce the arrival of our new female Cape porcupine. Mkali, meaning “fierce and bright” in Swahili, was born on Feb. 24, 2019 at the San Diego Zoo. Mkali joins the Zoo’s current 6-year-old...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=201864Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:12:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=201864 Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce that our recently completed  HCA Healthcare Veterinary Center  was awarded the Excellence in Construction Award in the Special Construction category by the  Greater Tennessee Chapter of the...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=201829Thu, 26 Sep 2019 14:39:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=201829 Just like people that need to understand and take care of their reproductive health, we carefully monitor and care for the reproductive health of the animals at Nashville Zoo. One issue our keeper and veterinary staff monitor is egg dystocia...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=201794Tue, 24 Sep 2019 15:29:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=201794 Nashville Zoo’s  Expedition Peru: Trek of the Andean Bear   received the Top Honors in Exhibit Design Award by the  Association of Zoos and Aquariums  (AZA) at the AZA Annual Conference in New Orleans earlier this...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=201629Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:01:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=201629 Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce the male Southern white rhinoceros is now on exhibit.  “We’re excited to have a male here and hope to have baby rhinos on the ground within a couple years,” said Nashville...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=201427Tue, 20 Aug 2019 15:09:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=201427 Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce the successful  hatching of a Chilean flamingo . This flamingo was brought to the Zoo as an egg by a Memphis Zoo keeper on July 16 and had been kept in an incubator to develop until it hatched in the early...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=201181Thu, 01 Aug 2019 13:31:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=201181 Many think flamingos only appear in bright pink hues and originate in the Caribbean, like the ones living at Nashville Zoo, but there are actually a variety of flamingo species that live around the world. In South America, three flamingo species...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=201076Tue, 23 Jul 2019 18:02:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=201076 Nashville Zoo is proud to report that we have received a perfect score of 100 by Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest and most utilized evaluator of charities.  As a non-profit, conservation organization, Nashville Zoo is evaluated...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=201433Tue, 09 Jul 2019 20:05:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=201433 Plastic is nearly always present in our lives. From candy wrappers to water bottles, there are plastics we use every single day. Unfortunately, many of these products are immediately thrown away, and the waste produced ends up threatening many...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=200893Wed, 03 Jul 2019 20:39:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=200893 On June 18, Nashville Zoo herpetology team successfully produced thousands of Puerto Rican crested toad tadpoles that were then shipped to Puerto Rico for release. This was the sixth shipment of tadpoles to Puerto Rico. During this time, Zoo staff...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=200804Thu, 27 Jun 2019 20:08:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=200804 On a tiny beach on the west coast of Bioko, a small island part of Equatorial Guinea, is one of the only places leatherback sea turtles nest and lay their eggs. Poachers scour this beach to capture and kill the 800-900 pound leatherback turtles...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=200478Mon, 03 Jun 2019 14:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=200478 Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce Lucy, one of our behind-the-scenes Palawan binturongs, gave birth to two kits, one male and one female, late on Monday, May 13. “The kits are doing fantastic,” said Dr. Heather Robertson,...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=200307Tue, 21 May 2019 11:30:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=200307 Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce that River, Nashville Zoo's on-exhibit clouded leopard, gave birth to three cubs, two males and one female, on Monday, April 29 around 10:30 p.m.  “These three cubs are important...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=200194Wed, 08 May 2019 12:37:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=200194 Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of two cotton-top tamarins on Saturday, April 20. This is the second birth of cotton-top tamarins twins since the opening of Expedition Peru: Trek of the Andean Bear in March 2018. Since cotton-top...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=200064Mon, 29 Apr 2019 12:44:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=200064 Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce it has been granted accreditation from The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). The Zoo has been accredited since 2003 and reaccredited four times. “One of our goals is to provide our animals with...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=199936Mon, 22 Apr 2019 13:06:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=199936 Nashville Zoo opened its new Tiger Crossroads exhibit featuring four-year-old female Sumatran tigers to the public on Friday, April 12 at 9:30 a.m. Originally built in 1989 as a black bear exhibit and then home to Bengal tigers until 2015, the...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=199868Fri, 12 Apr 2019 18:43:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=199868 Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce Niran has given birth to two cubs between 1-2 p.m. on Sunday, March 24. In 2017, Niran was the first clouded leopard ever to be born from artificial insemination (AI) through cryopreservation.   The...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=199568Thu, 28 Mar 2019 16:57:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=199568 Nashville Zoo will open its new Tiger Crossroads exhibit featuring four-year-old female Sumatran tigers to the public on Friday, April 12 at 9:30 a.m. Originally built in 1989 as a black bear exhibit and then home to Bengal tigers until 2015, the...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=199506Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:56:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=199506 Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce the arrival of Winsol, its very first aardvark. One-year-old Winsol arrived from Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden this past weekend and has been adjusting to Nashville life in the HCA Healthcare...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=199503Fri, 22 Mar 2019 14:18:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=199503 In 2017, Niran was the first clouded leopard ever to be born from artificial insemination (AI) from frozen/thawed semen. Now, Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce she is pregnant through natural reproduction with her first cub(s). ...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=199502Thu, 21 Mar 2019 14:15:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=199502 The Nashville Predators Foundation donated funds raised from the sale of the 2019 Nashville Predators team calendars to support Nashville Zoo's animal conservation efforts around the globe. The check for $44,063.05 was presented to Rick...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=199565Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:43:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=199565 Nashville Zoo’s ectotherm team took a monumental step toward continuing the growth of the local wild population of Eastern hellbenders. The team produced the largest amount of healthy Eastern hellbender eggs in human care through hormonal...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=199085Fri, 01 Mar 2019 17:36:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=199085 Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce the arrival of four Juliana pigs ( Sus   domesticus ) to Critter Encounters. The Zoo is welcoming three females, who were born in the same litter and a male, born with the same father as the females....http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=198750Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:01:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=198750 Deep in the Amazon, located outside the small town of Iquitos, Peru, far from electricity, wifi, air conditioning and even warm showers, stands the Rainforest Awareness Rescue and Education Center (RAREC). Its mission, as its founder and president...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=198605Fri, 01 Feb 2019 17:21:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=198605 During the month of January, Nashville Zoo and Adventure Science Center will offer their members a special reciprocal program.  Each organization will allow all members of the other organization admission to their attraction at a 50%...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=175857Mon, 17 Dec 2018 12:30:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=175857 In early October, Tori Mason, Historic Site Manager, had the opportunity to travel to Miami, Florida and Havana, Cuba to research and learn more information about the Croft family, their business and their lives in Cuba. Jennifer Randles, Digital...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=195716Mon, 19 Nov 2018 19:28:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=195716 Nashville Zoo and the Harpeth Conservancy partnered through Lessons on the Harpeth to bring awareness to the importance of waterways to the Nashville community. “As a science-based organization, sometimes the science can get in a whirlpool...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=194022Mon, 10 Sep 2018 19:12:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=194022 UPDATE: Nashville Zoo welcomed one more Central American giant galliwasp ( Diploglossus monotropis ) born in August 2018. This is the second successful birth of this species at Nashville Zoo. This species is infamously difficult to...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=169162Wed, 29 Aug 2018 10:30:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=169162 Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of three meerkats on July 11, 2018. This is the second litter for parents Calvin (age 12) and Victoria (age 10). The pair has been together for 3.5 years, but only just recently produced pups last...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=190389Fri, 03 Aug 2018 11:58:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=190389 In Tennessee, July means scorching sun and record-breaking temperatures. At Nashville Zoo, keepers find creative ways to keep the animals cool. The Behavioral Husbandry department at the Zoo is home to ambassador animals that are native to...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=190124Wed, 18 Jul 2018 18:38:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=190124 Nashville Zoo welcomed two snowy owls on July 13 and July 15. These owls are the first raptors to be hatched at Nashville Zoo since the Zoo was located in Joelton, TN back in the 1990s. Unlike other animals, such as our clouded leopards, where...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=190118Wed, 18 Jul 2018 16:04:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=190118 What pairs well with Jack Daniel’s? Here at Nashville Zoo, our rhinoceros hornbills do! Nashville Zoo and Jack Daniel’s have partnered to give our nesting rhinoceros hornbills a temporary home by donating unused whiskey barrels. The...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=190117Wed, 18 Jul 2018 15:43:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=190117 Nashville Zoo recently sent its fifth group of Puerto Rican crested toad tadpoles to Puerto Rico for reintroduction at different parts of the island, as part of the Puerto Rican Crested Toad Species Survival Plan (SSP).  These tadpoles are...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=189949Wed, 04 Jul 2018 13:39:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=189949 Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce the hatching of our second and third Blue-billed Curassow chicks, both male, the last of three eggs produced over the month of June to parents Albert, 3, and Victoria, 5. This critically endangered species is...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=189948Wed, 04 Jul 2018 12:59:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=189948 After working with bongo for most of her keeper career, Nikole Edmunds, Nashville Zoo Hoofstock Keeper, traveled to Africa to work with them in the wild. Edmunds is the first international volunteer to ever work with the Bongo Surveillance...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=188010Wed, 13 Jun 2018 15:51:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=188010 Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of two cotton-top tamarins on Wednesday, May 23. This is the first birth of cotton-top tamarins since the opening of Expedition Peru: Trek of the Andean Bear in March 2018. Since cotton-top tamarins are...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=187560Mon, 28 May 2018 15:26:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=187560 Nashville Zoo isn’t just home to growing animals. A not-so-secret garden has been blossoming since 1997 when the Zoo first established its home here at Grassmere. Davidson County Master Gardeners took hold of the once overgrown Croft...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=187563Sat, 26 May 2018 17:42:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=187563 Nashville Zoo avian department welcomed their 15th great blue turaco chick on April 9. Over the last eight years the Nashville Zoo avian department and veterinary staff have worked tirelessly to try and develop a successful hand-rearing and...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=187561Sat, 26 May 2018 17:06:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=187561 Nashville Zoo is proud to report that we have been ranked within the top ten zoos and aquariums in the country by  Charity Navigator , the nation’s largest and most utilized evaluator of charities. As a non-profit organization,...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=185766Wed, 16 May 2018 15:04:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=185766 The survivability of blue-billed curassows just increased. Nashville Zoo avian staff welcomed its first curassow chick on May 5. After incubating the egg for 30 days, the chick was assisted in hatching by Nashville Zoo keepers and veterinary...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=179168Mon, 14 May 2018 13:16:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=179168 When Margaret and Elise Croft deeded their property to the Nashville Children's Museum in 1964, they left not only their land to be used for nature education, but also their home and all of their personal belongings, including more than 10,000...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=178553Wed, 04 Apr 2018 17:14:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=178553 Dr. Heather Robertson, DVM ventured across continents to South Africa in November 2017 to the Thanda Safari Reserve where she was able to assist in the process of protecting highly-poached animals, such as the South African elephant and South...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=178405Fri, 30 Mar 2018 20:39:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=178405 We hope you're planning to join us for our annual spring festival featuring the biggest and best egg hunts in town. Historically, this upcoming weekend is a busy one at the Zoo, so we've put together tips and hints to help make your visit...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=151793Thu, 29 Mar 2018 11:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=151793 Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of a female clouded leopard,  Neofelis nebulosa , on Monday, February 19. This is the sixth litter for eight-year-old parents Lom Choy, mother, and Luk, father. The couple have been paired for...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=178398Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:54:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=178398 Nashville Zoo and the Tennessee State Library and Archives will co-host a free program highlighting the history of the property and historic home through a new digital collection on Thursday, April 5 at 7 p.m. The program, which will take place...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=178185Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:03:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=178185 Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of a male Baird’s tapir calf on Wednesday, March 7. Juju, the mother, gave birth at 12:53 a.m.  This is the second calf for four-year-old Juju and weighs about 22.8 lbs. The father Romeo...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=178117Fri, 09 Mar 2018 21:22:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=178117 The typical incubation for saddle-billed stork eggs averages about 31 days. We gave our saddle-billed storks an extra week of incubating beyond their due date before deciding to remove the eggs from the nest. This was done to ensure that they were...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=175697Mon, 22 Jan 2018 13:07:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=175697 Nashville Zoo recently discovered an awkward surprise. Niran, the first clouded leopard to be born from an artificial insemination procedure using frozen/thawed semen was examined thoroughly at birth and determined to be a male. Only,...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=175568Thu, 21 Dec 2017 19:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=175568 In late November, Alison Day, Ambassador Animal Keeper, traveled 8,300 miles to Cape Town, South Africa, to volunteer at the South African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds ( SANCCOB ). As part of SANCCOB’s keeper exchange...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=175698Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:20:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=175698 Are you interested in helping birds? Get involved in the 20th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count. The Great Backyard Bird Count is citizen science project where people from around the world count birds for at least 15 minutes a day from...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=158781Fri, 01 Dec 2017 21:02:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=158781 Did you know up to a billion birds die due to glass collisions annually in the United States? We’ve all experienced the shock of hearing a bird hit a window and rushing to check if the bird was okay. Birds are more likely to fly into windows...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=167151Thu, 02 Nov 2017 12:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=167151 We are setting the scene for this year’s popular Boo at the Zoo celebration which includes more than three tons of sweet treats for kids. From to M&M’s to Tootsie Roll Pops, this year’s candy offerings have more in common...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=145516Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:35:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=145516 Nashville Zoo’s four-month-old red panda cubs are beginning to explore their habitat giving guests a chance to see the two young females along with their parents, Mei Mei and Moshu, along Bamboo Trail. “We are so excited to see our...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=174593Wed, 18 Oct 2017 17:58:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=174593 More than 7,000 guests came to the Zoo to witness The Great American Solar eclipse. Many also helped us observe our animals and record their reactions during that brief period of totality (when the moon completely covers the sun leaving only a ring...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=173561Thu, 24 Aug 2017 21:06:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=173561 (Blog update on July 25, 2017) Guests visiting Nashville Zoo can now see the four red ruffed lemur babies born on May 30, 2017. The two month old lemurs have joined their parents Lyra and Dino and three older siblings on exhibit along Bamboo...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=172138Mon, 24 Jul 2017 23:15:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=172138 The total solar eclipse taking place on August 21, 2017 is creating a lot of excitement here in Nashville. At the Zoo, our animals are (we believe) completely unaware of the impending astronomical event. We are zoology professionals and enthusiasts,...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=172792Fri, 07 Jul 2017 16:38:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=172792 Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of two red pandas on June 16. The cubs are doing well and bonding with their mother, Mei Mei, in their off exhibit den. “This is the second red panda birth at Nashville Zoo, and the first...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=172765Wed, 05 Jul 2017 20:06:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=172765 The Rhinoceros Hornbill is one of 54 species of hornbills that exist. It can be distinguished by its banana-shaped casque on the top of its beak. The casque is made out of keratin, like our fingernails, and is very strong and lightweight. The...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=158340Fri, 30 Jun 2017 17:57:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=158340 Nashville Zoo is proud to announce the introduction of Southern white rhinoceros to our animal family. Four young females are now roaming in the Zoo’s former elephant exhibit. “This is the first time we are able to bring rhinos to...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=172719Fri, 30 Jun 2017 16:49:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=172719 Nashville Zoo excitedly opened two of four new exhibits this spring. Guests can now venture along a suspension rope bridge to see four Mexican spider monkeys from a treetop viewing area at Spider Monkey: Treetop Passage as well...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=172718Fri, 30 Jun 2017 16:02:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=172718 Brew at the Zoo presented by M.L. Rose, Nashville Zoo’s annual beer festival event, took place on a beautiful evening in June. Guests enjoyed some of Nashville's best breweries, animal encounters, live music, food and festivities! Brew...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=172538Wed, 21 Jun 2017 13:11:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=172538 In March, Nashville Zoo hoofstock keeper, Stephanie Edling, journeyed alongside Julian Fennessy, the cofounder and co-director of the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, to conduct field work and gather information on inbreeding, collect DNA samples...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=172507Mon, 19 Jun 2017 20:41:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=172507 Nashville Zoo dignitaries along with representatives from HCA Healthcare, The Frist Foundation, the Cal Tuner Family Foundation, and ESa (Earl Swensson Associates) officially broke ground on May 30 at the site of the Zoo’s planned Animal...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=172091Fri, 02 Jun 2017 14:25:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=172091 One of the Zoo’s most beautiful exhibits is one that most guests don’t notice on initial glance. The Zoo is home to a group of stunning koi fish that swim among the ponds that weave throughout Bamboo Trail. Known for their beautiful...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=172090Fri, 02 Jun 2017 14:23:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=172090 Makaio, the first white-cheeked gibbon to be born at Nashville Zoo, celebrated his first birthday on June 5. Guests have been able to see the young ape explore his outdoor area as he slowly learns how to be more independent. Our primate keepers...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=172089Fri, 02 Jun 2017 14:21:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=172089 Did you know that tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises ? Most people use the term “turtle” to reference any reptile with a shell on its back, but there’s several differences between these two unique creatures....http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=171642Thu, 04 May 2017 12:44:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=171642 This is an update to our construction blog post from earlier this year. 2017 is a year of discovery for guests visiting Nashville Zoo. Along with the Zoo’s celebration of its 20th anniversary at Grassmere, guests will also celebrate...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=167157Fri, 28 Apr 2017 15:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=167157 What do Lucy the antelope, Otto the sheep, and Boone the steer have in common? They all donated blood to help one very special patient! But these were not typical blood donations. Edith, the sloth star of our Aviary, recently developed a severe...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=170780Mon, 17 Apr 2017 14:02:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=170780   Spider Monkey Exhibit Now Open! The new spider monkey exhibit, graciously funded by Dottie Frist, opened on Thursday, April 6. The addition of Mexican spider monkeys marks the first monkey species to be housed at Nashville Zoo in more...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=175076Thu, 06 Apr 2017 20:49:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=175076 Spring time is often our busiest time here at the Zoo, so we put together some tips to help you make the most out of your visit! Tip #1: Best Time of Day to Visit Weekdays – During April and May, the Zoo is especially crowded with...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=151725Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:20:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=151725 Update: Clouded Leopard has a name! Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce the name of the clouded leopard cub born on March 1. Our partners at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, Dr. Adrienne Crosier and Dr. Pierre Comizzoli, were given...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=169568Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:13:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=169568 The Nashville Crayfish and other aquatic species have new habitats to explore! Nashville Zoo, in collaboration with the Cumberland River Compact, Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency, and KCI Technologies Inc., removed two dams on Cathy Jo Branch. ...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=169827Tue, 14 Mar 2017 17:59:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=169827 Nashville Zoo is proud to announce the birth of a male Masai giraffe. The calf was born February 10, weighing 163 lbs. and standing 6 feet, 3 inches tall. Mother, Margarita and calf are doing well and are currently off exhibit in the Zoo’s...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=169230Fri, 17 Feb 2017 15:14:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=169230 Nashville Zoo’s first Andean bear, Luka, celebrated her 4 th birthday on January 3 with a Frozen themed birthday party. This is Luka’s second birthday at Nashville Zoo since arriving in June 2015 from Phoenix Zoo. The birthday...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=168887Tue, 31 Jan 2017 22:01:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=168887 Zoo veterinarians conduct routine procedures on a wide array of exotic animals. While it's common to perform surgery on a big cat, repair the shell of a turtle , or conduct ultrasounds on a tapir , our team encounters some patients that are...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=168311Mon, 02 Jan 2017 17:06:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=168311 One of the biggest threats to animals worldwide comes as a byproduct of the desire to put food on the table for many impoverished families. Wire snares are set along animal paths in the hopes of trapping a meal or catching an animal to be sold in...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=167868Sun, 04 Dec 2016 20:56:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=167868 Nashville Zoo is excited to announce the hatching of four endangered yellow-blotched map turtles. This hatching ranks Nashville Zoo as the third AZA institution to ever successfully breed these beautifully patterned turtles. “This is an...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=167755Tue, 29 Nov 2016 17:32:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=167755 (Update as of  December 20, 2016)    Zookeeper, Pujita, returned from her two week excursion in the Pantanal at the end of November. Between the early mornings and South American heat, Pujita and the team were able to...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=167452Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:56:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=167452 How do you know if you’re giving too much or too little medicine to a dog or cat? Typically, your pet’s veterinarian prescribes medications based on the abundant knowledge of domestic animal medicine. But how does the Zoo’s...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=167375Thu, 10 Nov 2016 20:10:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=167375 The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the primary accrediting body for top zoos and aquariums in the United States, awarded Nashville Zoo the 2016 International Conservation Award for their work with the Gorilla Rehabilitation and...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=167159Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:32:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=167159 Nashville Zoo Receives Grant to Help Save the Alligator Snapping Turtles Nashville Zoo is excited to share recent conservation news regarding field work and research for a species right here in Tennessee… the evolutionarily distinct,...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=166603Tue, 04 Oct 2016 18:52:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=166603 As Nashville Zoo prepares for the upcoming opening of the new white rhino exhibit, we also celebrate and recognize World Rhino Day ! Later this year, we will welcome a pair of male white rhinos into the former elephant habitat. In the future, the...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=166328Mon, 19 Sep 2016 19:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=166328 Nashville Zoo is happy to announce the August 28 birth of a male Baird’s tapir. This is the first birth for mom Juliet and her mate Romeo, who came to Nashville Zoo from Central America in 2008 to introduce a new genetic line into the...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=165992Wed, 31 Aug 2016 16:03:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=165992 Brew at the Zoo presented by M.L. Rose, Nashville Zoo’s annual beer festival event, took place on a rainy night in June. The weather did not stop hundreds of guests from joining in on the fun, food and festivities. Guests enjoyed some of...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=165634Tue, 16 Aug 2016 13:54:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=165634 Baby Gibbon has a Name! Thanks to your overwhelming response to our baby gibbon naming contest, the Zoo will be donating over $1100 to Fauna and Flora International. Makaio was the winning name with $274 in donations (Makoto placed second with...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=164398Mon, 04 Jul 2016 15:10:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=164398 Nashville Zoo is excited to announce the addition of two-toed sloths to its animal collection. Guests can see the mother, Edith, and her son, Emmett, in the Aviary inside Unseen New World. “We’re happy to add this mom and youngster...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=164722Thu, 30 Jun 2016 15:48:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=164722 Update - Red ruffed lemur family goes back on exhibit!  Zoo guests now have the chance to meet the three young red ruffed lemurs born on May 24, 2016. Parents, Lyra and Dino, can be seen back on exhibit with their three babies....http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=164257Wed, 01 Jun 2016 19:41:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=164257 The Nashville Zoo bird department anxiously anticipated and planned the introduction of our adult female and male Double Wattled Cassowaries. In 2011 the Zoo acquired a young male, Sy, and the female, Marge, arrived at the end of 2014. Over the last...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=163355Fri, 20 May 2016 13:33:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=163355 TWO FEMALE PALAWAN BINTURONGS BORN MARCH 7 Our second pair of Palawan binturongs finally had their cubs in early March! This is the second set of pups born here at Nashville Zoo and we are the only AZA accredited zoo breeding this...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=163024Wed, 04 May 2016 18:44:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=163024 Nashville Zoo is currently undergoing several construction projects as part of Phase I of Grow Wild , bringing two new animal exhibits and vastly improve one existing exhibit. These projects will take some time, and we appreciate your patience...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=162746Thu, 21 Apr 2016 16:43:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=162746 Visiting the Zoo is more than just looking at animals in exhibits. Visitors can also touch some unique animal friends in four interactive areas. These attractions provide guests with the opportunity to have hands on fun with some of nature’s...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=161022Thu, 17 Mar 2016 16:10:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=161022 "When an animal is under human care, we have removed an exquisitely adapted organism from the environment that shaped it over countless years. Stimulating their minds and activity levels allows us, in some small way, to give them back what...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=160978Tue, 15 Mar 2016 14:08:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=160978 Trees do so much for us, making life healthier and better in many ways. But trees can?t tell us what they do for us and why we should care.  With a little help from our musical friends, Nashville Zoo and The Nature Conservancy launched ?If...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=160446Fri, 19 Feb 2016 17:43:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=160446 It’s not often that one gets the opportunity to observe a turtle spa day. Dr. Heather Robertson, DVM and her veterinarian team were kind enough to invite us to observe a behind-the-scenes shell treatment on one of the Zoo’s resident...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=159332Tue, 19 Jan 2016 18:51:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=159332 It may not look like much but this larval hellbender is the result of a decade of work by Nashville Zoo Ectotherm Curator Dale McGinnity and a team of experts. Additionally, this little salamander represents a giant step in the survival of...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=159331Tue, 19 Jan 2016 18:42:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=159331 2016 brings new and exciting updates at the Nashville Zoo, including new animal exhibits, a renovated entry village, and the Soaring Eagle zip line. With the support of the City of Nashville and generous supporters and donors, Phase I of the ...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=158869Wed, 06 Jan 2016 16:41:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=158869 The Zoo's entrance recently received a new face lift and made it's public debut on April 9, 2016. Because of tremendous growth and record breaking attendance in recent years, the Zoo’s Entry Village was a top priority for...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=158822Mon, 04 Jan 2016 16:26:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=158822 Two Male Palawan Binturongs Born November 7 Nashville Zoo is proud to announce the birth of two male Palawan binturongs born Nov. 7. The pair named Wilbur and Templeton were a very special addition as they are the first of their...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=158780Mon, 28 Dec 2015 20:50:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=158780 Over 29,000 of Nashville?s littlest ghosts and goblins attended the Nashville Zoo?s annual Halloween tradition, Boo at the Zoo this October. The event, presented by The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial, was a huge success breaking last...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=158571Mon, 14 Dec 2015 20:12:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=158571 On December 2, 2015, Zoo employees and volunteers took to the streets ? and the sidewalks, zoo paths, and behind-the-scenes areas ? to spruce up the Zoo and its surrounding neighborhood. Over 50 people participated for a 5 hour stretch of time...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=158569Mon, 14 Dec 2015 19:26:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=158569 Sunset Safari, Nashville Zoo?s primary fundraising event, took place on a rainy night in October but the weather did not stop hundreds of guests from joining in on the fun, food and festivities.  A record number of guests enjoyed over...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=158100Tue, 17 Nov 2015 18:55:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=158100 In April 2015, Nashville Zoo announced plans to eventually grow our African elephant herd. The following blog, written in November 2015, is an update of what has transpired since April and our plans moving forward. Juno, a 36-year old female...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=156727Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:49:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=156727 This month, our tigers will be moved off exhibit so we can complete our planned exhibit renovation . Once complete, the exhibit will highlight a new species featuring three young female Sumatran tigers from Topeka Zoo. “Sumatran tigers are...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=157822Mon, 02 Nov 2015 19:07:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=157822 Our African Elephant Savannah will become a home for a group of Southern white rhinoceros. The installation of this new species should be taking place in 2017 if modest renovations and animal acquisitions run according to plans. ...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=157821Mon, 02 Nov 2015 18:45:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=157821 Nashville Zoo has a new giraffe named Nasha. She came to us in September from the Cincinnati Zoo and can be seen on exhibit along with our male Congo, adult female Margarita and 4-month old Enzi . Nasha was born at the Cincinnati Zoo on April...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=157709Tue, 27 Oct 2015 16:05:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=157709 As Nashville Zoo continues to Grow Wild, expanding its collection to include bears, lions, hippopotamuses, rhinoceroses and gorillas, it is imperative that we construct a new medical facility to care for these iconic species. To meet this need,...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=156900Wed, 30 Sep 2015 17:02:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=156900 Update - Meet Enzi! Thanks to your overwhelming response to our giraffe naming contest, we are sending over 700 pairs of used jeans to the Jeans for Giraffes conservation program. The winning name, Enzi, was the far and away winner with 407...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=153969Wed, 02 Sep 2015 14:38:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=153969 We are excited to announce that Richard and Judith Bracken & their children, through The Bracken Foundation, have made a generous contribution toward the renovation and expansion of Nashville Zoo?s tiger exhibit. They structured the gift in the...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=155305Mon, 24 Aug 2015 16:31:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=155305 Bird Changes at Critter Encounters  If you’ve stopped by the bird area of Critter Encounters recently, you may have noticed some changes to our collection. The Zoo recently added a blue-billed curassow named Albert to the...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=155275Thu, 20 Aug 2015 19:46:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=155275 As the long hot days of summer drag on, our animal care staff are always looking for creative ways to keep our collection cool in the heat. In this post, we?re spotlighting the different ways our avian keepers cool off our bird collection in the...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=154162Thu, 30 Jul 2015 19:47:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=154162 Our Komodo Dragons are now on exhibit at Unseen New World. “Agnes and Tula are the same age and close in size, currently around seven lbs. each,” said Jon Rold, area supervisor of herpetology. “At their previous exhibit in...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=154148Thu, 30 Jul 2015 16:10:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=154148 We are proud to announce that Mayor Karl Dean and Metro Council have allocated $10M this year to support major new developments at Nashville Zoo. The city’s investment is contingent upon the Zoo’s ability to match these funds dollar for...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=154108Mon, 27 Jul 2015 21:01:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=154108 The Shell Station, our newest interactive exhibit featuring Sulcata tortoises, opens to the public this Saturday, July 4. “Nashville Zoo is thrilled to add another immersive experience that engages our visitors and connects them to the...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=153759Fri, 03 Jul 2015 16:21:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=153759 New animals have arrived at several exhibits throughout the Zoo. Tapir Living up to his name, our Baird’s tapir Romeo has enjoyed getting to know a new female that has joined him on exhibit. Tapirs are broad, primitive creatures...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=153739Thu, 02 Jul 2015 18:30:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=153739 UPDATE: Sip Saam and Natida, the Zoo’s clouded leopard cubs born in March, are making public appearances every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. through the end of September 2015. “It’s been several years since...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=153717Wed, 01 Jul 2015 14:54:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=153717 Our Grow Wild capital campaign is pleased to announce the members of its fundraising cabinet. The 15-person committee, led by campaign chair Jennifer Frist, will be responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting top prospects for our $160M...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=153575Tue, 23 Jun 2015 15:58:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=153575 We have recently launched a new commerce system that will make for smoother purchases online and faster entry at the Zoo. Purchasing Online Tickets Advance tickets can now be purchased online! Skip waiting in line at the Zoo and purchase...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=153268Fri, 05 Jun 2015 19:42:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=153268 Visitors to Nashville Zoo will venture on a Peruvian expedition thanks in large part to the generosity of several lead contributors to our Andean bear exhibit. Partnering with the Zoo on this endeavor are: Cynthia and Dave Arnholt ...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=153243Wed, 03 Jun 2015 18:50:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=153243 The baby boom at Kangaroo Kickabout is in full swing! Six joeys can now be seen at the exhibit exploring their surroundings and greeting guests. GET TO KNOW OUR CREW Buckley Just turned one on May 17 and likes to stay close to his mom,...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=153237Wed, 03 Jun 2015 16:33:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=153237 Nashville Zoo Sends Puerto Rican Crested Toads back to Puerto Rico for reintroduction in the wild Earlier this month, Nashville Zoo shipped 1,072 Puerto Rican Crested Toad tadpoles back to Puerto Rico for reintroduction in the Guanica Natural...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=152793Fri, 15 May 2015 16:05:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=152793 Due to declining health issues, Nashville Zoo has euthanized Jackson, an 18-year old cougar. Jackson passed away on May 7. ?This is a very sad day for all of us at Nashville Zoo,? said Dr. Heather Robertson, director of veterinary services at...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=152384Thu, 07 May 2015 18:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=152384 Our Brew at the Zoo title sponsor, M.L. Rose Craft Beer & Burgers, is celebrating May with a special burger of the month. M.L. Rose will donate $1 for every ANM.L. Burger sold to support Nashville Zoo?s conservation efforts with the Pallas cat. ...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=152324Fri, 01 May 2015 21:52:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=152324 Spring time means it is grilling time! Do you know what fish you’re eating? The high demand for seafood affects fish and marine life worldwide. Habitat destruction and overfishing are causing a significant population decline and wrecking...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=152232Mon, 27 Apr 2015 20:07:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=152232 In April 2015, Nashville Zoo announced plans to eventually grow our African elephant herd. The following blog, written in November 2015, is an update of what has transpired since April and our plans moving forward. Juno, a 36-year old female...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=152130Tue, 21 Apr 2015 14:16:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=152130 We are proud to announce the births of two clouded leopards born March 13 and March 18. The cubs, both female, are doing well and are being hand-raised together. ?Nashville Zoo is on the forefront of clouded leopard care and conservation,? said...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=151789Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=151789 Why are small apes just as cool as great apes? Lesser apes refers only to size. Where great apes range from 85-lb. bonobos to 450-lb. gorillas, lesser apes range from 10 to 30 pounds. All ape species are long lived with average lifespans...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=151792Wed, 01 Apr 2015 13:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=151792 The definition that separates man from ape is being challenged again now that primate keepers at Nashville Zoo have discovered that a collection of Siamangs (a small ape species) at the Zoo are capable taking pictures of themselves and sharing...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=151774Tue, 31 Mar 2015 21:45:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=151774 Big changes are coming to our giraffe herd!   Bahati as a calf Giraffe Calf Coming Soon Our animal care team is closely monitoring the fourth pregnancy for our Masai giraffe Margarita and expect a birth in summer. ...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=150252Tue, 03 Mar 2015 21:31:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=150252 Nashville Zoo’s antelope collection continues to expand with the addition of yellow-backed duikers to an exhibit on Bamboo Trail. “Yellow-backed duikers are small antelopes native to the forests of central and west Africa,” said...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=150251Tue, 03 Mar 2015 21:17:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=150251 We’ve wrapped up our first Weed Wrangle – but the work is not done. Invasive plants are all over Tennessee and can most likely be found in your own backyard. Do your part to curb the growth of weeds that negatively impacted our...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=150248Tue, 03 Mar 2015 20:54:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=150248 Nashville Zoo is certainly fortunate to benefit from the Walker family’s philanthropic support. Julie, Breck, Zach and Cord recently enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour with Nashville Zoo President Rick Schwartz. Congo, our male giraffe, is...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=148270Tue, 03 Feb 2015 16:49:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=148270 There are lots of ways you can attract birds to your backyard, even during the winter months. Even though most birds in Tennessee fly south for the winter, there are several birds that stay here during the cooler months. Common Tennessee winter...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=148246Mon, 02 Feb 2015 19:54:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=148246 We need your help! Join Nashville Zoo for the first annual Weed Wrangle, a city-wide clean-up day dedicated to ridding Nashville of non-native plant species. Weed Wrangle is set for Saturday, Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. - noon. Exotic invasive...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=148135Thu, 29 Jan 2015 16:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=148135 We are pleased to announce the birth of an alpaca on Saturday, Dec. 13. The baby, a male named Bandit, is the first to be born at Nashville Zoo and can be seen at Critter Encounters. “Based on the mother’s weight gain, we had...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=147619Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:37:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=147619 For zoo animals caught in the crossfire of war, the stories are grim. Abandonment, starvation and looting become new threats in an uncertain future. But did you know that the United States military has a special corps of soldiers whose mission it is...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=147404Fri, 12 Dec 2014 16:02:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=147404 Momentum continues to build for Nashville Zoo?s Grow Wild campaign. We are thrilled to announce that the Dugas Family Foundation has committed $1M towards construction of the Peruvian Lodge in the Andean Bear Exhibit. Given the foundation?s areas...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=146634Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:44:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=146634 Nashville Zoo is proud to announce that we have matched the City of Nashville’s $10M investment challenge. As a thank you to the city, we will be offering a Buy-One-Get-One free admission promotion to all guests Sunday Dec. 7 through Friday,...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=146630Mon, 24 Nov 2014 17:51:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=146630 There are now even more roo?s to encounter at Nashville Zoo?s Kangaroo Kickabout exhibit. Up to six of the Zoo?s nine female kangaroos are carrying joeys, and several have reached the stage in development where they are poking out of their mothers?...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=146465Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:20:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=146465 Nashville Zoo sits on land that has a rich and intriguing history. From an original land grant in 1786 to today, many people have inhabited this site. Michael Dunn, his son-in-law Lee Shute and grandson William Dickson Shute, all owners of the land,...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=146133Thu, 30 Oct 2014 16:05:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=146133 Our new red panda cub has made her debut. Phayara, named by a public vote, can be seen on exhibit in the Zoo’s Bamboo Trail. “Since her birth on July 3, Phayara has been in her den growing into a healthy red panda cub and learning the...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=146119Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:17:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=146119 We are pleased to report another successful hatching from our Great Blue Turacos (Corythaeola cristata). The female chick arrived on June 10 and marked the fourth baby turaco to be successfully raised at Nashville Zoo since we acquired the species...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=145349Tue, 23 Sep 2014 14:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=145349 We are thrilled to announce the birth of a red panda cub on July 3. The female cub is doing well and bonding with her mother in their off exhibit den. Known for their teddy bear-like appearance and red fur, the red panda is native to the...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=145084Wed, 03 Sep 2014 14:03:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=145084This month’s Donor Spotlight is being shared by John Howard of Hannah Constructors, LLC and Cooper Jones of The Crichton Group. Nashville Zoo sends them both a huge thank you for chairing our annual Golf Tournament on August 11 at the...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=145018Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:00:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=145018Nashville Zoo is delighted to share that Mayor Karl Dean and Metro Council allocated $10M this year to support a major new development that will add more state-of-the-art animal exhibits and allow better access for the people of Nashville and Middle...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=144575Fri, 01 Aug 2014 16:01:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=144575 Tracie and her husband Scott along with their sons Aidan and Maxx have enjoyed being members of the Zoo family for the past six years. They are very excited to share the experience with the newest members of their family, daughter Evelyne and son...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=144565Wed, 30 Jul 2014 21:30:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=144565 Nashville Zoo recently shipped over 4,400 critically endangered Puerto Rican crested tadpoles to Puerto Rico as part of a conservation effort that releases the tadpoles into protected ponds in the Guanica National Forest. “Since we began...http://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=144290Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:21:00 Zhttp://www.nashvillezoo.org/default.aspx?p=123601&beid=144290