The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is a 188-acre zoological garden and historic plantation located southeast of downtown Nashville, known for its diverse animal collection, conservation efforts, and family-friendly attractions like the Kangaroo Kickabout and Lorikeet Landing. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and features a historic farmhouse, a zip line, and a carousel, making it a major regional attraction.
Lucky Ladd Farms in Rutherford County, Tennessee, is a 60-acre farm park and zoo featuring Tennessee's largest petting farm with hundreds of animals, playgrounds, pony rides, and seasonal events like a pumpkin patch in fall and strawberry days in spring. Their events, Strawberry Days and Barnyard Baby Animal Bash, will be going on!