We Built a Zoo
natureThe Nashville Zoo is growing WILD! Ever wonder what it’s like to run a Zoo? This summer, you’re in charge! Discover what it takes to care for animals, create amazing animal habitats, and keep a zoo ru...
The Nashville Zoo is growing WILD! Ever wonder what it’s like to run a Zoo? This summer, you’re in charge! Discover what it takes to care for animals, create amazing animal habitats, and keep a zoo running smoothly. Throughout the week, you’ll bring your own dream zoo to life. From blueprint to grand opening, your Zoo adventure starts here! Registration limited to 1 session per camper.Additional Information
🕐 Extended Care
Before care and after care are available for an additional cost and can be added while you are registering your child for camp. Before care is $40 for the week and open from 7:30 am – 8:45 am. After care is $75 for the week and open from 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm. 4-day camp weeks have prorated before and after care rates. If you need to add extended care after you have registered your child, you can log back into your account to purchase.
📋 Cancellation Policy
Camp Cancellation Policy until Sunday, March 15: Cancellation requests submitted by Sunday, March 15 will receive a full refund. Camp Cancellation Policy after March 15: Cancellation requests submitted after March 15 and outside of 2 weeks prior to the registered camp week will receive a 50% refund of the original amount paid. Cancellation requests received within 2 weeks of registered camp week will not receive a refund. Would you like to change registered camp weeks? Requests to move your camper to a different week are subject to availability. Zoo camp weeks fill very quickly so space is usually limited and changing weeks is not guaranteed. If you are unable to change your registered week, please see the camp cancellation policy above. All requests to cancel or reschedule must be submitted via email to zoocamp@nashvillezoo.org. Please include the camper’s name, camp session and date.
🍴 Lunch
Campers must bring a nut-free, non-refrigerated lunch, snack and refillable water bottle. Nashville Zoo does not provide lunches for campers. Due to allergies, Zoo camp is peanut and tree-nut free (sun-butter is ok). To help keep lunches cool, a reusable ice pack is recommended for lunches. For campers attending after care, we recommend packing an additional snack.
⚠️ Allergies
Zoo camp is peanut and tree-nut free (sun-butter is ok).
Available Sessions
Session 1
Jun 1 - Jun 5, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$370
Session 2 (No Camp Friday)
Jun 15 - Jun 18, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$300
Session 3
Jun 29 - Jul 3, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$370
Session 4
Jul 13 - Jul 17, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$370
Session 5
Jul 27 - Jul 31, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$370
About the Organization
Nashville Zoo at GrassmereZoo camp is designed for the animal enthusiast in your family! While animals are a big focus of our camp programs, we strive for a balance between animals and nature while encouraging the other intere...
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