Many of my fondest memories from childhood include visiting animals at the zoo. I loved being up close and personal with the animals, the fun rides and the yummy concessions. I still love all these things as an adult! What is more fun than rounding up the family and heading out for the day to have a unique animal encounter, and to learn and educate yourself while you are at it! From safaris, to farms, to the zoo, be sure to check out these places below for your next animal encounter!
Where To See Animals In and Around Nashville:
Zoos, Safaris, and Farms
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
3777 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
615-833-1534
Piccolo Farms Animal Sanctuary
Whites Creek, Tennessee 37189
By appointment only
615-428-4551
Lucky Ladd Farms
4373 Rocky Glade Rd
Eagleville, TN 37060
615-274-3786
The Catio
2416 Music Valley Drive, Ste 119
Nashville, TN 37214
615-947-0404
Catfeine Cat Cafe
517 Cason Lane
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Reservations strongly recommended.
*Ages 10 and above
Gentle Barn
9295 Christiana Fosterville Road
Christiana, TN 37037
615-203-5777
Harmony Lane Farms & Creamery
285 Harmony Lane
Smithville, TN 37166
615-983-0140
Noble Springs Dairy
3144 Blazer Road
Franklin, TN 37064
615-481-9546
FairyTales Petting Farm
1856 Bear Creek Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
Tennessee Safari Park (if you want to go for a quick day trip!)
618 Conley Road
Alamo, TN 38001
731-696-4423
If you end up traveling check out the animals in around Knoxville and Atlanta!
Southland Safari in Carroll County.
FairyTails Petting Farm in Columbia.