Back in its fifth year, Zoolumination returns to the Nashville Zoo bigger, brighter and better than ever!
Over 1,000 custom-made silk lanterns illuminate the Nashville Zoo nightly throughout the holiday season.
Guests can walk through a winter wonderland featuring mythical creatures, a special Zodiac walkway, Santa’s North Pole Village and Workshop and more!
Brand new this year, the Smashville Ice Rink is open to all visitors interested in lacing up their skates and heading out on the ice!
Zoolumination will run nightly November 14 – January 5 and Thursday – Sunday from January 9 – February 9.
Event Features include:
Live entertainment:
Traditional Chinese entertainers perform nightly at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00pm.
NEW Smashville Ice Rink presented by Nashville Predators!
Tickets for ice skating must be purchased in addition to single-night admission or Platinum Pass tickets and include a 45-minute session and skate rentals. Tickets can be purchased online, at Entry Village, or at the ice rink.
Animal Friends:
Most of the animals go to bed before dark. However, Sumatran tiger, Andean bear and flamingos can stay up until 8:30pm. Unseen New World will be open all night except on select weekend nights for Night Owls.
Beverages:
Hot Cocoa Bars are located throughout the Zoo featuring hot cocoa (spiked available), beer, margaritas, speciality cocktails, coffee and soda.
Food:
Quills Cafe & Grill will be open, featuring a delicious Chinese-themed takeout menu, and Screaming Gibbons Pizza Kitchen.
Meet Santa:
November 29 – December 24, meet Santa at the barn behind the Historic Home starting at 5:30pm.
Know Before You Go:
- Advance tickets are suggested.
- Single-night admission is $25 for adults and teens and $21 for kids (ages 2-12). Members save $5!
- Parking is $10. Members park free!
- This is a rain, snow or shine event. No refunds or rainchecks.
