Nashville Zoo is a progressive and dynamic zoological park located 6 miles south of downtown Nashville. With just 90 of 188 acres developed, Nashville Zoo is the 9th largest zoo in the country by landmass, and is one of the top tourist attractions in the state.

The Nashville Zoo also manages the Grassmere Historic Home and Farm. The home was built around 1810, making it the second oldest home in Davidson County that is open to the public, while the farm includes a livestock barn, pastures, chicken coop and machine shed. The owners of the Grassmere property, the Croft family, donated the land currently occupied by the zoo.