Wild fun, just 8 minutes away.
350+ species, immersive habitats, free-flight flamingos, a kangaroo walkabout, and the Soaring Eagle zip-line — it’s the easiest day-trip from our hotel.
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, at a glance.
~6 mi · 8 min from the hotel · Best for Families · Kids · Half-day or full-day
Why guests come back here every trip.
Animals from 350+ species
Red pandas, clouded leopards, Andean bears, Sumatran tigers, giraffes, and a long-time favorite — the elephants of Africa.
Free-flight flamingo enclosure
Walk right up to the pink flamingos at one of the most photographed spots in the zoo.
Critter Encounters & play areas
Petting zoo, Wilderness Express train, the Jungle Gym (Tennessee’s largest community-built playground), and Soaring Daily Animal Shows.
Soaring Eagle zip-line
A 600-ft, 35-ft-high zip-line ride over the zoo for an extra fee. Worth it for older kids.
~6 mi · 8 min from the hotel.
From 1100 Bell Road, Antioch, TN 37013, Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is at 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211. The fastest route is via I-24 — we’re right off Exit 59.
Park free at the hotel either way — many guests use Quarters Inn as a basecamp, hitting Nashville Zoo at Grassmere in the morning and another stop in the afternoon.
Tips from the front desk.
Best time
Arrive at opening (9 AM) — animals are most active in the morning. By 11 AM the parking lot fills up.
Tickets
Buy timed-entry tickets online at nashvillezoo.org to skip the gate line. They’re cheaper than walk-up.
Wheels
Strollers and wagons welcome; rentals on-site (cash or card). Wheelchair-accessible paths throughout.
Food
Café + snack stands inside. Or do the zoo in the morning, then grab lunch back in Antioch on the way to Tanger Outlets.
Plan morning at the zoo, evening on Broadway.
A morning at the zoo, lunch in Antioch, an afternoon at Tanger Outlets, dinner downtown — all from one room base. Many guests come specifically for the zoo and the 8-minute drive is the difference-maker.
One short drive to Nashville Zoo at Grassmere.
Free parking, 24-hour front desk, and an honest rate — book direct for the best deal.