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Military Appreciation Day, presented by Regions

In gratitude for the commitment, bravery and sacrifices made by those who serve our country, Nashville Zoo and Regions Bank invite active military personnel, military veterans and their immediate families to receive free admission during Military Appreciation Day on Sunday, November 12. Advance reservations are not required. See below for redemption instructions.

Who is eligible?

Active military personnel, military veterans and their immediate families.

How to receive the discount:

Visitors must show their military ID, veteran organization ID, discharge papers or other official military identification to be given free admission. If not accompanied by military personnel, dependents must have official dependent ID cards to receive the discounted admission. Please note: The normal parking fee will still apply.

There will be military-oriented vendor booths located by the Zoo's amphitheater.

Did you know?

Nashville Zoo offers discounted admission every day for military personnel and their families! Learn more »

Special Keeper Talk Schedule

9:30 - Poison Dart Frogs in Unseen New World
10:00 - Rhinoceros Iguana in Unseen New World
10:30 - Snowy Owl at Critter Encounter
11:00 - Meerkat
11:30 - Andean Bear
12:00 - Red River Hog
12:30 - Aviary
1:00 - Cougar
1:30 - Giraffe
2:00 - Keeper Talk at the Historic Farm
2:30 - Tapir

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Date & Time

November 12, 2023