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Topic: Association of Zoos and Aquariums
“We are planning to have elephants in the future of Nashville Zoo,” Zoo President Rick Schwartz said. “First, though, we need to relocate our elephants and begin making plans for a state-of-the-art facility for our African expansion. We place the highest priority on the well being of each animal in our care. Now is a good time to move the elephants while the weather is in our favor.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Nashville Zoo needs Volunteers for FrogWatch USA Amphibian Monitoring
Tennessee is home to 21 native species of amphibians, however many are threatened with extinction. FrogWatch USA gets citizens directly involved in gathering information that can lead to practical and workable ways to stop amphibian decline. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Nashville Zoo adds Komodo Dragons to Unseen New World exhibit
“Komodo dragons are highly intelligent, complex animals that evoke a natural curiosity and are beloved by zoogoers,” said Rick Schwartz, Nashville Zoo president. “We are excited to give our guests the opportunity to discover this fascinating species.” The two lizards, both female, hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo in August 2013. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Nashville Zoo’s Ice Day Saturday, July 26th
With the temperature near triple digits, Ice Day is welcomed relief for Middle Tennesseans. Activities include ice cream eating contests, inflatable water slide, samples from Blue Bell Ice Cream, and make-your-own ice treat station. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Nashville Zoo to host Conservation Lecture Thursday, June 5th
Sperka has spent the past two years working as a field guide and wildlife photograph er at the Thanda Private Game Reserve in Northern Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. His lecture will focus on the conservation efforts and challenges of a private game reserve in South Africa and the rising threat to Africa’s rhino population. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Nashville Zoo to open new habitat “Kangaroo Kickabout” September 14th
“We are very excited about the opening of Kangaroo Kickabout, our first major animal exhibit to open since Flamingo Lagoon in 2010,” said Rick Schwartz, Zoo President. “Like our Lorikeet Landing and Critter Encounter exhibits, the Kickabout gives visitors the unique opportunity to interact with our animals.” ![]() Two of the kangaroos that will be on exhibit at the Nashville Zoo’s new Kangaroo Kickabout habitat. (Amiee Stubbs) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
50th Anniversary of Dr. Seuss’s One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish to be Celebrated on World Oceans DayA Special Anniversary Edition and World Oceans Day Events Will Commemorate 50 Years of Fun with Dr. Seuss’s Famous Fish
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