Rides to Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Family rides to the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere off Nolensville Pike.
3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
Get a live fare estimateDrop-off and pickup
- The zoo does not publish a rideshare zone. Ask to be dropped at the main entrance from the parking area.
Travel times
| From | Typical drive (no traffic) | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown (Nashville Public Library) | about 21 min | 8.4 mi |
| Midtown (West End Avenue) | about 21 min | 8.5 mi |
| East Nashville (Five Points) | about 23 min | 9.9 mi |
Estimated driving routes from Mapbox without live traffic. Event traffic and closures add time.
Accessibility
- Manual wheelchairs and electric scooters can be rented at the zoo entrance, first come, first served; personal wheelchairs are welcome. Leashed, trained service dogs are welcome; tell staff at the entrance.
- On busy days the zoo opens an unpaved overflow lot and suggests the main lot for strollers and wheelchairs that aren't all-terrain.
Parking compared with a ride
- The zoo charges a per-vehicle parking fee (members park free). Its pages show different amounts, so check before you go.
Fares depend on distance and time; the booking screen shows your estimate before you confirm.
Sources
Checked October 23, 2026. Venues update entrances and zones; confirm with the venue on the day.