One of the Nashville Zoo’s most high-profile conservation efforts involves big cats who are notoriously hard to breed: clouded leopards. The veterinary staff is currently caring for the 44th cub born at the facility.
Out, About: Christmas celebrations for elves of all ages
While our annual list is still on the way (patience, people!), it did get me thinking about how much the Christmas cheer is devoted to drinking with your 20-and-30-something friends in this city. So, here’s some options for the whole fam.
Nashville Zoo’s red pandas and Sumatran tiger thrived in the snow — and now zookeepers are handling the weather whiplash
Wintery weather can be polarizing — especially for those of us in the South. But some Nashville transplants fare better than others. Nashville Zoo’s red pandas, Bo and Mai Lee, couldn’t get enough of the snow and cold, according to their zookeeper Sloane Campbell.
The Nashville Zoo through a child’s eyes
Last summer, This Is Nashville producer Elizabeth Burton got a tour of the Nashville Zoo.
Nashville’s approach to conservation
Hellbenders and pollinators and climate change… oh my!
Winsol The Aardvark, Animal Ambassador, Finds A New Home At The Nashville Zoo
Listen A long-nosed, 125-pound aardvark arrived at the Nashville Zoo last weekend. One-year-old Winsol is the first aardvark to come to the zoo, and is part of the Animal Ambassador program — which means he will soon be doing outreach events.
Nashville Zoo Visitors Can Now See Animals In The Operating Room
Listen Immunizing a clouded leopard. A physical for an armadillo. And an eye exam for a milk frog. That’s Friday’s lineup in the Nashville Zoo’s newest attraction: an animal hospital.
Tennessee Families Impacted By Shutdown Find Moments Of Joy
Listen Many federal workers in Middle Tennessee are on track to miss their second paycheck as the government shutdown nearly completes a month. But with several local businesses offering a helping hand, some impacted families are finding moments of joy.
Newest Nashville Zoo Attraction Is A Glimpse At Live Animal Surgeries, Vet Care
Listen What has long been kept behind the scenes is now an attraction at the Nashville Zoo. A 20,000-square-foot healthcare facility has been built with the purpose of letting visitors observe routine checkups and even animal surgeries.
Why Animals At The Nashville Zoo Are Getting In On The Farm-To-Table Trend
Listen A growing movement to provide more nutritious food for animals has a home in Nashville Zoo’s gardens.
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