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.
Austin Peay Researchers Will Observe How Crickets And Cattle Behave During Solar Eclipse
Listen One of the universities closest to the center of totality will document how animals on campus will react to the sudden darkness of Monday’s total solar eclipse. Researchers from Austin Peay State University’s agriculture department will record observations on university cattle, bees and crickets.
Plan To Make Nashville Zoo A National Contender Calls For Lions, Rhinos And Gorillas
The Nashville Zoo unveiled ambitious plans Wednesday for a $160 million expansion – effectively doubling the number of animals on display.
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