Critter Encounters Critter Encounters Opens for the 2001 Season Critter Encounters has re-opened, and now you can encounter some new animals. The popular Red-ruffed lemurs are still there, but new to the exhibit are a young pygmy Zebu cow and a Watusi cow. Check out the chestnut-mandible toucans, and, of course, the goats and sheep will come out to see you. A very special day to remember.
Keepers are on hand to help small children have an opportunity to touch the animals.
Two baby camels love to be petted. Critter Encounters was made possible by generous donations from Franklin Industries, Inc. and Tennessee's BEST college savings programs. Many animal species call Nashville Zoo their home, including cheetah, zebra, ostrich, kangaroo and more. In addition, the Zoo offers the Jungle Gym, the country's largest community-built playground, the Grassmere Historic Farm and the beautiful Unseen New World exhibit. The Nashville Zoo is located at 3777 Nolensville Road and is open every day except December 25 and January 1.