Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo
Zoolumination is an annual holiday light experience at Nashville Zoo featuring large-scale illuminated displays, colorful lanterns, and themed scenes throughout the zoo grounds. The event typically transforms the property into a nighttime attraction with glowing animals, holiday displays, and other seasonal installations.
The experience has become one of Nashville’s recurring holiday events, drawing families, couples, and visitors for an evening walk through the illuminated zoo.
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo Details
Date
Zoolumination is typically held from mid-November through early February.
Location
Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211.
Presented By
Nashville Zoo.
Cost
Ticket prices vary.
Who It’s For
Families, couples, holiday visitors, and anyone interested in seasonal light displays and nighttime zoo experiences.
What to Expect
Large-scale illuminated lanterns, animal-themed light displays, colorful installations, holiday scenes, and an evening walking experience throughout Nashville Zoo.
Good to Know
Zoolumination is a seasonal nighttime event and requires separate admission from regular daytime zoo entry. The event is not being held in 2026, but it has traditionally returned as an annual holiday attraction.
