Leopard Forest Opening Day
Celebrate the grand opening of Leopard Forest, Nashville Zoo’s newest exhibit! Start your day with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 am featuring remarks from President & CEO Rick Schwartz, and be among the first to explore this exciting experience featuring Amur leopards, black-and-white colobus monkeys, DeBrazza's monkeys, klipspringers and the return of our Masai giraffes.
Other Opening Day Highlights:
- 9:00 - 10:00 am: Enjoy free leopard-themed face painting near the opening ceremony
- 9:00 - 11:00 am: Meet Leopard Stilt Walkers at Festival Field
- 9:30 - 10:00 am: In addition to our daily schedule of Keeper Chats, enjoy special Leopard Forest Keeper Chats at each animal habitat
- All day: Snap a photo at a special Leopard Forest photo spot at Festival Field
- The first 2,000 guests receive a free Leopard Forest bandana (while supplies last)
Leopard Forest is included with general admission or membership.
Date & Time
June 20, 2025