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- How much does DinoTrek cost?
Single Person tickets are $5 each (ages 2+). Members do not receive a discount for DinoTrek. Zoo Employees & SSA Employees receive free admission by showing ID Badget at Entrance, but no guests included. - How long does DinoTrek last?
DinoTrek is open Friday March 6th – Sunday July 26th, 2026 from 9AM-6PM every day. It closes at 4PM on 4/24 and 3PM on 6/12. - Where is the DinoTrek exhibit?
Follow the signs to Festival Field or the Carousel! The DinoTrek path is located across from the Carousel and nearby the path to the Historic Home & Barn. - Are there discounts for large groups or members? Where will tickets be sold?
There are no DinoTrek discounts available. DinoTrek tickets must be purchased in advance via our website or at the Zoo ticket booth per ticket holder. Skip the line and buy online! Tickets are available for purchase 24/7 via the Nashville Zoo website. You can additionally purchase tickets, attraction tickets, or tokens via the Zoo Entrance Ticket Booth or DinoTrek Ticket Booth outside of the exhibit during operating hours. - Is DinoTrek cost included in my Membership, Unlimited Ride Pass, or Adventure Pass?
No, this is a specialty exhibit that is not included in any membership, membership ride pass, or adventure pass wristband. DinoTrek is an additional cost. - Can I visit DinoTrek without Zoo Admission?
No, DinoTrek is a specialty exhibit inside the Zoo. You must enter the Zoo with a membership or Zoo Admission ticket to then purchase a DinoTrek ticket, attraction ticket(s), or token(s) for entrance to the exhibit. - If I buy a ticket and don’t use it, can I get a refund? Can I switch my ticket date?
No refunds will be available as all specialty tickets at the Zoo are non-refundable once purchased. However, DinoTrek tickets are good to be used any day during operating hours starting March 6th, 2026 – July 26th, 2026. If you do not use your ticket you can return to use the ticket(s) during this time frame or gift the ticket(s) to a friend/family member/member of your community to use. If worried about using tickets we recommend purchase of attraction ticket(s) or token(s) which can be used year-round on any other Zoo attraction to include Carousel, Zipline, 4D Theater, etc. - Are they real dinosaurs?
Our animatronic dinosaurs are replicas of species that would have existed during prehistoric times. That said, the Zoo has animal species that are as old as some dinosaur species – make sure to visit our Cassowary and Rhinoceros Iguana exhibits to learn more! 10AM DinoTrek keeper chat can be found daily pending weather inside exhibit by the Diabloceratops family. - Will there be specialty food & beverage or retail souvenir items available?
Make sure to stop by our retail shop as you exit our DinoTrek exhibit to purchase a souvenir to take home! Some special food items like Dino shaped pretzels and themed Dippin Dots can be found as you exit the exhibit. - Is the DinoTrek path ADA accessible or Sensory Friendly?
The DinoTrek path takes approximately 10min to walk through depending on whether you stop to read the information on each exhibit. There is a swinging bridge at the end of the path so any ADA participants can exit the exhibit via the entrance to avoid the bridge. Sensory Friendly hours (featuring no sound or movement) will be offered 9AM-10AM on 3/29, 4/19, 5/17, 6/28, and 7/19. You can also find accessibility social stories to help plan your visit to the exhibit on our website Here.
Eggstravaganzoo
- Eggstavaganzoo is included with General Admission to the Zoo
- Guests do not need to register for the hunts but do need tickets to enter the Zoo. Members do not reserve
- Twigga will have unscheduled appearances throughout the day to greet guests. She will not be available as scheduled for photo opportunities, and the Easter Bunny will not be on-site.
- For children with allergies, we have non-food prize bags. Every child receives a candy prize bag regardless of the number of eggs collected. * Prize redemption tents are adjacent to egg hunt field.
- As courtesy to other guests, kids should only participate in a single egg hunt.
- Younger children may enter an older aged hunt, but older kids may not participate in lower age groups' hunts.
- All Parents are allowed on the field for the 4 and under hunts to assist children when necessary. For children over the age of 4 that need extra assistance, parents can borrow a “parent access vest” from the info tent. Otherwise, parents are not allowed on the field during egg hunts.
- Egg hunts are strictly designed for children 12yrs and younger, however, “Parent Access” vests are available at the info tent near Festival Field for those with special needs wishing to participate.
- Face painters and attractions are an additional fee.
- For any accidents, an EMT will be stationed nearby. Please flag with an employee. Lost items are turned into guest services at the ticket booth or stroller rental
- Parking is come, first serve
- Schedule is as follows...
- 9:30 AM is for ages 4 and under
- 10:00 AM is for ages 5-12
- 10:30 AM is for ages 4 and under
- 11:00 AM is for ages 5-12
- 11:30 AM is for ages 4 and under
- 12:00 PM is for ages 5-12
- 1:00 PM is for ages 4 and under
- 1:30 PM is for ages 5-12
- 2:00 PM is for ages 4 and under
- 2:30 PM is for ages 5-12
- 3:00 PM is for ages 4 and under
- 3:30 PM is for ages 5-12
- 4:00 PM is for ages 4 and under
- 4:30 PM is for ages 5-12
- 5:00 PM is open to all ages
Early Risers
- Early Risers provides exclusive early access to the Eggstravaganzoo.
- It is a specialty event ticket that provides admission between 7:30AM-9AM on the morning of Eggstravaganzoo.
- Tickets are required for all guests entering the Zoo. Walkups will not be available if sold out! Under 2 free
- Early Risers Ticket includes the Adventure Pass wristband (ages 2+). This means free rides/entry all day for 4D theatre, Carousel, Zipline, Train and Lorikeet feeding. Ages 2 and under are free to participate with an adult if height and weight requirements are met at the attraction. FREE access to DinoTrek 8AM-9AM only
- 24 Golden Eggs will be hidden around the Zoo to be found and redeemed for a special prize at info tent
- The Easter Bunny & Mrs. Bunny will be available for photos only during Early Risers to ticket holders (1 Bunny by Carousel, 1 Bunny by Skate Rental) and will not visit during the EggZoo portion of the day
- We have a second breakfast location at the skate rental building along with seating and a Bunny Meet & Greet
- Parking is come, first serve
- At 7:30 AM – Jungle Gym, Golden Egg Hunt, Breakfast, Easter Bunny, Free Attractions around festival field, Craft Tent open, Secondary Breakfast and Bunny at Skate Rental
- At 8:00 AM – Early Access to the entire Zoo begins will advertise early opening animal exhibits
- At 8:30 AM – Exclusive Early Risers Egg Hunt ages 4 & under
- At 8:45 AM – Breakfast closes, Bunny Meet & Greets, Craft Tent, DinoTrek access
- At 9:00 AM – Exclusive Early Risers Egg Hunt ages 5-12
- Adults + Teens are $50 and Children (ages 2-12) are $45
- Member Adults + Teens are $25 and Member Children (ages 2-12) are $20