completely on the Grassmere location. Conservation In 2019, the Nashville Zoo supported nearly 50 conservation programs. These efforts include coral rescue, combatting wildlife trafficking, and preserving endangered or threatened species both locally and globally, including the hellbender, cheetah, loggerhead shrike, alligator snapping turtle, streamside salamander, oilbird, flamingo, and Nashville crayfish. References External links Culture of Nashville, Tennessee Zoos in Tennessee Historic house museums in Tennessee Museums in Nashville, Tennessee Tourist attractions in Nashville, Tennessee 1990 establishments in Tennessee Zoos established in 1990