Nashville Zoo

The Nashville Zoo, with a collection of 2,890 animals and 338 species from around the world, will purchase and install state-of-the-art equipment for its Large Animal Unit to enhance medical treatment and ongoing healthcare for its large animals. The current lack of space, equipment, and technology to appropriately care for its large animals impacts the existing collection as well as the potential to add new animals and species. In cooperation with veterinary specialists and facility designers, the zoo will finalize specifications, solicit and evaluate bids, and acquire equipment identified by the team as critical for supporting the medical care and extending the healthy lives of animals in the unit. Proposed upgrades will benefit the animals, care providers who will operate in a safer and more effective environment, the Middle Tennessee community, and the veterinary field through a state-of-the-art teaching environment. Long-term results will be measured by tracking animals treated, routine healthcare provided and health outcomes.