Stay-at-Home Moms 101: Where are the closest zoos to Huntsville?

August 18, 11:33 AMHuntsville Stay-at-Home Moms ExaminerToni Cassidy

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Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

A trip to the zoo can be an exciting and fun experience for children. But, if you live in Huntsville, where do you go if you would like to go to a zoo?

There are two places that you can go to if you are only looking for a place with animals, but not necessarily the zoo experience. These two places are the Old MacDonald's Petting Zoo and Harmony Park Safari.

• Old MacDonald's Petting Zoo is located at 7826 US Hwy 72 E, Woodville, AL 35776. Phone number is (256)776-4332. Adults and children 2 and older are $5.00, and children under the age of 2 are free.
• Harmony Park Safari is located at 431 Cloud's Cove Rd, Huntsville, AL 35803. Phone number is (256)723-3880. Entrance fee is $6.00 per person.

However, if you would like the zoo experience you will need to consider making a day trip to one of the following zoos:

• Birmingham Zoo is located at 2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223. Phone number is (205)879-0409. Admission fee is $12.00 for adults and $7.00 for children ages 2 to 12.
• Chattanooga Zoo is located at 1254 East 3rd Street, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Phone number is (423)697-1322. Admission fee is $6.00 for adults, $3.00 for children ages 3 to 15, and children ages 2 and younger are free.
• Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is located at 3777 Nolensville Rd, Nashville, TN 37211. Phone number is (615)833-1534. Admission fee is $14.00 for adults, $9.00 for children ages 2 to 12, and children under 2 are free.