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March 19, 2025

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Nashville Zoo’s Teddy Bear Clinic to Return

Kids can bring their favorite stuffed animal friend for a special veterinary examination at the Zoo on March 8 - 9.

Does your kiddo’s stuffy need a “check-up?” Nashville Zoo’s Teddy Bear Clinic happens Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9. Kids can bring their favorite teddy bear for a routine examination to help them learn more about animal healthcare.

The event takes place at the Zoo’s HCA Healthcare Veterinary Center from 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nashville Zoo’s Veterinary Department will perform routine checkups on your child’s stuffed animal at the event. Kids will experience stuffed animal veterinary examinations where their teddy bear will receive a certificate of “Beary Good Health,” participate in hands-on learning activities, a photo booth and more.

Nashville Zoo’s Teddy Bear Clinic

Teddy Bear Clinic is a separate ticketed event, not included with Zoo admission. Zoo guests must also purchase admission tickets to participate in the experience. Tickets for the event are $10 per child; adults do not need an event ticket. Tickets are limited to four per transaction. Lastly, if registering large groups of children or interested in sensory friendly veterinary clinic times, email familyprograms@nashvillezoo.org.

For more information and to register, visit nashvillezoo.org/upcoming-events/event/teddybearclinic.

 

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Michael Aldrich

Michael Aldrich is Nashville Parent's Managing Editor and a Middle Tennessee arts writer. He and his wife, Alison, are the proud parents of 4-year-old Ezra and baby Norah.