THE NASHVILLE ZOO

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Not to be missed in Zoo Central is the Jungle Gym, a 66,ooo square-foot play ground with an impressive 35-foot tall tree house that kids can run off any excess energy that they may have.

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A visit to the Savannah would not be complete without citing an elephant. I was able to see three while there.

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