Hours & Rates

SPRING
March to May (Memorial Day)
Monday – Saturday 
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Last entry at 3:30 p.m.
Sunday
12:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m.
Last entry at 3:30 p.m.(School groups can enter at 9:00 a.m.)
Summer
(Memorial Day) to September (Labor Day)
Monday – Saturday
9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Last entry at 3:30 p.m.Sunday
12 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Last entry at 3:30 p.m.
FALL
September to December Monday – Wednesday 
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Last entry at 3:30 p.m.

Thursday – Closed

Friday – Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Last entry at 3:30 p.m.
Sunday
12:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m.
Last entry at 3:30 p.m.
WINTER
December 2 to March 1

 CLOSED!

Please Note – Brights Zoo is a smoke-free environment (this includes vapors). 
No outside food or drinks are allowed.

Zoo Admission

Zoo Members:FREE
Adults (18-54):$21.95 + tax
Seniors (55+):$19.95 + tax
Children (Under 2):1 FREE w/paid adult
Children (2-12):$14.95 + tax
Children (13-17):$17.95 + tax
Students (with college ID):$17.95 + tax
*Active Military (with military ID):   $17.95 + tax
*Veterans (with military ID):$17.95 + tax
*First Responders (with ID):$17.95 + tax
Parking:FREE

Special Activities
Animal Feedings are only offered at scheduled times

ActivityPrice
Brights Zoo Express$5 per guest
Giraffe Feeding$3 per guest, per feeding
  

Gemstone and Fossil Mining

ItemContentsPrice
Pay Dirt 6+ Oz of Gemstone Mix$6.99 Per Bag + tax
Arrow Head7 Stone arrowheads$6.99 per bag + tax
Seashell Find4+ oz of seashells$6.99 per bag + tax
Lucky Strike9+ oz. of gemstone mix$9.99 per bag + tax
Emerald Strike6+ oz. of gemstone mix and 3+ oz. of emeralds$10.99 per bag + tax
Large Fossil Dig8oz Fossil Mix 1/2 oz Shark teeth$10.99 per bag + tax
Mother Load10 + oz Gemstones, 4 oz fossil mix, 1/2 oz shark teeth, 2 arrowheads, large amethyst $23.99 per bag + tax
Mega Strike20+ oz of Gemstone Mix, 4+ oz of fossil mix, 2 arrowheads, 1 oz shark teeth, and more$64.99 per bag + tax
Single Pass$87.00 + tax
Couple Pass: $130.00 + tax
Couple with Add on$180.00 + tax
Family of 4 Pass$220.00 + tax
Family of 4 Pass with Add on$270.00 + tax
Family of 4 Pass with Two Add on$320.00 + tax

**Group Rates

Zoo Members:FREE
Adults (18-54):$17.95 + tax
Seniors (55+):$15.95 + tax
Children (Under 2):1 FREE w/paid adult
Children (2-12):$13.95 + tax
Children (13-17):$15.95 + tax
Students (with college ID):$15.95 + tax
Active Military (with military ID):   $15.95 + tax
Veterans (with military ID):$15.95 + tax
First Responders (with ID):   $15.95 + tax
Parking:FREE

RENTAL INFORMATION

Strollers$6.00 + tax
Wheelchair$10.00 + tax
ECV (Electronic Scooter)$30.00 + tax

*ECV not available in the rain
*Weight Limit is 250 pounds

Effective June 1, 2023 – The State of Tennessee department of revenue has informed us that we are not allowed to take any Tennessee tax exempt form that is dated prior to July 1, 2023. All tax exempt entities should have already received their new tax exempt form.

Buy

1. Active Duty Military ID card with a picture.

2. A retired Military ID card with a picture.

3. VA Card (Department of Veterans Affairs)

4. Active Military and Retired Military ID cards for spouse/dependents

5. Fire Department and EMS photo ID.

(A retired veteran must have qualified and gone through retirement with the Military. Veterans should have a Veteran’s Identification Card (VIC) provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VIC and your Driver’s License should be sufficient identification to get the Military Discount. The Military Discount applies to the cardholder only.”)