Try this: Meet the Nashville Zoo’s red panda, tortoise, and cassowary

The Nashville Zoo’s Backstage Pass tours grant visitors access to areas and adventures not available to the public.

Depending on the tour selected, you will travel with a personal guide to meet a rhino, two-toed sloth, giraffe, or other animal up close. The zoo just added three new experiences — here’s what to know before you go:

• Red panda | $80 ($60 for members) | Open to ages 8+
• Cassowary | $60 ($40 for members) | Open to ages 6+
• Giant tortoise | $40 ($30 for members) | Open to all ages

Pro tip: The new 30-minute tours include a feeding opportunity + zoo admission.