The Nashville Zoo opened in 1991 with nine exhibits housing only animals indigenous to Tennessee. With the goal of growing in size and in spotlight, our local zoo has consistently expanded to the point that the Zoo now houses over 2,500 animals. The Zoo’s long-term goal is to one day include an African Savanna and forest complete with, cheetahs, hippos, gorillas and possibly lions again.

With growth and expansion has come the need for a new Veterinary Hospital at the zoo. After receiving funding from a public-private partnership between the City of Nashville and HCA healthcare the new Veterinary Hospital broke ground in July 2017. The Veterinary Hospital includes new observation areas, as well as rooms for diagnosis, radiology, and surgery. In addition, the zoo needed laboratories, a pharmacy and expanded administrative capacity. The Veterinary Hospital will also serve as a resource for college students by offering teaching and learning opportunities for them. Additionally, the hospital will offer educational opportunities for guests by allowing them to view surgeries, the nursery and animal treatment.

Enterprise is responsible for the full electrical package for the hospital. The project included installing controls from our sister company, Autani.