The Nashville Zoo at 3777 Nolensville Pike will host a toy drive this weekend with the MNPD Mounted Patrol Unit. The event supports the department’s 64th annual Christmas Basket Program. Families can visit the zoo parking lot from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday to donate toys and see the mounted patrol horses.
Each new, unwrapped toy donated (up to two per family) earns complimentary zoo admission. Tickets are valid through November 30, 2026. The toys will be given to more than 200 local families on Christmas Eve. Zoo admission is not required to donate. Toys should be appropriate for children aged 12 and under…