diff --git a/lua/snacks/zen.lua b/lua/snacks/zen.lua
index a490d267..f8bd3728 100644
--- a/lua/snacks/zen.lua
+++ b/lua/snacks/zen.lua
@@ -145,7 +145,9 @@ function M.zen(opts)
 
   -- create window
   local win = Snacks.win(win_opts)
-  vim.cmd([[norm! zz]])
+  if vim.bo[buf].buftype ~= "terminal" then
+    vim.cmd([[norm! zz]])
+  end
   M.win = win
 
   if show_indicator then