Sips for Species

Enjoy samples of your favorite adult beverages as you stroll through the Zoo, learn about the Zoo's conservation efforts through up-close animal encounters, and enjoy live music and food trucks.

Friday, April 28
6:30 - 9:30 PM

What to Expect

3oz samples from 30+ of our favorite beverage purveyors

Our favorite local food trucks & more dining options available for purchase

Up-close animal encounters and keeper talks

Explore our DinoTrek After Dark experience and come face-to-face with 20 Jurassic beasts

Live music and animal exhibits scattered along a strolling path (exhibit closing times vary)

This is an adults-only evening fundraiser, guests under age 21 are not permitted

Event is rain or shine - but don't worry, we know how to have a good time in the rain

Tickets

General Admission - $80*

*Price valid through 4/21. Week-of prices increase by $5 for general admission and for designated driver tickets. Members save $5 per ticket through 4/21.

Designated Driver General Admission tickets available for $40*. You must still be age 21+. You will not receive beverage samples, but you will receive a water and snack voucher at check-in.

Sips for Species is SOLD OUT! Check out our similar event, Brew at the Zoo, on Friday, June 2.

Beverage & Food Truck Vendors

Sips for Species features 30+ of our favorite adult beverage vendors and a variety of local food trucks.

Beers

Blackstone Brewing Company
Golden Road Brewing
Jackalope Brewing Company
Kona Brewing
Mill Creek Brewing
Nashville Brewing Company
TailGate Brewery
Wicked Weed Brewing

Wines

Beachaven Vineyard & Winery
Frugal MacDoogal
Purple Toad Winery
Eros Spinozzi Selections
Union Wine Company
Winery Direct Wines
WX Brands Wine

Seltzers & Spirits

Beatbox Beverages
Big Machine Vodka Double Spiked Coolers
Blue Chair Bay Rum
Country Luau
CutWater Spirits
Durham Distillery
Fizzy Beez
Happenstance Whiskey
Hatem & Jones Mai Tai
Insolito Tequila
Jeptha Creed Distillery
Lo Siento Tequila
'Merican Mule
Nelson Green Brier Distillery
NUTRL Vodka Seltzer
Pickers Vodka
Post Meridiem Cocktails
Rivulet Artisan Pecan Liqueur

Mocktails

Better Than Booze

Food Trucks

Chik-fil-A
Delicias Colombias
Grilled Cheeserie
Music City Brisket
Nash Kebab
Roasted Coconut

Know Before You Go

Event Rules

This event is ages 21+ only, no exceptions. Children are not permitted.
No public urination – if found in the bushes you will be removed.
No weapons of any kind.
No illegal substances.
Smoking (including vaping) is only permitted in a designated area, which will be noted on the festival map. Please do not smoke anywhere else. If found smoking in other areas, you will be asked to leave.
No bags or backpacks. Small purses are allowed.
No outside food or beverages. Water will be provided. Empty reusable water bottles are permitted.
No pets.
Please respect yourself, your fellow patrons and the Zoo property.

Travel Info & Parking

Be responsible. Don’t drink and drive.

Parking at Nashville Zoo will be FREE starting at 6 pm. Please remember that parking is free during the event, but if you leave your car overnight it must be removed from the Zoo between 6 am and 10 am or your car will be towed.

Featured Conservation Organization: Association Anoulak

Association Anoulak is dedicated to the long-term conservation and study of wildlife in the natural habitat of Laos, including white-cheeked gibbons, clouded leopards, binturongs and great hornbills.

$10 of each Sips for Species ticket benefits Association Anoulak. Visit the Nashville Chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers' Zootique at the event for more ways to support this conservation organization.