Named one of NFocus magazine's Best Parties, wildlife meets nightlife at this unique social event, featuring food and drinks from over 50 of Nashville's best restaurants, plus live entertainment and special animal hosts.
Tickets
Admits two guests to the Patron Party in the VIP Lounge with unique animal experiences and special hors d'oeuvres, reserved parking and early entry at 5:30pm to the Main Event. All responses received by July 31 will be included on the invitation.
Admits one guest to the Patron Party in the VIP lounge with unique animal experiences and special hors d'oeuvres. Includes early entry at 5:30pm to the Main Event.
Admits one guest to enjoy unlimited food and beverage from Nashville's finest restaurants and beverage providers.
Admits one guest ages 21 to 29 to enjoy unlimited food and beverage from Nashville's finest restaurants and beverage providers.
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Please note, tickets will be available online through 9/19/19 and at the Zoo on the night of the event. Age 21+ only. Event will be held rain or shine. The Zoo will close at 2:00 on Sept. 19 to prepare for this event.
Unable to attend? Make a tax-deductible donation to Sunset Safari.
New for 2019
Best Dish Competition
Competition judges, including Andrew Little (Executive Chef at Josephine), Brad Schmitt (columnist for Inside Nashville, The Tennessean) and Abby Demmer (founder of The Nashville Guide), will award "best savory dish" and "best sweet dish" to their Sunset Safari favorites. Plus, YOU can vote for your favorite for the People's Choice Award!
Silent Auction
Featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes Zoo experiences
Kendra Scott Color Bar
Custom jewelry design with 20% of proceeds donated to Nashville Zoo
Food & Drink Vendors
Sunset Safari features culinary delights from over 50 of Nashville's best restaurants and beverage purveyors.
615Chutney
Amerigo Italian Restaurant
Barcelona Wine Bar
Bavarian Bierhaus
Ben & Jerry's Catering
Birdie's Frozen Drinks
Blue Moon Waterfront Grille
The Bridge
BRIXX
Cabana
Chaatable
Chago's Cantina
Char Restaurant
Chauhan Ale & Masala House
City Kitchen
Crave Catering
The Cupcake Collection
Deacon's New South
Dick's Last Resort
Donut Distillery
Edley's Bar-B-Que
Ellington's Mid Way Bar & Grill
Fido
Frothy Monkey
Gino's East Nashville
Granite City Food and Brewery
The Green Pheasant
HoneyFire BBQ
I Love Juice Bar
Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint
Kayne Prime
Kickin' Coffee & Tea
Little Fib
Lyra
MAKEREADY Libations & Liberation
The Melting Pot
The Mockingbird
Moto Cucina + Enoteca
Nashville Underground
Nashville Sweets
Noshville Delicatessen
Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co.
Party Fowl
Pork Belly Farmhouse
Rodizio Grill
Saint Añejo
Saint Stephen
Saltine Fine Food & Drink
Sambuca
Scout's Pub
SILO
Sinema Restaurant + Bar
Strategic Hospitality
Tánsuŏ
Tavern
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
Tin Roof Bar
Union Teller
Virago
Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen
Whiskey Kitchen
Wildhorse Saloon
Live Entertainment
The Green Hillsbillies
Payton Smith
Event Hosts
Presenting Benefactors
Cathy and Jerry Johnson, Nora and Kent Kirby, Wanda and Jerry Lyle
Event Co-Chairs
Allison DeMarcus, Julie Dretler, Karly Hart and Jennie Garth Lowe
Event Sponsors
Questions? Contact us.
For more information about Sunset Safari, please contact Amanda Holler at aholler@nashvillezoo.org or 615-833-1534 x129.