BOOze at the Zoo

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BOOze at the Zoo

Grab your best costume and celebrate spooky season at the Zoo with unlimited BOOze samples, trick-or-treating, live music, and plenty of party animals! With some of the best vendors and festive scenery, BOOze at the Zoo is sure to be the wildest costume party in Nashville!

What to Expect

Frightful Fun
  • Some of our signature Boo at the Zoo features will be open to treat your inner child. Take a stroll through Trick-or-Treat Trail to get a few treats, explore festive scenes, then meet Gourdon the Talking Pumpkin for some classic jokes and sassy one-liners.
  • Enjoy free rides on our carousel and zip line all night.
Spooktacular Sips & Tasty Treats
  • We've conjured up a solid line-up of 16 of our favorite adult beverage vendors to offer unlimited samples of their best beers and cocktails.
    • Including: Babe Wines, Beatbox Beverages, Bread & Butter Wines, Country Luau Spirits, CutWater Spirits, Frugal MacDoogal, Hatem & Jones, Insolito, 'Merican Mule, Mill Creek Brewing, Mom Water, Nashville Brewing Co., Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, Nutrl Seltzer, Outlaw Brewing, Seamless, Slam Dunk, TailGate Brewery
  • Several local food trucks will also be in attendance with food available for purchase.
    • Including: Califarmia, Grilled Cheeserie, M.L. Rose, Steaming Goat, Vee's Chick N Cones
Dress to Impress
  • Join our costume contest for a chance to win a behind-the-scenes tour!
  • The Zoo will be all decked out in festive decor perfect for your Instagram photoshoot.
  • Check out the "Event Rules" below for the costume guidelines
Party Animals
  • Most of our animals like to go to bed early, but some party animals will stay up till 8:00 pm, including Andean bears, Sumatran tigers, and our flamingo flock.
  • Be sure to see the special themed animal show at the amphitheater at 7:30 pm and watch out for animal encounters throughout the night!
 

Ticket Details

General Admission | $79*
Ages 21+. Entry time is 6:30 pm. $10 from each ticket supports the Zoo's conservation efforts. Designated driver tickets are available for $49.

*Members save $5 per ticket through 10/6!

Tickets go on sale August 31 around 10:00 am.

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Know Before You Go

Event Rules

  • This event is ages 21+ only, no exceptions. Children are not permitted.
  • We encourage guests to wear costumes but please note that the zoo does not allow any kind of weapon, fake or real. Costumes that expose excessive portions of the skin are also prohibited.  The Zoo reserves the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing a costume or attire that is considered inappropriate or could detract from the experience of other guests.
  • 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.

Getting Here & Parking

Be responsible. Don’t drink and drive.

Guests are strongly encouraged to arrive and depart via rideshare or have a designated driver.

Parking at Nashville Zoo will be FREE starting at 5pm. Please remember that parking is free during the event, but if you leave your car overnight it must be removed from the Zoo between 6am and 10am or your car will be towed.

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Date & Time

October 13, 2022 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM