Join us for an evening of cocktails, appetizers, live entertainment, animal encounters and animal art - all while supporting Chattanooga Zoo!
Come and taste a variety of wines, beers, and spirits while sampling great food from some of Chattanooga's best local restaurants.
WITH EVENT ADMISSION, GUESTS WILL ENJOY:
- Zoo Admission
- Open Bar & Signature Cocktail (Designated Driver ticket holders will not be served alcohol)
- Food Tasting from Local Restaurants
- Up-Close Animal Meet and Greets
- Live Music and Dance Floor
- Live Art Demonstrations with Zoo Animals
- Booths from local artists including Aurum Design Co, Chase Guajardo and Jerome Foster.
OTHER EVENT DETAILS:
- Advance ticket purchase is highly encouraged as this event is likely to sell out
- Giraffe feedings will be available from 6-7 p.m. for $5 each for non-members or $4 for Zoo members
ENTERTAINMENT:
- Entertainment will include live music from Peter Moon Band, animal training demos, animal art auctions, live ceramics work, live painting and more!
ANIMAL ART:
Don't miss out on purchasing one-of-a-kind art pieces created by the animals of Chattanooga Zoo. Keepers work directly with our animals to help them voluntarily make footprints and other markings on a canvas with animal-safe paint. All funds raised from the animal art go directly towards animal care at the Zoo.
Important Details:
- Spirits in the Wild is rain or shine!
- The Zoo is closing at 4 p.m. on May 16 to allow our staff to prepare for Spirits in the Wild.
- All guests must be 21 years old or older! Please bring a valid ID. Guests will not be allowed entry without their ID - this includes Designated Driver Ticket holders
- Designated Driver Tickets are available at a reduced price. Designated Driver Ticket holders will NOT be served alcohol and are prohibited from drinking alcohol on Zoo grounds during Spirits in the Wild. Guests are required to be 21+ to attend Spirits in the Wild, even with a Designated Driver Ticket.
- Most people wear dressy casual attire to Spirits in the Wild. Feel free to go wild with safari and/or animal-themed outfits!
What to Expect:
- A walk-through experience with food, drinks, music, special entertainment and more fun along the way!
- A limited number of tickets will be available - get your tickets online now!
- To make the most of the event, we recommend arriving before 8 p.m., as food samples will be available while supplies last. Please note that the event ends at 9 p.m
- The event is held rain or shine. In case of rain, we are prepared to move all major activities indoors and/or under cover.
- We highly recommend purchasing tickets online and in advance
- Refunds or exchanges are not available
**No coupons, discounts, or reciprocal memberships will be honored during this special event. The event is held rain or shine. Tickets are nonrefundable.**
ticket information
Zoo Members
$75.95 - Admission and Open Bar
$55.95 - Designated Driver Ticket
Non-Members
$85.95 - Admission and Open Bar
$65.95 - Designated Driver Ticket
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Spirits in the Wild is a 21+ event. Proper ID will be required to attend. Designated Driver Ticket purchasers will not be served alcohol, but they still must be 21+ to attend.
