What to Expect

  • An after-hours, adults-only event benefiting endangered species and habitats around the world
  • Up-close animal encounters and keeper talks to educate guests about Nashville Zoo's conservation efforts
  • 5oz samples from 40+ of our favorite beverage purveyors
  • Local food trucks & more dining options available for purchase
  • 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

Check out a map and schedule of the event here »

Animal Encounter

Tickets

General Admission - $85*

Designated Driver General Admission tickets available for $45*. You must still be age 21+. You will not receive beverage samples, but you will receive a water bottle and snack voucher at check-in.

*Members save $5 per ticket through 4/18.

$10 from each ticket supports the Zoo's local and global conservation efforts.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Feb. 12 around 10 am.

Get Tickets

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 40+ of our favorite beverage vendors and a variety of local food trucks!

Your Choices Matter: Many of our vendors are taking steps to protect the planet—from reducing waste to supporting wildlife. Look for signs highlighting their conservation efforts and ask how your support helps make a difference!

  • Athen Wine
  • Beatbox Wines
  • Bread & Butter Wines
  • Bully Hill Vineyards
  • Frugal MacDoogal: Josh Cellars
  • Jam Cellars
  • Kate Arnold Wines
  • Laureate Imports
  • Purple Toad Winery
  • Redneck Wines
  • Total Wine & More
  • Atlanta Hard Cider
  • Hap & Harrys & Yazoo
  • Honeytree Meadery
  • Jackalope Brewing
  • Kings Bluff Brewery
  • Marrowbone Creek Brewing
  • Montucky Cold Snacks (Gallo)
  • Sam Adams
  • TailGate Brewery
  • Yee-Haw Brewing Company
  • Bar Diver Cocktails
  • Big Sipz
  • Bravazzi
  • Deep Eddy Vodka
  • Friyori Vodka
  • Frugal MacDoogal: Gray Whale Gin & Tonic
  • Melograno Cocktails
  • Mom Water
  • Spirited Hive
  • Stateside Brands
  • Sun Cruiser
  • SunnyD Vodka Seltzers
  • The Long Drink
  • Viva Tequila Seltzer
  • VMC Tequila Seltzer
  • Waterbird
  • Better Than Booze
  • Brez Alcohol Alternatives
  • BTB Brands (8th Wonder, Beach Break, Howdy)
  • Cantrip THC Seltzer
  • Corral Reefer
  • Green Monké
  • Maypop Sparkling Water
  • Nashville Sweet Tea Company
  • Tempter's
  • Chivanada
  • Cousins Maine Lobster
  • Grilled Cheeserie
  • Nash Kebab
  • Steaming Goat
  • The Pepper Pott
Couple ejoying Sips for Species

Know Before You Go

Check out a map and schedule of the event here »

Event Map and Schedule of Events coming soon!

  • This event is ages 21+ only, no exceptions. Children are not permitted.
  • This is a rain or shine event. No refunds or rainchecks.
  • 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 large bags or backpacks. See our bag policy below.
  • No outside food or beverages. Water will be provided. Empty reusable water bottles are permitted.
  • No pets on Zoo property - including inside vehicles. Animal control will be contacted about pets left unattended.
  • Please respect yourself, your fellow Sips patrons and the Zoo property.
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: Banding Coalition of the Americas (BCA)

BCA is dedicated to avian research and outreach. By employing banding and cutting-edge tracking techniques, their goal is to connect the dots of birds’ lives to fully understand their life cycles for conservation.

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

Loggerhead Shrike
Eastern Bluebird
Purple Martin

 

Event Sponsored By
Ajax Turner
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