Sunset Safari

Sunset Safari

Celebrate under the stars at Nashville Zoo's premier fundraiser. It's an unforgettable evening of elegance and excitement.

Saddle up and join us for a culinary adventure through Nashville Zoo!

   Friday, Sept. 19
  6:30 to 10:30 pm

Buy Champion or Benefactor tickets

Buy Patron, Main Event, or Night Owl tickets

Tickets go on sale June 23 around 10 am.

Step into an enchanted evening at Nashville Zoo's Sunset Safari—an exclusive after-hours event like no other. Indulge in a feast of Nashville's culinary treasures, enjoy live entertainment, and encounter the captivating creatures of the Zoo up close. Don't miss out on this premier fundraising gala. Reserve your place now for an evening of magic and meaning!

Dust off your boots at Sunset Safari, where wild flavors and Southern charm roam free! Nashville Zoo’s premier fundraising event is an after-hours party like no other. Tuck into a feast of Nashville’s tastiest bites, tap your toes to live music, and encounter some of the Zoo’s wildest stars, up close and personal! Don’t miss out on this special night, tickets go on sale Monday, June 23, around 10 am!

What to Expect

  • Unlimited samples from Nashville's top restaurants
  • A wide range of complimentary adult beverages
  • Some animal habitats open for viewing (closing times vary)
  • Live music, entertainment and up-close animal encounters
  • Sunset Safari is a rain-or-shine event. No refunds or rainchecks.