The Chattanooga Zoo announces Spirits in the Wild will be held May 21 from 6-10 p.m. Guests will immerse themselves in the Zoo’s wildlife while enjoying food and beverages from local Chattanooga restaurants.
Aside from food and drinks, this 21+ event boasts lots of entertainment. Enjoy live art demonstrations from wood-burning artist Hollie Berry and painter Michelle Simpson. There will also be art painted by the animals for purchase, and animal art being created on the night of the event.
Music will be provided from area-artists, such as Stringer’s Ridge trio and Peter Moon Band.
Enjoy the Zoo after hours under the stars, and meet some of the ambassador animals and their keepers scattered throughout the Zoo. On top of all this, guests will have access to an open bar featuring signature cocktails and unlimited food tastings from local restaurants.
This year, Spirits in the Wild tickets will be sold online only and admission will cost $75. Members can enjoy special member pricing for the event, ($60), but must still purchase their tickets online. Giraffe feedings will be available for purchase for $5.
“We can’t wait to see our community at Spirits in the Wild 2021,” said Dardenelle Long, Chattanooga Zoo president and CEO. “We’re so thankful for everyone who supports the Zoo through this special evening.”
The Spirits in the Wild sponsors are EPB, Erlanger Children’s Hospital, First Horizon Bank, Johnson Group, Reagan Outdoor Advertising, Vincent Printing, Hits 96, BASF, Food City, Keller Williams - Jay Robinson, Triad, J. Smith Lanier, HHM Certified Public Accountants, Lexus of Chattanooga, Billingsley Architecture, Durango Enterprises, LLC and Coca Cola.
Restaurant sponsors are Applebee’s, Bantam and Biddy, Bread Basket, Chattanooga Whiskey, Culture Coffee Co, Gate 11 Distillery, Home Slice Pizza, Lass and Lion’s Vodka, Lil’ Mama’s Chicago Style Hoagie, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Olive Garden, Reignbow Baking Co, Rolling J's Mobile Bistro, Riverstreet Deli, SnapDragon Hemp, Publix, Starbucks and Waffle Iron Food Truck.
This event will be held rain or shine, and guests are encouraged to wear their best Safari-Chic attire (business casual).
For more information on Spirits in the Wild: visit www.chattzoo.org or call the Zoo Gift Shop at 697-1322. To learn about daily activities and monthly events, follow on social media to stay up-to-date. Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/Tumblr: @ChattanoogaZoo