Spring Flamingle

Kick-off spring and shake your tailfeather for adults-only, socially-distanced fun on Thursday, April 8 at the Zoo! Grab a date or some pals, and enjoy samples from favorite beverage purveyors, live music, local food trucks, up-close animal encounters and more.

Upgrade to Conservation Champion for early entry, access to a fun lounge with entertainment, and more perks! (see below for more info)

What to Expect

3oz samples from 15 of our favorite beverage purveyors
- Aviary Vineyards, Bread & Butter Wines, Domaine Bousquet Wines, B.R. Distilling Company, Crosstown Brewing Co., Cutwater Spirits, Drinkworks Home Bar by Keurig, Flying Embers, Frothy Monkey, Insolito Wines, Kate Arnold Wines, Kona Brewing Co., Merican Mule, My Story Wine Co., Nashville Brewing Co., Underwood Wines
Food trucks & more dining options available for purchase
Some animal habitats open for viewing (closing times vary)
Two entry times and a mostly one-way path to help with social distancing
Face masks are required within 6 ft of other guests when not eating or drinking. Review our regular policies here.

Ticket Types & Details

General Admission (7:30 pm entry) | $75*

Enjoy everything listed under “What to Expect” above. Entry time is 7:30pm.

Designated Driver General Admission ticket available for $35 - You must still be age 21+. You will not receive beverage samples, but you will receive a water and snack voucher at check-in.

Prices increase by $10 on April 3.

Conservation Champion (6:30 pm entry) | $95*

Enjoy early entry, free carousel rides and access to the Conservation Lounge - a fun, outdoor lounge with a wine, beer and signature drink bar, animal encounters, zookeepers on-hand to answer questions, and comedy performances! Proceeds from the Conservation Lounge benefit the Zoo’s local and global conservation efforts.

Designated Driver Conservation Champion ticket available for $55 - You must still be age 21+. You will not receive beverage samples, but you will receive a water and snack voucher at check-in.

Prices increase by $10 on April 3.

*Members save $5 per ticket through 4/2! Prices increase for all rates on 4/3!

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Know Before You Go

Event Rules

This event is ages 21+ only, no exceptions. Children are not permitted.
Masks must be worn within 6 feet of others.
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 Brew 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 6pm. 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.