Feast with the Beasts

Our newest ticket offering features a more intimate setting in our lounge in the Reflections Event Hall and Terrace overlooking the Reflection Pool. You’ll also get to enjoy specialty restaurants and a full bar with complimentary mixed drinks, wine, and beer. Signature VIP ticket holders will have the opportunity to participate in an exclusive animal encounter (10 people per tour) at one of the following locations. You will select one animal encounter at time of purchase.

• 6:30 p.m. Asian Elephants
• 6:45 p.m. Jaguar/Anteater
• 7:00 p.m. Giraffe Barn
• 7:15 p.m. Asian Elephants
• 7:15 p.m. Galapagos Tortoises
• 7:30 p.m. Jaguar/Anteater
• 7:45 p.m. Asian Elephants
• 8:00 p.m. Giraffe Barn
• 8:15 p.m. Galapagos Tortoises
• 8:30 p.m. Giraffe Barn

The VIP experience will allow you to enter the Zoo 30 minutes early and be among the first to experience Feast with the Beasts! Your VIP ticket also grants you access into the VIP lounge, where you can enjoy complimentary adult beverages including an exclusive premium wine selection, live music, meet and greets with ambassador animals from 7:00-8:00 p.m., 360 photo booth, live screen printing on complimentary hats, and more.

Non-alcoholic beverages, including soda and water, will also be available.

Your general admission ticket will allow you to enjoy sample-size food from any or all of the participating restaurants, two free drinks (beer/wine), exciting animal experiences, and access to live music across the Zoo. Additional beverages can be purchased.

In addition, we’ll have the following available as part of your general admission ticket:

• Access to TXU Energy presents Mythical Realms
• Photo booth van

• bāshì
• BB’s Tex Orleans
• Dough Zone Dumpling House
• Blood Bros. BBQ (Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024)
• Portillo’s
• Black Walnut Kitchen & Bar
• Alchemy Bake Lab
• Black Walnut Café
• Michael’s Cookie Jar
• Raii Café
• The Melting Pot
• BB’s Tex Orleans
• Merlion Restaurant
• Robinette Company Caterers
• Tumble 22
• The Capital Grille
• Coastline Pizzeria
• Marmo Italian
• Deuce of Spades Catering
• Nokturne World Kitchen & Juice
• Ouisie’s Table
• Spanky’s Pizza
• Gabby’s BBQ
• 93′ Til
• Warehouse 72
• Gus’s Fried Chicken
• Haii Keii
• Kitchen Rumors
• Cocoa Cookie Bar
• Juliet Steakhouse
• Pearl and Vine
• Nando’s PERi-PERi

Don’t miss our featured VIP Meet the Keeper Chat at 6:15 p.m. at Boga, the Komodo dragon’s habitat.

Mingle with our zookeepers until 8:30 p.m. and see animal feedings including:

• 6:30 p.m. Giant River otters
• 6:30 p.m. Lemurs
• 6:45 p.m. Vultures
• 7:00 p.m. California sea lions
• 7:45 p.m. One Ocean Aquarium
• 8:00 p.m. Amur leopard
• 8:30 p.m. Malayan tiger
• 8:45 p.m. Komodo dragon inside of Reptile & Amphibian House
• African painted dogs
• Bat monitoring with our Animal Night Team

Birds of the World will be open until sunset.

Indoor areas for you to explore until 9:45 p.m.:

• Galápagos Islands
• Reptile & Amphibian House
• Bug House

Yes, Feast with the Beasts is an adults-only event for guests 21 and up. No babies or children are allowed. Guests without a valid photo ID will not be permitted to enter.

Our main parking lot is located at 6200 Hermann Park Drive, and parking will be available throughout the Hermann Park parking areas. We also encourage using rideshare services.

Guests usually dress casually since you will be outside and walking.

Cash is not accepted at Feast with the Beasts.

We’re sorry, but payment for this event is non-refundable.

This event is rain or shine. There will be a few animal buildings open, but most of the event is outdoors.

No, smoking is not permitted at the Zoo.

Please contact our call center at 713-533-6500 with event-related questions.