KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— Revel in your place at the top of the food chain and join Knoxville Zoo for Feast with the Beasts this Saturday, August 15, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. But don’t drag your tail-time is running out to take advantage of the discount on advance ticket purchases!
Guests can eat, drink and dance their way throughout the zoo at Knoxville’s favorite party. More than 25 restaurants, wineries, breweries and distributors will be on hand sampling a wide variety of tempting dishes and libations. Participating vendors include Buddy’s Bar-B-Q, Highland Brewing Company, Don Pablo’s Mexican Kitchen, Rooster’s Bar and Grill, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Woodruff Brewing Company, Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, New Orleans on the River, Sapphire-A Modern Bar and Restaurant, Pimento’s Cafe and Market and Smoky Mountain Brewery.
After you’ve eaten everything in sight, it’s time to dance the night away. The Lonesome Coyotes bring their honky-tonk charm to the Kids Cove Stage and Knoxville favorite Dave Landeo will be performing on the Plaza Stage. Another crowd favorite is the silent auction hosted by the zoo’s chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers (AAZK), featuring one-of-a-kind animal art and great gift packages.
Tickets for Feast with the Beasts are $60 per person in advance and $70 the day of the event. Zoo members receive a $5 discount. Want to bring the whole herd? Buy nine tickets and get the tenth ticket free! Tickets are on sale at area ORNL Federal Credit Union branches, area Pilot stores, and Knoxville Zoo’s ticket window during zoo hours. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.knoxville-zoo.org or by calling (865) 637-5331. Feast with the Beasts is for guests 21 years of age and over and guests must show a valid photo I.D. to enter the event. All proceeds directly benefit Knoxville Zoo. For a complete list of participating vendors and more information, visit www.knoxville-zoo.org.
Special thanks to ORNL Federal Credit Union, Regal Entertainment Group, WBIR, Q93 FM, MetroPulse, and Knoxville Magazine.
Knoxville Zoo is located off exit 392 from Interstate 40 and is open every day except Christmas Day. The zoo is nationally accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is committed to the highest standards in animal care and well-being, ethics, conservation, and education. Currently, the zoo is open everyday from 9:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Admission and ticket sales stop one-hour before the zoo closes. Next-day admission is free after 3:00 p.m. For more information, please call 865.637.5331 ext. 300 or visit www.knoxville-zoo.org
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