The Knoxville Zoo's Feast with the Beasts is an informal evening of fun, food and music. More than 35 restaurants will be represented on site, and there will be plenty of "watering holes" offering beverages from the area's wineries, breweries and distributors. There will be live music on three stages. Open to guests 21 and older, and a current photo ID must be presented. Ticket includes admission to the event, complimentary food and beverages and entertainment.

The Knoxville Zoo's annual Zoofari event features an enchanting evening spent outdoors at the zoo. This year's theme is "Guardians of the Forest" with a journey to the foothills of the Himalayas in celebration of the zoo's red pandas. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour and silent auction, followed by a seated dinner at 8 p.m. and live auction at 9 p.m. The after-party begins at 10 p.m.

"Feasts with the Beasts," now in its 21st year, is a signature event for the Knoxville Zoo with food, libations and live entertainment on three stages. More than 45 restaurants will be on-site with samples of popular dishes, and there will be plenty of "watering holes" representing the area's wineries, breweries and distributors. Ticket prices include all food, drink and entertainment. Open only to guests 21 and older; photo ID is required.

The Great Smoky Mountains Salamander Ball is a masquerade ball and fundraising event based on the children’s book of the same name by Lisa Horstman. Attendees are encouraged to dress in costumes emulating Smoky Mountain wildlife. The event at the Knoxville Zoo features dancing by The Vibraslaps, refreshments from Holly's Eventful Dining, silent auction, “salamander” look-alike contest, children’s activities, a visit from “Big Red” the salamander and a live “salamander zoo.” Tickets are $75 per person; children under 12 admitted free.

Art Gone Wild features works of art available for purchase that were created by the Knoxville Zoo's "artists in residence." Some zoo animals are trained to paint in the traditional sense, using brushes and/or fingers, including chimpanzees, gorillas and elephants. Others paint by walking over or stamping the canvas. The paw painters include lions, tigers, meerkats, bears, Komodo dragons and penguins. Patrons will enjoy wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres. This is an adults-only event, 18 years and older, with ID required.

Zoo Knoxville will hold its 29th annual Zoofari event with the theme of "Rockin' Rhinos," the superstars of the Savanna. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour and silent auction, followed by seated dinner at 8 p.m. and live auction at 9 p.m. The after-party with live entertainment and dancing begins at 10 p.m.

“Feast with the Beasts,” now in its 22nd year, is a signature event for Zoo Knoxville with food, libations and live entertainment. Ticket price includes all food, drink and entertainment. Open only to guests 21 and older; photo ID is required.

The Great Smoky Mountains Salamander Ball is a masquerade ball and fundraising event based on the children’s book of the same name by Lisa Horstman. The event at Zoo Knoxville features live music by The Vibraslaps; Smokies Critter Parade of costumes; silent auction; local beer, wine and Pollywog Punch; hors d'oeuvres from Holly's Eventful Catering; and free zoo admission with purchase of Salamander Ball ticket. Attendees are encouraged to dress in costumes emulating Smoky Mountain wildlife. Tickets may be purchased by clicking here.

Zoo Knoxville will host "Art Gone Wild," an annual after-hours event featuring the sale of original arts and crafts created by the zoo’s animal “artists.” The event features wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres.

Zoo Knoxville will host its annual reception for members of Circle of Friends. The evening event is by invitation only. Additional info about the group is available here.

Zoo Knoxville will hold its 30th annual Zoofari with the theme of "Tale of Two Tigers," tied to the opening of Tiger Forest. The event also will honor Sam Furrow. Cocktail hour and silent auction begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by seated dinner at 8 p.m., live auction at 9 p.m. and then live entertainment and dancing.

Zoo Knoxville Circle of Friends Splash Pad Cookout & Cocktails is an invitation-only, family-friendly event for zoo supporters at the Clayton Family Splash Pad. Membership information is available at Circle of Friends to join and be a part of this event.

“Feast with the Beasts,” now in its 23rd year, is a signature event for Zoo Knoxville with food, libations and live entertainment by The Vibraslaps and Pop Rox. Ticket price includes all food, drink and entertainment. Open only to guests 21 and older; photo ID is required.

Zoo Knoxville will host “Art Gone Wild,” an annual after-hours event featuring the sale of original arts and crafts created by the zoo’s animal “artists.” The event features wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres. Attendees must be at least 18 years old. Tickets: $30, zoo members; $35, non-members Beginning Sept. 19: $40, members, $45, non-members

The Great Smoky Mountains Salamander Ball is a masquerade ball and fundraising event based on the children’s book of the same name by Lisa Horstman. The event at Zoo Knoxville features live music, costume parade, silent auction, food and beverages. Tickets are $75 per person with children 12 and admitted free.

Zoo Knoxville will hold its 31st annual Zoofari with the theme of “Jungle Boogie" in celebration of the Silvered Leaf Langurs. Cocktails, silent auction and entertainment begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a seated dinner at 8 p.m. A live auction starts at 9 p.m. with after-party and live music at 10 p.m. by DJ Sterl the Pearl.    

“Feast with the Beasts,” now in its 24th year, is a signature event for Zoo Knoxville with food, libations and live entertainment. Ticket price includes all food, drink and entertainment. Open only to guests 21 and older; photo ID is required.

The Inaugural Brew at the Zoo features animals, live entertainment, local food trucks and more than 40 craft breweries on tap at this after-hours event. General admission and VIP tickets are available. The event is for ages 21 and up.

The Great Smoky Mountains Salamander Ball is a masquerade ball based on the children’s book of the same name by Lisa Horstman. The event at Zoo Knoxville raises funds to support the biodiversity of life in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and features live music, costumes, silent auction, food and beverages.

A reception in honor of Jim Clayton and First Bank, including Jim Ayers, executive chairman, and Chris Holmes, president and CEO, will be held at Zoo Knoxville. The invitation-only event will include a special announcement at 6:15 p.m. and a groundbreaking ceremony as part of the zoo's ongoing Dream Wilder capital campaign. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Wild Vine will take guests on a wine safari featuring more than 75 red, white, rosé and sparkling wines from more than 30 wineries. The event also features craft beer from five breweries and spirits from five distilleries, animal encounters, live entertainment and local food trucks. Tickets include a keepsake tasting glass for unlimited sample pours from participating wineries, breweries and distilleries.

Zoo Knoxville will hold its 32nd annual Zoofari on the first Saturday in June. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. with cocktail hour and silent auction followed by a seated dinner at 8 p.m. an, live auction at 9 p.m. The after-party with live music begins at 10 p.m.

“Feast with the Beasts,” now in its 25th year, is a signature event for Zoo Knoxville with food, libations and live entertainment. Ticket price includes food, drink and entertainment. Open only to guests 21 and older; photo ID is required. Tickets are available online or at the gate for $99, if available. The 2018 event sold out in advance.

Brew at the Zoo features animals, live entertainment, local food trucks and craft breweries on tap. The event is for ages 21 and up at this after-hours event. Tickets include a tasting glass, event map/menu, water and unlimited beer samples. Tickets are available HERE.

The Great Smoky Mountains Salamander Ball is a masquerade ball based on the children’s book of the same name by Lisa Horstman. The event at Zoo Knoxville raises funds to support the biodiversity of life in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and features live music, costumes, silent auction, food and beverages. Ticket includes food (vegetarian options included) and drinks (beer by Elkmont Exchange, wine and non-alcoholic beverages). Kids 12 and under are admitted free. Attire is come as you are, masquerade…

(As a proactive measure against the COVID-19 virus, this event has been postponed until Sept. 19.) Wild Vine takes guests on a wine safari with red, white, rosé and sparkling wines and craft beer and animal encounters, live entertainment and local food trucks. Tickets include a keepsake tasting glass for unlimited sample pours from participating wineries and breweries. Tickets are available HERE.

(As a proactive measure against the COVID-19 virus, this event has been postponed until Aug. 22.) Zoo Knoxville will hold its 33rd annual Zoofari. Each year’s celebration is themed after a species, or special zoo initiative creating an ever-changing adventure. The event includes cocktail hour, silent auction, sit-down dinner, live auction by Sam Furrow, entertainment and dancing. Funds raised from Zoofari support the zoo’s animal care, animal conservation and education programs.

(As a proactive measure against COVID-19, this event has been canceled in 2020.) Feast with the Beasts,” now in its 26th year, is a signature event for Zoo Knoxville with food, libations and live entertainment. Attire: cocktail, dressy or casual. Additional details to come.

(As a proactive measure against COVID-19, this event has been postponed.) Brew at the Zoo features animals, live entertainment, local food trucks and and more than 40 craft breweries on tap. The event is for ages 21 and up at this after-hours event. Tickets will include a tasting glass, event map/menu, water and beer samples.

(As a proactive measure against COVID-19, this event has been postponed.) Wild Vine takes guests on a wine safari with red, white, rosé and sparkling wines and craft beer and animal encounters, live entertainment and local food trucks. Tickets include a keepsake tasting glass for unlimited sample pours from participating wineries and breweries. Tickets are available HERE. (This event was rescheduled from April 24.)

Zoo Knoxville will hold its 34th annual Zoofari. Each year’s celebration is themed after a species or special zoo initiative creating an ever-changing adventure. The 2021 event will be "Havana Nights" in celebration of the capering Cuban crocodile. The event includes cocktail hour, silent auction, sit-down dinner (socially distanced), live auction broadcast and entertainment. Funds raised from Zoofari support the zoo’s animal care, animal conservation and education programs. A virtual option also is available.

Zoo Knoxville will host its first-ever Trivia Night with a cookout-inspired buffet, encounters with ambassador and a custom trivia competition facilitated by the Trivia Guys. Open to ages 21 and up. Cash bar with beer, wine and a specialty cocktail available. Attendees must be age 21 and up.

Zoo Knoxville will hold an invitation-only Zoofari Patron Party to celebrate the record-breaking 2021 fundraising event of $1 million with an evening of beverages and hors d'oeuvres, surprises and animal encounters. The party also will launch Zoofari 2022 to be held in June.

Zoo Knoxville will hold its 35th annual Zoofari. Each year’s celebration is themed after a species or special zoo initiative creating an ever-changing adventure. The 2022 theme will be "Color in the Wild, an Evening in White." Guests are asked to wear white attire. The event has moved from its traditional June date. Sponsorships are available. Cocktails start at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and auction to follow. The after-party begins at 9 p.m. Tickets are limited.

Zoo Knoxville will hold its 36th annual Zoofari with the theme of Enchanted Forest. Cocktails start at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and auction to follow. The after-party begins at 9 p.m. Tickets are limited and sold out for 2023.

BREW at the Zoo features animals, live entertainment, food trucks and craft breweries. The event is for ages 21 and up at this after-hours event.

Since 1987, Zoofari has been the premier fundraising event for Zoo Knoxville. The annually changing theme keeps Zoofari a fresh new adventure, and guests are always promised a memorable night. From the festive cocktail hour, silent auction and creative multi-course dinner to the highly-anticipated live auction, entertainment and after party, Zoofari is a magical night to remember. Sponsorships are available.