I Wanna Go to the Zoo

I was surfing around yesterday and came across a really cool program from the Nashville Zoo. It's called Adventure Socials. This is how it works:

Nashville Zoo's new event series, Adventure Socials, brings together festive food, drink and music with unique animals and exotic "locations," right here at Nashville Zoo! The Socials are held on Zoo grounds after hours and since alcohol will be served, the events are only open to adults 21 years of age and older. Purchase tickets now while spots are available! Cost per ticket per event: $25 for Nashville Zoo members, $35 for non-members.

I somehow missed the information about this program back when it started, but there are a few really good programs left. Here's the info:

Down Under at Lorikeet Landing

Friday, July 14, 2006, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Rain Date: Saturday, July 15th

G'Day Mate! Taste Australian wines, enjoy great food and visit with colorful parrot friends inside this interactive habitat. Lorikeet Landing provides a lush and naturalistic environment for visitors and flocks of lorikeets to "meet and greet" while enjoying a peaceful summer evening on the Grassmere property. Don't miss the artistic elements of this exhibit's unique and amusing hand washing & drying stations.

**Please don't be late, the lorikeets go to bed at 7:30 p.m.

Mardi Grassmere at Alligator Cove

Friday, August 25, 2006, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Rain Date: Saturday, August 26th

Rendezvous with our new alligators down in the bayou for Cajun fare and hurricanes. A new habitat opening in 2006, Alligator Cove showcases one of our planet's greatest survivors: the American Alligator. Throw your Mardi Gras beads for this worthy reptile who has endured relatively unchanged for over two million years.

Safari Swizzle at the Elephant Savannah

Friday, September 15, 2006, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Rain Date: Saturday, September 16th

African wines and "elephantinis" are running rampant through the Savannah under the stars. Kiba, Hadari and Sukari, Nashville Zoo's elephants, welcome you to their home for some safari fare and a visit with the earth's largest land mammals. Learn about the extensive work that went into creating this spectacular habitat and how it provides a comfortable atmosphere for these gentle giants .

I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY want to go to the Safari Swizzle. I think it will be awesome with the elephants. Guess I'd better make my reservation!!