Magical Evenings on the Mountain
Join us for a magical evening on the mountain, exclusively reserved for those age 21 and up. Local musicians will set the mood throughout the Zoo! Tickets to Tails, Tunes & Tastes include unlimited small plates from our chef-crafted menu and two drink tickets. Cash bars also available. (No one under age 21 will be permitted, including no children or infants.)
Event Details
– Ticket includes unlimited small plates + two drinks.
– Advance tickets only. No tickets sales at the front gate.
– Ticket purchase includes 2 drink tickets. Your two drink tickets can be used at any bar during the event. Must be used the evening of the event. No outside alcohol allowed. Cash bars will be available.
– Full Zoo experience.
– Live bands throughout the Zoo.
– Visit your favorite animals.
– Watch the sunset from the mountainside.
– Play cornhole and other party games.
– Mountaineer Sky Ride tickets available at Sky Ride cashier booth (weather dependent). $4 for Zoo members, $5 for non-members.
– Dress for a night of dancing, but remember you will walking up and down the hills of the Zoo! Layers are also recommended.
– Designate a driver, or better yet, don’t drive at all! Take a taxi or use a ride-sharing service like Lyft or Uber.
Highlights of Tails, Tunes & Tastes
Get a Taste of the Event
View last year’s event program PDF to get a feel for the event. The 2024 program will be available about a week before each event date.
(Shows detailed map, open animal areas, food, beverage and music hub locations.)
What can you do at Tails, Tunes & Tastes?
– Savor unlimited small plates that are included with your ticket.
– Use the two drink tickets included with your ticket at any bar throughout the event. Cash bars are also available.
– Feed the giraffe herd ($3 per lettuce bundle or $5 for two).
– Ride the Mountaineer Sky Ride, weather dependent. ($4 for members, $5 for non-members. Tickets available at Sky Ride booth.)
Food, Beverages & Tunes
FOOD MENU for Thursday, July 25, 2024
Unlimited small plates are included with your ticket.
(Additional drinks are available at cash bars located throughout the Zoo.)
Elson’s Place
- Pesto Flatbread | Marinated Artichoke, Balsamic Cippolini, Heirloom Tomato, Balsamic Glaze (Vegan, GF)
- Pork Posole Croquette | Charred Corn Veloute, Chili Oil, Chimichurri
- S’mores Cornet | Marshmallow Fluff, Chocolate, Graham Cracker (Vegetarian)
Grizzly Grill
- Shrimp Rangoon | Sweet Chili Crisp, Chive
- The Electric Slider | Beef Patty, Bacon Fig Jam, Brie, Caramelized Onion, Brioche
- Buffalo Cauliflower | Tahini Verde (Vegan, GF)
- Tropical Haupia | Pineapple, Mango, Coconut, Rose, Lime (Vegan, GF)
Pizza with a View
- Summer Cucumber | Basil Compressed Cucumber, Tomato Jam, Red Pepper Hummus, Dill (Vegan, GF)
- Caprese Cornet | Sundried Tomato, Textures of Mozzarella, Basil Oil, Balsamic Pearl (Vegetarian)
- Black Forest Tart | Chocolate Mousse, Praline Croquantine, Luxardo Cherry, Cocoa Nib (Vegetarian)
Rocky Mountain Wild Barbeque Co.
- Rocky Mountain Trout | Southwestern Hominy Succotash, Tomato Beurre Blanc (GF)
- Chicken & Waffles| Pimento Cheese, Hand Breaded Chicken Tender, Hot Honey, Chive
- Tuna Poke Cornet | Sesame Seed, Yuzu Ponzu, Avocado, Scallion, Chili Thread
- Peach Cobbler Fritter | Palisade Peach, Vanilla Bean Glaze, Streusel Topping (Vegetarian)
BEVERAGE OPTIONS
Your ticket includes Tails, Tunes & Tastes admission and two drink tickets.
Multiple Bar Locations – drink ticket redemption and for purchase.
(Beverage options will be posted closer to the event.)
LIVE MUSIC for Thursday, July 25, 2024
Dance the night away to local musicians located throughout the Zoo.
– Ava Grace
– Chad Traxler
– George Whitesell
– Grapefruit Moon
– John Spengler & Frenemies
– Shandra Moore
Interested in playing at Tails, Tunes & Tastes?
Contact [email protected], or call 719-424-7847.
