Gourmet Dinner Series

Featuring savory dishes skillfully prepared by Executive Chef Allison Walts.

Must be 21 and older to attend; absolutely no exceptions.

Energizing Enrichment Dinner Pairing

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | 6-9 p.m.

This December we will be focusing on the subject of Enrichment at the Zoo, what it means, what it looks like, and how our guests can help!

COURSE 2: Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée [classic French onion soup w/melted bleu cheese crouton]
COURSE 3: Moules Mariniere; Frites [white wine-steamed mussels w/hand-cut French fried potatoes]
COURSE 4: Sole Meuniere; Haricots Verts Amandine [pan-seared filet of sole w/green beans & almonds]
COURSE 5: Confit de Canard; Ragoût de Légumes aux Herbes Fraîches [duck leg braised in fat, with vegetable stew & fresh herbs]
DESSERT: Tarte Tatin; Crème Anglaise [caramelized apple tart w/vanilla cream sauce]

Reserve your seat today!

Fantastic Friendsgiving Feast

Friday, November 8, 2024 | 6-9 p.m.

Bring everyone to the table for this Fantastic Friendsgiving Feast buffet dinner! Enjoy of a delicious bounty of traditional Thanksgiving favorites with friends and family. This dinner is $49 per person with a cash bar.

Previous Gourmet Dinner Pairings

Pollinators Pairing Dinner

Friday, September 6 2024 | 6-9 p.m.

We're BUZZING with excitement for September's Gourmet Dinner Pairing! Celebrate National Honey Month with us and learn about the art of beekeeping and the important role of pollinator bees in agriculture and conservation. All courses this month will be paired with drinks from Heritage Hill Brewhouse.

August Gourmet Dinner Pairing

Friday, August 9 2024 | 6-9 p.m.

Join us for a delectable vegetarian menu inspired by our Asian elephants to celebrate Asian Elephant Awareness Month! This dinner will feature vegetarian Asian dishes, and will begin up at the Elephant Outlook with our elephant herd.

July Gourmet Dinner Pairing

Friday, July 19, 2024 | 6-9 p.m.

Feast like a ferocious feline during our July Gourmet Dinner Pairing! This dinner is themed after the diets of our carnivorous cats from Eastern Russia, the Amur leopards and Amur tigers! This dinner will be paired with wine.

Festive Flamingo Dinner Pairing

Friday, June 21, 2024 | 6-9 p.m.

Join us in June for our next Gourmet Dinner Pairing! This dinner will be a retro BBQ & Beer party in the Courtyard (weather dependent) featuring our Chilean flamingos. Seats are limited, so don't wait to join this unparalleled experience!

Tacos & Tequila Gourmet Dinner Pairing

Friday, May 10, 2024 | 6-9 p.m.

We are so excited to TACO-bout Catering at the Zoo's May Gourmet Dinner: Tacos & Tequila! Savor a custom five-course meal paired with tequila representing the native habitat of our Harris Hawks.

April Gourmet Dinner Pairing

Friday, April 12, 2024 | 6-9 p.m.

Join us for a gourmet 5 course dinner featuring wine from Colloca Estate Winery in Fair Haven, NY. Dinner will be themed around the Heritage Breeds in our Domestic Animal Barn! Heritage Breeds are traditional breeds of livestock that were raised by our forefathers before farming became industrialized.

Every course features eggs in some way or another, and the menu at large represents a shifting closer to Spring. Eggs have long symbolized rebirth, hope, and good luck--it's time to shake off the winter blues and look forward to the coming change of seasons!

Sustainable Seafood Dinner Pairing

Friday, March 8, 2024 | 6-9 p.m.

Join us for our Sustainable Seafood Dinner and wine pairing featuring our very own Chef Allison Walts educating guests on sustainable fishing and what we can do as chefs and diners to protect the world's oceans.