Feast with the Beasts

Event Details

Friday, May 2
General Admission: 6:30-10:00 p.m., last entry at 8:30 p.m.
Early entry for VIP at 6:00 p.m.

Join us at our annual foodie event, Feast with the Beasts presented by TXU Energy on Friday, May 2! Sample local cuisine from a curated list of Houston’s best restaurants while you enjoy drinks, live music across the Zoo, and exciting animal experiences after hours at our culinary event. Our live music will feature The Deltaz playing heavy blues, roots rock, classic country; The Jukebox Heroes are a premier Top 40 cover band; and Shosty will be bringing nostalgic punk rock and emo hits. Feast with the Beasts is a Houston favorite and will sell out fast!

View our current list of participating restaurants in the FAQ below.

By attending Feast with the Beasts, you are helping save animals in the wild.

Event Tickets

General Admission – $149
Your ticket includes cuisine from Houston’s best eateries, two free drinks, exciting animal experiences, and access to live music throughout the Zoo.

VIP Admission – $299
Your exclusive VIP pass includes early entry to the event with a special sea lions keeper chat at 6:15 p.m., access to the VIP lounge with select culinary offerings, complimentary adult beverages including an exclusive premium wine selection, animal encounters, live music, and more.

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Tickets are for guests 21+ only. IDs will be checked at the gate. Tickets will not be sold at the gate.

Amur Leopard

Feast with the Beasts T-Shirt

Feast with the Beasts T-shirts will be available for sale online before the event and limited quantities will be sold in the Zoo Store the night of Feast. Price is $30.

Feast with the Beasts FAQ

What does the general admission ticket include?

Your general admission ticket will allow you to enjoy sample-size food from any or all of the participating restaurants, two free drinks (beer/wine), exciting animal experiences, and access to live music across the Zoo. Additional beverages can be purchased—cash and credit cards will be accepted.

In addition, we’ll have the following available as part of your general admission ticket:

Access to TXU Energy presents Jurassic Giants
Photo booth van
Carousel rides

What is the VIP experience?

The VIP experience will allow you to enter the Zoo 30 minutes early and be among the first to experience Feast with the Beasts! Your VIP ticket also grants you access into the VIP lounge, where you can enjoy complimentary adult beverages including an exclusive premium wine selection, live music, meet and greets with ambassador animals from 7:00-8:00 p.m., 360 photo booth, live screen printing on complimentary hats, and more.

Non-alcoholic beverages, including soda and water, will also be available.

Which restaurants will be participating?

Moon Rabbit
Marmo Italian
Merlion
Blood Bros. BBQ
Hughies Tavern & Grille
Loch Bar
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Gus’s Fried Chicken
North Italia
Blanco Cocina & Cantina
The Mocksy Bar – VIP Only
Haii Keii
Paulie’s Restaurant – VIP Only
Black Walnut Café
Dripped Birria
Cosmic Juice
Cocoa Cookie Bar
Michael’s Cookie Jar
Fish City Grill
Raii Café
Sweetgreen
Gordo Niños NASA
The Melting Pot
Gabby’s BBQ – VIP Only
BB’s Tex Orleans
Deuce of Spades Catering & Events
Sweets by Belen Dessert Boutique
Honey Drizzle Houston
Thai Cottage
The Tuckroom
Juliet
Nokturne Juice Bar & World Food
Raising Cane’s
Chicken N Pickle
Mostly Chocolate
Shake Shack
Azumi Houston
Mendocino Farms
Jackson & Company
93′ Til
Cabo Bob’s Burritos
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Robinette Company Caterers
Brown Bag Deli
Spanky’s Pizza
Kazzan Ramen & Bar
Eurasia Fusion Sushi

What animal experiences will be available?

Don’t miss our featured VIP Meet the Keeper Chat at 6:15 p.m. at the Sea Lion Amphitheatre.

Mingle with our zookeepers until 8:30 p.m. and see animal feedings including:

Amur leopard
Komodo dragon next to black bears
Asian elephants
Jellyfish inside of Galapagos Islands
And more!

Is the event only open to guests 21 and up?

Yes, Feast with the Beasts is an adults-only event for guests 21 and up. No babies or children are allowed. Guests without a valid photo ID will not be permitted to enter.

Where can I park?

Our main parking lot is located at 6200 Hermann Park Drive, and parking will be available throughout the Hermann Park parking areas. We also encourage using rideshare services.

What is the dress code?

Guests usually dress casually since you will be outside and walking.

What if I have to cancel prior to the event?

We’re sorry, but payment for this event is non-refundable.

What if it rains?

This event is rain or shine. There will be a few animal buildings open, but most of the event is outdoors.

Is smoking permitted?

No, smoking is not permitted at the Zoo.

Who should I call if I have any other questions?

Please contact our call center at 713-533-6500 with event-related questions.