Sips for Species, Nashville’s wildest springtime party, is Friday, April 24, 2026, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at the Nashville Zoo. This annual event will feature five-ounce samples from 40+ beverage purveyors, local food trucks, up-close animal encounters, keeper talks, live music, and more. General admission tickets are $85, and designated driver tickets are $45. Members can save $5 through Friday, April 17, 2026. All attendees must be 21 and over only.