Join us for a unique culinary journey curated by Catering at the Zoo Executive Chef Dan Hudson. Enjoy an evening of fine dining that offers the pairing of select wines from Heron Hill Winery with a custom five-course meal themed around the "Slow Food" movement. Tickets are all inclusive (food and beverage, sales tax, and […]

Feast on savory favorites representing regions of the southern US where red wolves historically roamed freely. Enjoy an array of southern-grilled fare paired with beers from Middle Ages Brewery and served family style. Learn about this critically endangered species of which less than 20 remain in the wildRed Wolf Regions BBQ MenuTennesseeMemphis-style ribsCollard greensTomato cucumber […]

This gourmet taco dinner will have you SOARING with festive flavors from Mexico and South America! Savor a custom five-course pairing of tacos and tequilas curated by Catering at the Zoo Executive Chef Dan Hudson representing the native habitat of the Harris Hawks. Enjoy your first course outside in the courtyard and behold a free […]

Join us at the Reisman Foundation Elephant Overlook in the Helga Beck Asian Elephant Preserve for a simply unique, trunks-up, outdoor dining experience. Savor an array of tempting Asian-inspired vegetarian dishes paired with an assortment of beers, including our very own Meier's Creek Elephantastic IPA! Meier's Creek "Elephantastic Eats!" Station Menu: Station 1: Sweet potato, Brussell […]

Rockin’ the Reds! A Gourmet Red Wine Dinner Pairing in Celebration of the Red PandasEnjoy an evening of delectable dishes themed around the zoo’s beloved red pandas, paired with the finest selection of red wines.The five-course dinner pairing includes:Course One: Roasted beet and goat cheese salad, toasted pistachio, arugula, white balsamic glazeCourse Two: Seared tuna, "everything" seasoning, […]

Buone Feste! Italian Holiday Dinner PairingFriday, December 16, 2022 | 6-9 p.m.The five-course dinner pairing includes:At your table: Antipasto (olives, artichokes, salami, cheese, pepperoncini, white bean spread, and focaccia bread)First Course: Carpaccio (beef tenderloin, olive oil, lemon juice, capers, aioli, arugula, shaved parmesan ) paired wth Antinori Toscana Bianco (white blend)Second Course: Ravioli ai Funghi (cheese & […]

Gourmet Dinner Series: Snow Leopards and Snowy Syracuse Dinner PairingFriday, January 13, 2022 | 6-9 p.m.Syracuse is known for so much more than just being the snowiest city in the U.S.! Come experience a five-course gourmet dinner, curated by Catering at the Zoo Executive Chef Dan Hudson, featuring enticing local Syracuse products while learning about […]

Gourmet Dinner Series: Marvelous Mardi Gras MedleyFriday, February 10 | 6-9 p.m.MENUOysters Rockefeller -- oysters on the half shell baked with bread crumbs, lemon, parsley, and butterMuffuletta sandwich -- a true New Orleans original --  made with Italian charcuterie and a spicy olive spread on soft breadShrimp étouffée -- shrimp stew made with the Holy […]

Gourmet Dinner Series: Savory and Sustainable Seafood paired with Oyster Bay WinesFriday, March 24 | 6-9 p.m.MENUCourse 1: House made sushi rollsCourse 2: Seared scallops with melted leeks, micro greens, and brown butter lemon vinaigretteCourse 3: Honey-garlic shrimp skewers, napa cabbage, carrot, red onion, slaw, with ginger & peanut dressingCourse 4: Local coho salmon, roasted […]

Gourmet Dinner Series: Flavors of South Africa paired with South African WineFriday, April 28 | 6-9 p.m.Menu Coming Soon! RESERVE NOW