Calling all Señors and Señoritas - grab your sombrero, don your favorite poncho and be the first to get your ticket for the Hattiesburg Zoo’s annual Tacos & Tequila party on Friday, June 16 from 6 – 9:30 p.m.
This year’s event will be an all-inclusive price for attendees with three savory dishes and one sweet dish each accompanied by a tequila-based beverage. Along with the food and beverage pairings guests will enjoy:
- Admission to the Zoo
- Unlimited train rides
- Access to the Splash Pad
- Music by DJ Kujho
- Access to Ladha’s Overlook
- Adult-sized games
- Tacos & Tequila lanyard
- Animal encounters
- Piñata Pummeling at 8:45 p.m.
- Mini- Piñata Scavenger Hunt
Tickets for Tacos & Tequila are $65 + tax, go on sale today, and can be purchased through this link https://tickets.hattiesburgzoo.com/event/tacos--tequila-2023. There will be a limited number of tickets available for this year’s event.
In addition to the four food and tequila pairings, there will be a Mexican corn station and Dole Whip for an additional cost. A wide variety of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase.
The Mini- Piñata Scavenger Hunt begins when the doors open at 6 p.m. Forty mini- piñatas, stuffed with miniature tequila bottles will be hidden throughout the front section and Africa region of the Zoo for guests to find. “This addition to Tacos & Tequila was a hit last year so we are bringing it back again for 2023,” said Demetric Kelly, Director of Guest Services and Retail.
Four VIP Cabanas are available for rent for Tacos & Tequila if friends are looking for a private space to relax during the event. Cabanas come equipped with waters and complimentary chips and salsa.
Each Cabana seats eight guests, cost $100 and can be purchased through this link https://tickets.hattiesburgzoo.com/event/tacos--tequila-2023.
Tacos & Tequila is sponsored by Stokes Distributing, and is a 21+ event. Only Credit and Debit cards are accepted for any purchases in the Hattiesburg Zoo for this event.
