Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable evening at San Antonio Zoo’s Wild at Heart Dining Experience on Saturday, February 14, 2026. This romantic night pairs candlelit ambiance, live musical entertainment, and elevated dining with the thrill of being just steps from wildlife to create a one of a kind date night.
Your evening begins with a cocktail mixer and appetizers upstairs at Hippo Overlook and Patio with a cash bar available, followed by dinner service downstairs in the Hippo Viewing Cave. With hippos nearby and the atmosphere set for romance, it is an experience designed to feel intimate, immersive, and truly special.
This is an exclusive 21+ experience with limited seating each time. Tickets start at $175 per person and reservations are limited and required. Seating is assigned in advance by ticket tier and purchase date, so we recommend securing your spot early for an unforgettable night of romance and wildlife.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Seating Times: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. & 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. (zoo closes at 5:00 p.m.)
Arrival Times: 5:15 p.m. for 6:00 p.m. seating & 7:15 p.m. for 8:00 p.m. seating
Mixer: Cocktail mixer in Hippo Overlook & Patio held 45 minutes prior to each seating time (cash bar available)
Dinner Location: Hippo Viewing Cave
Age Requirement: 21+ (valid ID required)
Standard Seating
SOLD OUT
$175 per person
Located inside the Africa Live! Hippo Viewing area
Includes:
Cocktail Mixer with Appetizers
Pre-Fixed Menu
Champagne Toast
Chocolate Strawberries
Candlelight Seating
Musical Entertainment
VIP Seating
SOLD OUT
$225 per person
Located near animal habitat windows for an immersive dining experience
Includes:
Cocktail Mixer with Appetizers
Pre-Fixed Menu
Champagne Toast
Chocolate Strawberries
Candlelight Seating
Musical Entertainment
Animal Habitat View
Premium VIP Seating
SOLD OUT
$325 per person
Located next to the hippo habitat windows for a front-row view
Includes:
Cocktail Mixer with Appetizers
Pre-Fixed Menu
Champagne Toast
Chocolate Strawberries
Candlelight Seating
Musical Entertainment
Animal Habitat View
Hippo Front-Row View
To-Go Gift: Champagne & Dessert Bites
Reservations
Spots are limited for this unique dining experience! Celebrate love with an unforgettable evening of elegance, wildlife, and memories at the Wild at Heart Dining Experience.
WILD AT HEART GUIDELINES
Seating & Service Times
- Seating will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m., and then again at 8:00 p.m. All guests are asked to arrive approximately 45 minutes prior to their scheduled seating time – to enjoy a cocktail mixer prior to dinner. Please also allow ample opportunity for parking and walking to event venue.
Dietary Restrictions & Allergies
- If you have a specific dietary restriction or allergen, please contact [email protected].
Always Drink Responsibly
- All guests must present a valid I.D. to consume alcohol at this event. San Antonio Zoo follows all TABC guidelines & restrictions. It reserves the right to refuse service to anyone displaying signs of intoxication, who raises a potential harm to other guests, or to the animals and their habitats.
- For more information, please contact [email protected].
- Reservations are required and must be made online ahead of the dining experience.
- This experience is for guests 21 and up only. Guests must present a valid ID at the time of seating.
- Check-in starts 30 minutes ahead of the seating time.
- Overall program lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
- Refunds are not available for no-shows or without a minimum of one week notice.
- San Antonio Zoo reserves the right to cancel or modify the experience due to inclement weather, animal health, and/or safety concerns. In the event of cancellation, efforts will be made to reschedule you for a future date.
- Animal experience(s) are subject to change and/or cancel due to animal availability.
- No service animals are permitted during the experience.
- Standard seating guests will be seated based on table availability.
- VIP seating is subject to availability inside the venue.
- Upgraded and additional wine bottles will be available for purchase.