Make your celebration truly unforgettable with the Wild at Heart Dining Experience on Valentine’s Day, February 14. This one-of-a-kind evening combines fine dining, exotic ambiance, and the enchanting presence of wildlife, offering an intimate and romantic escape for you and your special someone.
Dine in the stunning Africa Live! Hippo Viewing Cave, where candlelight and the soothing sights and sounds of nature set the stage for a magical evening. Your dinner companions? None other than our majestic hippos, Timothy and Uma, who will charm you with their graceful presence alongside their crocodile neighbors. Indulge in a decadent four-course gourmet meal paired with wine, live music, and exclusive insights from our expert animal care team about the fascinating lives of these incredible creatures. from our expert animal care team.
New This Year – Arrive early to enjoy a complimentary mixer 45 minutes before your seating time at the Hippo Overlook & Patio. Savor delicious appetizers, sip on refreshing cocktails at the cash bar, and take in the stunning views of the hippo habitat while mingling with fellow guests.
This exclusive 21+ event offers limited seating to ensure an intimate and unforgettable experience. Secure your spot today for a night of love, laughter, and the magic of wildlife!
Two seating times are available, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. or 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. (Zoo closes at 5:00 p.m.), with tickets ranging from $175 – $250 per person 21 and over. Reservations are required.
SOLD OUT: Standard
SOLD OUT: VIP
sold out: Premium VIP
Event Details
Date: Friday, February 14, 2025
Seating Times: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. & 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. (Zoo closes at 5:00 p.m.)
Complimentary mixer in Hippo Overlook held 45 minutes prior to each seating time
Age Requirement: 21+
Premium VIP Seating (SOLD OUT)
$250 per person
Located next to the hippo habitat windows for a front-row view
Includes:
Cocktail Mixer with Appetizers
Pre-Fixe Menu
Champagne Toast
Chocolate Strawberries
Candlelight Seating
Musical Entertainment
Animal Habitat View
Hippo Front-Row View
To-GO Gift: Champagne & Dessert Bites
VIP Seating
$200 per person
Located near animal habitat windows for an immersive dining experience.
Includes:
Cocktail Mixer with Appetizers
Pre-Fixe Menu
Champagne Toast
Chocolate Strawberries
Candlelight Seating
Musical Entertainment
Animal Habitat View
Standard Seating
$175 per person
Located inside the Africa Live! Hippo Viewing area.
Includes:
Cocktail Mixer with Appetizers
Pre-Fixe Menu
Champagne Toast
Chocolate Strawberries
Candlelight Seating
Musical Entertainment
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 restrictions or allergens, please contact [email protected].
Always Drink Responsibly
- All guests must present a valid I.D. in order to consume alcohol at this event. San Antonio Zoo follows all TABC guidelines & restrictions, and reserves the right to refuse service to anyone displaying signs of intoxication, 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 an ID at seating tie.
- 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.