Enter a realm where legend blurs with reality, but beware…something is stirring in the darkness! Join us at Magical Menagerie, an adults-only evening of myth and wild adventure! Kick off the season of spooks with a night dedicated to how animals, culture, and science have influenced our greatest legends. Become an investigator for the night and join for an immersive Lore Tour, where guides share both the creepy lore and real facts that inspired it.

Your journey includes magical and mystical entertainment, carnival-inspired light bites, and a specialty drink experience. VIP guests will enjoy an exclusive cryptozoology talk revealing deeper insights into the hidden world of mysterious creatures, as well as an open bar, heavy appetizers, entertainment at the Curiosity Cocktail hour, and early entry to the Lore Tour.

Armed with your own dossier, you’ll explore the connections between legendary beasts and the fascinating stories that inspired them. Meet intriguing characters along the way, uncover their secrets, and work together to solve the evening’s mystery: what creature is haunting the Zoo tonight?

All guests must be 21+. Please have your ID ready and arrive. Lore Tour groups are assigned at check in, so ensure you arrive with your party.

Ticket Options

General Admission: $75

Your ticket includes the Lore Tour, themed light bites, a special potion-making cash bar, carnival-style entertainment, and performances.

VIP Party Pass: $150

With the VIP Party Pass, guests also get exclusive access to a panel discussion with regional cryptid experts, heavy appetizers, an open bar from 6:00-7:30 p.m., and early entry to the Lore Tour.