Choose Your Date!
Join us under the sea at the Aquarium for a 21+ dinner or cocktail hour with a humorous, adults-only presentation revealing the intimate secrets of animal mating. From mating battles to subtle courting rituals, learn how the animals of land, sea, and air find love in the wild! Includes small animal visits, our animal art silent auction, raffle prizes, and a cash bar!
Cocktails and Conservation
February 13, 2026
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
$80 Non-members/$75 Members
Looking for something casual with friends or the perfect first date? Mix, mingle, and sip around the Aquarium at the cocktail-hour version of Animal Instincts. Includes all the fun of learning about animal courting with our adults-only presentation without the formalities. Includes small animal visits, heavy appetizers, animal art silent auction, and a cash bar!
Menu
- Appetizers include displayed breads and cheeses, merlot meatballs, caprese chicken skewers, caramelized Brussels sprouts, spanakopita and chocolate strawberry tartlets.
- Ticket includes 1 free signature drink voucher. Cash bar available
Formal Dinner
February 14, 2026
6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
$100 Non-members/$90 Members
Treat yourself and your special someone to the Animal Instincts formal dinner experience! Includes dinner, drinks, and our adults-only presentation on the intimate secrets of animal mating. From mating battles to subtle courting rituals, learn how the animals of land, sea, and air find love in the wild! Includes small animal visits, hors d’oeuvres, catered dinner, dessert, live music from Radiant Strings duet, animal art silent auction, and a cash bar!
Menu
- Choice of Chicken Romano, Beef Bourguignon or Portabella Oscar
- All entrees come with a Kale Caesar Salad, Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Butternut Squash Risotto and a Red Velvet & White Chocolate Trifle for dessert
- Ticket includes 2 free signature drink vouchers. Cash bar available
- Light appetizers will be served from 6:30 p.m. through 7:30 p.m.
