AKRON, Ohio — EDITOR'S NOTE: The video above previously aired on 3News on June 23, 2022.
The Akron Zoo announced a new event for adults to celebrate International Tiger Day.
Saturday, July 30 will mark the first edition of Tequila ‘n Tigers, an event for guests 21 and older. The event will include margarita tastings, food trucks and local beer and wine options as well as a tiger training demonstration and other animal-related activities.
A ticket, which costs $30 for Akron Zoo members and $35 for the general public, includes a trio of margarita tastings, chips and salsa and opportunities to learn more about the Zoo’s Sumatran tigers with presentations by Zoo staff.
Other breweries, wineries and food trucks will also be on hand, including Akronym Brewery, Ciderboys, Heidelberg Distributing, Hoppin’ Frog Brewing, Tramonte Distributing, Troutman Vineyards & Winter The Winery at Wolf Creek, Avorrito Street Cuisine and Southern Thangs. Full-sized drinks and food options will be available for purchase along with the provided snacks and beverages.
Guests who do not plan to drink can purchase designated driver tickets for $19 for members and $25 for non-members. Tickets are limited and expected to sell out, according to Akron Zoo officials.
While Tequila ‘n Tigers is limited to those of drinking age, kids are welcome to celebrate International Tiger Day with a day full of tiger-themed activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 29.
Tequila ‘n Tigers starts at 6:30 p.m. and will run until 9:30 p.m. on July 30. To claim your spot before the event sells out, tickets can be purchased at akronzoo.org/tequila-n-tigers.