This Hispanic Heritage Month, Nashville Zoo partners with Conexión Américas to host Hispanic Heritage Festival at Nashville Zoo on Saturday, September 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For the fourth year in a row, this festival celebrates culture and community by honoring Hispanic heritage through traditional dances, music and food.
Hispanic Heritage Festival Activities:
- Festival Field will have a full lineup of main stage entertainment, cultural community partners, interactive booths throughout the park, a Nashville Library puppet show, traditional pastry “Pan Dulce” samples while supplies last and Craft Creation Tent.
- Guests can check out Storytime with the Nashville Public Library in Spanish.
- Attendees can catch roaming Catrina performers at the Dia de los Muertos celebration area in Exhibition Peru.
- Interactive booths will be located throughout the park with animal encounters and shows available in both English and Spanish.
- Guests can expect to taste empanadas, chicharrónes, horchata, street tacos, margaritas and more.
“We are always working to ensure that Nashville Zoo is accessible and inclusive to all members of our community,” said Roger Torbert, Nashville Zoo Education Director. “With the significant involvement of our longtime partners at Conexión Américas, we can share some amazing aspects of Hispanic culture and educate guests on conservation issues impacting Central and South America. Partnering with an organization that is such an integral part of Nashville’s culture helps us reach more people with our mission and provide diverse experiences for the community.”
Festival admission is included with a general Nashville Zoo admission or membership. To purchase tickets please visit nashvillezoo.org/tickets.
