Embark on a taste bud safari! In partnership with Tabletop Media Group, the Conservators Center is hosting Lions, Tigers and Beer on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 at 6pm. Tickets are $100 each—or $180 for two—and include six food and beer pairings from local chefs and breweries, as well as a guided walking tour. All proceeds from the event go to the care of the animals at the Conservators Center.

The six pairings include the following countries and animals, as well as local breweries and chefs:

Middle East & Jungle Cat
Brewery: Trophy Brewing
Restaurant: Coronato with Chef Teddy Diggs

Southeast Asia & Binturong
Brewery: Bright Penny Brewing
Restaurant: Saint Jacques French Cuisine with Chef Serge Falcoz-Vigne

India & Tiger
Brewery: Dingo Dog Brewery
Restaurant: 41Hundred with Chef Kevin Smith

Australia & Dingo
Brewery: Fullsteam
Restaurant: Plates Neighborhood Kitchen with Chef Jake Wood

Africa & Lion
Brewery: Haw River Farmhouse Ales
Restaurant: Da Vinci’s Table

Americas & Wolf
Brewery: Burlington Beer Works
Restaurant: Chef Standards with Chef Jonathan Ballard

All guests will start with a Twilight Tour to meet the culinary inspirations inside the park, then rotate through each of the six food and beverage stations outside of the park. If the weather forecast includes unsafe or heavy rain conditions, a rain date is scheduled for Oct. 4, 2019.

The Conservators Center is a non-profit zoological park that reconnects people with wildlife, and is home to over 80 animals and more than 21 species.

To purchase tickets, please visit https://www.conservatorscenter.org/visit/special/lionstigersbeer/