‘Feast for the Beasts’ fundraiser returns to Ross Park Zoo

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Ross Park Zoo announced that tickets are now on sale for the wildly popular “Feast for the Beasts” fundraiser inside the zoo.

This year’s feast includes appetizers from Marilu’s Catering, soup and bread from Chat-a-Wyle, boneless chicken wings from Nips Park Avenue Saloon, Cantina chicken nachos and Elote corn from Dave & Busters, and meatball sandwiches from The Little Oak Neighborhood Bistro & Bakery.

Admission gates will open from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, for a dining experience among the animals. Guests can enjoy live music by Finding Bigfoot and participate in a raffle, all while supporting America’s fifth zoo.

The zoo’s dinner will support conservation, education and animal welfare programs, leading into the Ross Park Zoo Grand Opening Weekend on May 23.

Tickets are limited: $50 for members and $65 for non-members. They include food, entertainment, animal spotlights and whiskey tasting. To buy tickets, use this link.