In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Nashville Zoo partners with Conexión Américas to host the Hispanic Heritage Festival presented by Twice Daily on Saturday, Sept. 27. For the fourth year in a row, this festival celebrates culture and community by honoring Hispanic heritage through traditional dances, music, and food.
Visitors can expect celebrations throughout the Zoo from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival offers a full lineup of entertainment and activities to celebrate Hispanic heritage including:
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 a 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.
In addition to the activities, traditional food and beverages can be purchased at concession stands and the Zoo’s restaurants. 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.”
Conexión Américas was founded in 2002 to address the pressing challenges and opportunities created by demographic changes in Middle Tennessee as an increasing number of Latino families moved to Tennessee. The organization strives to foster a welcoming community and provide opportunities where Latino families can belong, contribute, and thrive. They help over 9,000 people start businesses, help children succeed in school, and go to college, and more.
Festival admission is included with a general Nashville Zoo admission or membership. To purchase tickets, please visit www.nashvillezoo.org/tickets.
Hispanic Heritage Festival, presented by Twice Daily was created in partnership with Conexión Américas and is supported by Amazon. For more information and to view the festival schedule please visit www.nashvillezoo.org/upcoming-events/event/hispanicheritagefestival.
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