Hispanic Heritage Festival, presented by Twice Daily

Nashville Zoo is excited to partner with Conexion Americas to host Hispanic Heritage Festival, presented by Twice Daily, for a celebration of culture and community. The festival will include a full lineup of main stage entertainment, cultural community partners, cultural performances, and interactive booths throughout the park. Hispanic Heritage Festival is included with general admission or membership. This event is rain or shine, however, some vendors or encounters may not be available due to weather conditions. Get Tickets Event Schedule Guests can enjoy entertainment at the festival space, animal shows, interpretation stations at some of our relevant animal exhibits and more! NEW this year: Enjoy a Kids Play Zone near the festival space courtesy of the Nashville Sounds and Nashville Soccer Club. Festival Field Stage Entertainment 9:30 - 10:30 am - Animal Encounter (en Español) 11:00 - 11:30 am - Nashville Public Library Puppet Show (en Español) 12:00 - 12:30 pm - Nashville Public Library Puppet Show (en Español) 1:15 - 1:45 pm - Joshua Guaz Violinist 2:00 - 2:30 pm - Danza Folklórica - Ballet Folklórico Sol de Mexico 2:45 - 3:15 pm - “La Aventura Salvaje del Gorila” (The Gorilla’s Wild Adventure) 3:30 - 4:00 pm - La Munequita Show 4:15 - 5:00 pm - Mariachi Wild Works Amphitheater Shows 10:45 am - in English 1:30 pm - en Español Special Animal Encounters 10:30 am - Andean Bear Keeper Chat @ Peruvian Plaza 11:00 am - Guinea Pig Keeper Chat @ Peruvian Plaza 3:00 pm - South America Keeper Chat @ Capybara Exhibit 3:30 pm - Southern Pudu Keeper Chat @ Peruvian Plaza Other Entertainment - Pan Dulce samples & Cultural Craft Creation station open while supplies last at Festival Field - Catrinas' roaming in Unseen New World Plaza & Peruvian Plaza from 10 am - 12 pm - Danza Azteca: Ollin Quetzalli at the Ajax Turner Amphitheater from 3:30 - 4 pm Special Concessions Menu Quills Cafe & Grill Steak Empanadas - chipotle & lime aioli Fried plantains - lime crema & queso fresco Concessions Carts Assorted paletas Snake Bites/BBQ Depot Chicharron - shredded lettuce, pickled veggies, avocado, hot sauce, crema, cotija cheese Hand Held Elotes - grilled corn, smoked mayonnaise, Flamin Hot Cheetos, cilantro, lime Fat Cow Creamery Horchata - rice, milk, cinnamon, sugar Pineapple Aqua Fresca - lime, mint Pizza Kitchen Barbacoa Torta - smashed avocado, pickled veggies, jalapeno, lettuce, tomato, smoked mayonnaise Hibiscus iced tea with lemon and lime Drinks Margarita – lime tequila Raspberry Jalapeno Margarita Bucket with Paleta Presented By Supported By