Culinary travels take diners to Alaska, Asia and Africa.
Fall 2013 Destination Dinners. Image courtesy of New Mexico BioPark Society.
October 1, 2013
Take an international adventure without ever leaving Albuquerque during a Destination Dinner at the Zoo. Guests can experience the exotic and delicious cuisines of Alaska, Asia and Africa without worrying about delayed flights, lost baggage or jet lag. Gourmet five-course dinners are set in unique zoo locations as enticing and alluring as the food. Reserve your seat for a delicious meal at the polar bears’ Inukshuk Bay on October 5 or in the Reptile House on November 2.
Alaska. Feed your appetite for adventure, and dine with polar bear brothers Kiska and Koluk at Inukshuk Bay on October 5:
- Juniper-crusted venison medallions
- Dungeness crab ceviche salad
- Mustard & brown sugar salmon
- Rio Grande IPA braised rabbit
- Blackberry sorbet with candied mint leaves
- Spirits for guests 21 and older
Welcome to Our Exotic Earth. Take a journey through the world of exotic, rare and sometimes venomous reptiles on November 2:
- Salad with vegetables of the southwest region of North America
- Coil sausage and African-inspired side dishes
- Pho with chicken and exotic Asian vegetables
- Turtle gumbo with alligator dirty rice
- Exotic Chinese desserts and teas
- Spirits for guests 21 and older
Reservations are required and guests can purchase tickets online. A portion of proceeds benefit the New Mexico BioPark Society, a non-profit that supports the Zoo, Botanic Garden, Tingley Beach and Aquarium. Destination Dinners are hosted by System Services of America (SSA) and are not tax-deductible. For more information, email biopark@cabq.gov or dial 311 locally (505-768-2000).
