Picnic Menus

All pricing below includes Zoo admission, facility fees and a catered meal! With our catering packages, you save up to 20% per person off regular admission prices. Tennessee sales tax applies on all catering packages. If you're looking for an awesome meal for your Zoo picnic, we've done the hard work for you. We've gotten the best menu's in town to make it easier to pick which one fits your picnic.

In the months of April-June and September-November, all picnics require a minimum of 100 people.
In the months of January-March, July-August and December, all picnics require a minimum of 50 people.

For more information or to book your event or picnic, contact us at (901) 333-6571 or e-mail our private events department at privateevents@memphiszoo.org.

A Moveable Feast by Wild Hog

All menus below include condiments, iced tea and lemonade, and all paper supplies

Menu 1:

 Adult $20.99 pp Child $15.99 pp

Real Memphis Barbeque Pulled pork shoulder, traditional cole slaw, BBQ baked beans, homemade fudge brownies

Menu 2:

Adult $21.99 pp Child $16.99 pp

Burger & Dog Extravaganza 1/3 pound ‘Killa” burger, “Better than ball park” dogs, traditional cole slaw, veggie pasta salad, lettuce, onions and cheese, mustard, mayo, ketchup and homemade fudge brownies

Menu 3:

Adult $24.99 pp Child $16.99 pp

The REAL Catfish Fry Delta, farm raised catfish fillets, award winning hush puppies, traditional cole slaw, bistro potato salad

Extras: for all or a portion of guests

• Baby Back Ribs $21/slab: $1.60/bone
• Beef Brisket $3pp Smoked Chicken $3.00 pp
• Italian spaghetti with meat sauce $2.00 pp
• Traditional Caesar salad $2.00 5pp
• Corn on the Cob $1.75 pp
• Southern potato salad $1.75 pp
• Veggie pasta salad $1.75 pp
• Potato chips $1.50 pp
• Banana Pudding $1.50 pp
• Cobbler $1.75 pp

Corky's

Menu 1:

Adult $21.99 pp, Child $16.99 pp

Includes two meats, two sides, buns and iced tea and lemonade Choose two meats: Pork Shoulder, BBQ Chicken, Smoked Sausage and Italian Spaghetti Choose two sides: Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Red Skinned Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Black Eye Peas, Corn on the Cob

Menu 2:

Adult $22.99 pp, Child $16.99 pp

Includes two meats, two sides, dessert and iced tea and lemonade (sweet and unsweet) Choose two meats: 1/3 lb Chargrilled Steakburger, All Beef Jumbo Hotdog, All Beef Corndog Choose two sides: French Fries, Onion Rings, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans Choose one dessert: Fresh Baked Cookies, Double Fudge Brownies Steakburgers and hotdogs are grilled on site.

Menu 3:

Adult $23.99 pp, Child $16.99 pp

Includes farm-raised, hand-breaded catfish, two sides, bread and tea (sweet and unsweet) and lemonade Choose two sides: Hushpuppies, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Green Beans, Southern Style Potato Salad Catfish, hushpuppies and fries all fried on site.

Extras: (add to any menu)

• World Famous, Award Winning Ribs - $6.99 pp
• Grilled Chicken breast - $3.50 pp
• Beef Brisket - $3.50 pp
• Smoked Turkey Breast - $3.50 pp
• Chargrilled Steakburger - $3.25 pp
• All Beef Jumbo Hot Dog - $1.75 pp
• Twice Baked Potato Salad - $1.75 pp
• Macaroni & Cheese - $1.75 pp
• Assorted Ice Cream Novelties - $1.50 pp
• Apple & Peach Cobbler - $2.25 pp
• Fudge & Pecan Pie - $1.75 pp
• Banana Pudding - $1.75 pp
• Sausage & Cheese Tray (Serves 25) - $39.99
• Honey Hot Wings - (50 wings) - $35.99
• BBQ Meatballs - (50 meatballs) - $30.99
• Vegetable Tray - (Serves 25) - $30.99
• Fruit Tray - (Serves 25) - $40.99

Garibaldi's Pizza

Menu 1:

Pizza Party – Minimum 50 people: Adult $19.99 pp Child $15.99 pp

selection of assorted single topping pizzas (three slices per person), fudge brownies or chocolate chip cookies, lemonade and/or tea.

Menu 2:

Deli Sandwich Box Lunch – Minimum 50 people: Adult $19.99 pp Child $15.99 pp

Your choice of roast beef, turkey or ham & cheese, bag of chips, chocolate chip cookie, lemonade and/or tea.

Menu 3:

Italian Buffet – Minimum 50 people: Adult $20.99 pp Child $16.99 pp

Meat or veggie lasagna, spaghetti with meat sauce or marinara, Miss Angie’s Italian salad, garlic bread, lemonade and/or tea.

Menu 4:

Hors D’oeuvres Buffet – Minimum 50 people $21.99 pp

Meatballs in meat sauce, Toasted meat ravioli with marinara sauce, Fruit and cheese tray, Mini egg rolls with sweet & sour sauce, Chicken drummies, lemonade and/or tea.

Lancer Catering
by Penny McCraw and Juli Shultz

Signature Picnics

Menus include choice of two sides:

• Jimmy's Killer Baked Beans
• Twisted Macaroni & Cheese
• Old Fashioned Potato Salad
• Creamy Coleslaw
• Kettle-Cooked Potato Chips
• Beverages include (choice of two): tea, sweet tea, or lemonade

The Classic:

Adult $22.50 pp, Child $17.50 pp

1/3 lb Angus hamburger, all beef hot dog, BBQ natural chicken breast (served on freshly baked buns), old fashioned ice cream cart with premium treats (one per guest)

Fourth of July:

Adult $22.50 pp, Child $17.50 pp

Southern Style Fried Chicken, BBQ pulled pork sandwich (served on freshly baked buns), creamy coleslaw, old fashioned ice cream cart with premium treats (one per guest)

Sunny Days:

Adult $22.50 pp, Child $17.50 pp

1/3 lb Angus hamburger, all-beef hot dog (served on freshly baked buns), old fashioned ice cream cart with premium treats (one per guest)

The Delta Sampler:

Adult $23.50 pp, Child $18.50 pp

1/3 lb Angus hamburger, Cornmeal Dusted Farm Raised Catfish, Fire-Grilled smoked sausage (served on freshly baked buns), old fashioned ice cream cart with premium treats (one per guest)

Smoke and Sea:

Adult $25.99 pp, Child $18.99 pp

Slow-smoked pork ribs with sweet-n-spicy BBQ sauce, skillet shrimp sizzled with garlic and butter or cajun-style, freshly-baked dinner rolls with sweet butter, old fashioned ice cream cart with premium treats (one per guest)

Surf and Turf:

Adult $25.99 pp, Child $18.99 pp

Cedar-planked catfish with honey-balsamic glaze, marinated grilled flank steak with sweet vidalia onion relish, horseradish sauce ($100 Chef carving fee applies), freshly-baked dinner rolls with sweet butter, dressed organic greens, old fashioned ice cream cart with premium treats (one per guest)

Picnic Classics

Menus include listed sides, choice of two begerages: tea, sweat tea or lemonade

Alton's Smokehouse:

Adult $21.50 pp, Child $16.50 pp

Slow-smoked, hand-pulled pork with Alton's Sweet & Spicy Signature Sauce (served on freshly-baked buns), Jimmy's Killer Baked Beans, cream cole slaw, old fashioned ice cream cart with premium treats (one per guest)

Budget Beater:

Adult $21.50, Child $16.50

1/4 lb Angus hamburger, jumbo hot dog (served on freshly-baked buns), Jimmy's Killer Baked Beans, Kettle-cooked potato chips, old fashioned ice cream cart with premium treats (one per guest)

A La Carte Picnic Menu

Beverages:

• Fresh-Brewed Tea: $6.95 per gallon
• Fresh-Brewed Sweet Tea: $7.95 per gallon
• Lemonade (5-gallon min): $9.95 per gallon
• Fruit Punch (5-gallon min.): $9.95 per gallon
• Starbucks Coffee (3-gallon min): $15.95 per gallon
• Assorted Canned Sodas: $1.75 each
• Bottled Water: $1.75 each

Extras (per guest):

• Pulled BBQ Pork Sandwich: $2.75
• Smoked Sausage: $2.50
• All-Beef Hot Dog: $2.50
• Chicken Breast Sandwich: $3.50
• Cornmeal-Dusted Farm-Raised Catfish: $4.00
• Hamburger: $3.25
• Veggie Burger: $3.75

Accompaniments (per guest):

• Old-Fashioned Potato Salad: $1.25
• Creamy Coleslaw: $1.25
• Macaroni & Cheese: $1.75
• Mixed Greens Salad: $1.75
• Watermelon Slices: $1.00
• Seasonal Fruit Salad: $2.25
• Potato Chips: $1.50
• Fresh Sweet Corn with Butter (seasonal): $1.50
• Tortilla Chips with Salsa: $1.75
• Jimmy's Killer Baked Beans: $1.50
• Pasta Salad: $1.50

Platters (per guest):

• Seasonal Garden Vegetable Array: $2.00
• Seasonal Fresh Fruit Tray: $2.50

Snacks & Treats (per guest):

• Ice Cream Sandwich: $1.75
• Bomb Pop: $1.75
• Chocolate Cookie Sandwich: $2.25
• Jumbo Cookies: $15 per dozen
• Fudge Brownies: $16 per dozen
• Warm Apple Cobbler: $2.25
• Fresh Strawberry Shortcake: $2.75
• Sliced Caramel Apples: $2.50
• Soft Pretzel Display: $2.50
• Popcorn: $2.50
• Cotton Candy Tubs: $3.50

Zoo add-ons to any catering package:

Parking passes

$3.00 per pass when ordered with picnic package. - redeemed on the day of your event.

The Zoo will issue parking passes to be redeemed on the day of your event. Regular Zoo parking is $5.00 per vehicle!

Unlimited rides wristband

$3.00 per adult
$5.00 per child

These wristbands will allow everyone in your group to ride the Farm train, the tram tour throughout the Zoo, and all other kiddie rides an unlimited number of times throughout your visit.

Docent animal handler

$150.00 per half hour, per Docent

What better way to see the Zoo than with up-close-and-personal time with cute and fuzzy critters? Bring the animals to your group. The Docent program at the Zoo has numerous animals that can be brought to the location of your picnic. Ask the Events Coordinator about specific requests.

Facepainter

$125 per hour

Includes full facepainting for your party-goers.

Magic Mr. Nick

An awesome one-hour interactive magic show! Call (901) 333-6575 for pricing and availability.

Air Tattoo Artist

$125 per hour

Choose from a wide selection of temporary tattoos

*The Zoo does not endorse any of the above caterers. These caterers have all been approved to work at the Memphis Zoo.