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Zoos for Grownups
Some wild new efforts to attract older people are afoot at American zoological gardens
Colorado Springs
1. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs Tails, Tunes & Tastes offers dancing and drinks. August 29 and September 26; $65. cmzoo.org
2. Nashville Zoo, Tennessee Enjoy BOOze at the Zoo, an adults-only Halloween party with trick-or-treating, a costume contest and carousel rides. October 10; $80. nashvillezoo.org
San Diego
3. San Diego Zoo Safari Park Roar & Snore. Spend the night in a safari tent and take an evening hike. August 24 and November 2; starting at $160, plus zoo admission (from $72). sdzsafaripark.org
4. Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago Adults Night Out events. Howl-o-ween features a haunted trail and a DJ. October 24; $25. Holidaze has a DJ and games. December 12; starts at $20. lpzoo.org/events —Larry Bleiberg