Tickets on Sale for the 20th Anniversary of Beardsley Zoo's Wild Wine, Food & Beverage Safari!

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TICKETS ON SALE FOR THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF BEARDSLEY ZOO’S

WILD WINE, FOOD & BEVERAGE SAFARI!

BRIDGEPORT, CT (April 1, 2026) Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo invites guests to experience one of the

region’s most anticipated events of the season

as the Wild Wine, Food & Beverage Safari

returns this summer. This 21+ event is

celebrating 20 years and will take place on

Saturday, June 6th, offering an evening of

food, drink, and entertainment in a unique zoo

setting. Guests will enjoy tastings from more

than 50 restaurants, caterers, and beverage

vendors while exploring the Zoo after hours.

The evening will feature live music, interactive

games, a premium silent auction, and

opportunities to encounter some of the Zoo’s

animals up close. Tickets go on sale TODAY so

don’t miss your chance to eat, drink, and go wild for a great cause!

Click here for tickets and more details beardsleyzoo.org/wild-wine.html.

“This event continues to be a favorite across the region, bringing together great food, local vendors, while

attendees are able to experience the Zoo after hours,” said Dr. Jim Wharton, CEO of Connecticut’s

Beardsley Zoo. “Each year, we look forward to welcoming returning favorites and introducing something

new for our guests. We are grateful to our sponsors and partners who help make this event possible.

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VIP Hour this year is hosted by Foolproof Brewery, BE Chocolat, David Alan Hospitality Group, Big G’s

Cookies, The Bites Company, and Sound Coffee. Guests will enjoy exclusive tastings from select premium

vendors featuring elevated bites and fine beverages. VIP Hour includes early entry for these exclusive

offerings along with special animal encounters. VIP tickets are limited and expected to sell out.

This taste expedition will feature delectable fare from some of the region’s most celebrated culinary

standouts, including: Abi’s Falafel, Blind Rhino, Braxtons Hospitality Group, Dave Grant Caterers, David

Alan Hospitality Group, East Coast Clambakes, Fortuna’s Catering, Garden Catering, Haven Hot Chicken,

Little Pub, Nuovo Pasta, Palmer’s Catering, Post Road Hospitality Group - Ryebird & Saigon, Shake Shack,

Taco Loco, The Batch Pantry, Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill, and Vazzy’s.

As one of the Zoo’s largest annual fundraisers, the Wild Wine, Food & Beverage Safari supports animal

care, conservation initiatives, exhibit improvements, and educational programming. This is a 21+ event

and will be held rain or shine.

Thank you to our sponsors who make this event possible: Generous Guinea Hog Sponsors M&T Bank,

Grand Gator Sponsor Liberty Bank, Big Hearted Bear Sponsors Aquarion and Coca-Cola Northeast,

Opulent Otter Sponsors: Industrial Health & Safety Consultants, LLC, as well as Shoprite, and Don Julio.To volunteer, sponsor, purchase tickets, or more about the silent auction please visit the website at

https://www.beardsleyzoo.org/wild-wine.html. Stay updated by following us on Facebook and Instagram

for the latest news and announcements.

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About Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Connecticut’s only zoo, celebrating 102 years, features 350 animals representing

primarily North and South American and Northern Asian species. Guests won’t want to miss our Red Pandas, Andean

bears, maned wolves, Mexican gray wolves, and American Red Wolves. Other highlights include our Spider Monkey

Habitat, and prairie dog exhibit. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and

participant in its Species Survival Plan (SSP) programs, the non-profit Zoo is committed to the preservation of

endangered animals and wild habitats. Tickets may be purchased on the Zoo’s website at beardsleyzoo.org