Event Highlights:
Beardsley Park Community Cleanup: Volunteers will kick off the day by helping beautify Beardsley Park and the waterfront during a community cleanup from 9 am - 12 pm. DIY Seed Ball Station: Visitors can create their own seed balls using a special mix of soil, seeds, and clay. These seed balls can be planted at home to support pollinators and promote healthy backyard ecosystems. Energy in Action Mobile Interactive Exhibit: Presented by Energize Connecticut in partnership with Avangrid, this mobile exhibit offers hands-on experiments and interactive demonstrations that teach visitors how energy efficiency and renewable energy can help create a more sustainable future. One River School of Art & Design Collaboration One River School of Art & Design will highlight the creative use of recycled materials in students’ artwork and invite guests to contribute to a hands-on, conservation-focused community art project. Wolf Conservation Center The Wolf Conservation Center of South Salem, NY will host an educational table featuring interactive displays, hands-on activities, and resources that highlight their work in wolf conservation and advocacy. The event will also feature Tesla brining interactive activations and offering guests the opportunity to experience test drives. TICKETS ON SALE FOR THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF BEARDSLEY ZOO’S WILD WINE, FOOD & BEVERAGE SAFARI!4/1/2026
 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 https://www.beardsleyzoo.org/wild-wine.html |
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