Wild Wine, Beer & Food Safari

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo invites you to the party of the year!
Gather at the Zoo on Saturday, June 3rd, and sample tastings from dozens of our favorite restaurants, caterers, wine & beer. Listen to live music, taste a Malbec with our monkeys, or sip a pilsner with our prairie dogs.

The Wild Wine, Beer, and Food Safari is one of the Zoo’s largest fundraisers, with the goal of raising funds towards the care of our endangered species, expansion of our exhibits, and educational programming.

Enjoy live music, games, an exciting silent auction, & of course, our animals!

Tickets

General Admission ($100) tickets include entry to the event beginning at 6 p.m. and (1) souvenir tasting glass.
VIP Admission Tickets ($150) includes entry to a VIP only area of the event beginning at 5 p.m., entry to the event beginning at 6 p.m. and (1) souvenir tasting glass.

All ticket holders must be 21+ with valid ID.

TICKETS ON SALE SOON!

Interested in becoming a vendor?

We are looking for food and beverage vendors to participate in this year's Wild Wine, Beer & Food Safari. As a vendor, you are asked to provide sample-sized portions of your food for 1,200 guests and the serving staff necessary to work the evening. Pick a best seller or easy-to-serve favorite to impress our guests! This is a great opportunity to showcase your catering menu. Participating restaurants & caterers must be prepared to serve from 6PM through 9PM. We will require a copy of your food service license at least two weeks prior to event date to secure the proper permits.

Benefits Your Restaurant/Business Receives

Promotion on the Zoo’s website, e-newsletter (73,000+ subscribers) and a tagged post on our Facebook page (39,000+ followers)
Ad in our digital event program/map
Listing on the Zoo’s preferred vendors page for special events & rentals
The Zoo provides a shared tent, signage, trash receptacle, tablecloth, plates, utensils, ice and electricity (if needed)
The Zoo handles all food permitting required by the City of Bridgeport to participate
Because we are a non-profit, all food/product costs are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law, and you will receive a donation receipt post-event

DOWNLOAD THE VENDOR FORM HERE