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Wild Wine, Beer & Food Safari

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Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo invites you to the party of the year!
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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?

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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

2022 Highlight Reel

Video Created by:  Michael Croce of MCDELYTE Productions LLC

Thank You to Our 2023 Event Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsors
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Generous Guinea Hog Sponsor
Grand Gator Sponsors
The O'Connor Group
Opulent Otter Sponsors
Carlo Monroy East Coast Capital Corp.
Stratford Mayor's Charity Golf 

Sponsorships

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click below for the complete Sponsorship Guide. 
SPONSORSHIP GUIDE

Donations

Interested in donating an item to our Silent Auction or onsite fundraising activities? Click below to download the Donation Guide. 
DONATIONS FORM

For more information, please contact 
​ Ashley Volkens, Development and Marketing Manager
 avolkens@beardsleyzoo.org  | 203-394-5522
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​Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is dedicated to acquainting a diverse public to the delicate balance that exists between living things and their environment.

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is a 501(c)(3) not for profit owned and operated by the Connecticut Zoological Society.

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  • Home
  • About
    • Blog
    • Contact Us
    • Jobs
    • Press
  • Guest Info
    • Accessibility
    • Calendar
    • COVID Guidelines
    • For Kids >
      • Coloring Pages
      • Zoo Patrol
      • Zoo Tots
    • Our Animals >
      • Eastern Rat Snake
    • Our Plants
    • Parents
    • Zoo Cams >
      • Outdoor Red Panda Cam
      • Indoor Red Panda Cam
      • Outdoor Spider Monkey Cam
      • Indoor Spider Monkey Cam
      • Otter Cam
    • Zoo Etiquette
    • Zoo Map
  • Membership
  • Education
    • Citizen Science >
      • FrogWatch
      • MonarchWatch
    • Conservation >
      • City Nature Challenge
      • Conservation Pledge
    • Cool Blue >
      • Cool Blue Schools
    • Programs
    • Educational Resources
    • Evening Lectures
    • Field Trips
    • Just 4 Teens >
      • CDC
      • Explorers
    • Teachers
  • Support
    • Animal Sponsorship
    • Appeal
    • Corporate Support
    • Donate
    • Events
    • Gift Guide
    • Honor & Remember
    • Monthly Giving
    • Naming Opportunities
    • Wish List
  • Parties, Rentals & Weddings
    • Birthdays
    • Private Events
    • Weddings
    • Rates and Details
    • Preferred Vendors
    • Preferred Wedding Vendors
    • Event Guidelines
  • Volunteer
    • Interns
  • En Espanol
  • Buy Tickets