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!
This event is rain or shine.
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!
This event is rain or shine.
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Tickets
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2023 Participating Food Vendors
Snack Shack!
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2022 Highlight Reel
Video Created by: Michael Croce of MCDELYTE Productions LLC
Thank You to Our 2023 Event Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsors
Generous Guinea Sponsors
M&T Bank
Grand Gator Sponsors
Bank of America
Liberty Bank
Big Hearted Bear Sponsors
Aquarion
Diageo
Coca-Cola Northeast
Taylor Rental / Party Plus
Opulent Otter Sponsors
Brody Wilkinson
Carlo Monroy East Coast Capital Corp.
Industrial Health & Safety Consultants
PKFO'Connor Davies
ShopRite, Garafalo Markets
Stratford Mayor's Charity Golf
Kind Condor Sponsor
Robinson + Cole LLP
M&T Bank
Grand Gator Sponsors
Bank of America
Liberty Bank
Big Hearted Bear Sponsors
Aquarion
Diageo
Coca-Cola Northeast
Taylor Rental / Party Plus
Opulent Otter Sponsors
Brody Wilkinson
Carlo Monroy East Coast Capital Corp.
Industrial Health & Safety Consultants
PKFO'Connor Davies
ShopRite, Garafalo Markets
Stratford Mayor's Charity Golf
Kind Condor Sponsor
Robinson + Cole LLP
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
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
For more information, please contact
Ashley Volkens, Development and Marketing Manager
avolkens@beardsleyzoo.org | 203-394-5522
Ashley Volkens, Development and Marketing Manager
avolkens@beardsleyzoo.org | 203-394-5522
