Wild Wine, Beer & Food Safari at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo will host its highly anticipated Wild Wine, Beer & Food Safari on Saturday, June 7, 2025. This evening event is a flavorful celebration featuring over 40 restaurants, caterers, breweries, and beverage vendors. From 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, guests can sip, savor, and sample hundreds of culinary offerings while enjoying live music, a premium silent auction, fun games, and close encounters with zoo animals after hours.

A special VIP Hour will begin at 5:00 pm, hosted by Foolproof Brewing alongside Cat’s Kitchen and Bites Company. VIP guests will enjoy early access, exclusive tastings, and enhanced animal encounters. Space is limited and VIP tickets often sell out quickly.

Participating vendors include The Bites Company, Shake Shack, Garden Catering, East Coast Clambakes, Vinny’s Pizza, Amrita Health Foods, Retreat Sweet, and many more. Proceeds from this event support Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo’s mission, including endangered species care, exhibit expansions, and educational programming.

This event is for guests 21 and over and will take place rain or shine. Tickets go on sale April 1, with early bird discounts available. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit beardsleyzoo.org/wild-wine.html.

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is located at 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT. For questions or volunteer opportunities, call 203-394-6565.