Gather at the Zoo on Saturday, June 1st, 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.
Tickets
TICKETS ON SALE! |
Enter to Win a Week in Block Island!
Enjoy a week stay on Block Island at the Neptune House, a two bedroom unit that sleeps up to six guests. Winners can choose from either the dates of October 5, 2024 through October 12, 2024 OR May 10, 2025 through May 17, 2024. Located within walking distance of shops and restaurants, the Neptune House features spacious amenities, panoramic views, and friendly staff to make you feel at home during your stay. Package includes two round trip tickets aboard the Block Island Ferry (ferry tickets expire 12/23/24). Entries are 1 for $100 or 3 for $250. |
2024 Participating Food Vendors
VIP
Vendors
Interested in becoming a vendor? 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 (100,000+ subscribers) and a tagged post on our Facebook page (42,000+ 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
Donations
Interested in donating an item to our Silent Auction or onsite fundraising activities?
More than 1,200 guests will join us and help raise funds by bidding on items in our silent auction. Your support will be clearly identified in our event program and prominently displayed at the event. Because we are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, all donation are tax deductible.
Click below to download the Donation Guide.
More than 1,200 guests will join us and help raise funds by bidding on items in our silent auction. Your support will be clearly identified in our event program and prominently displayed at the event. Because we are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, all donation are tax deductible.
Click below to download the Donation Guide.
Sponsorships
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
So much of our success is due to the generosity of our event sponsors! All sponsorships will be clearly identified in our event program and prominently displayed at the event. Click below for the complete Sponsorship Guide.
So much of our success is due to the generosity of our event sponsors! All sponsorships will be clearly identified in our event program and prominently displayed at the event. Click below for the complete Sponsorship Guide.
2023 Highlights
Thank You to Our 2024 Event Sponsors!
Generous Guinea Sponsors
M&T Bank
VIP Sponsor
Liberty Bank
Big Hearted Bear Sponsors
Aquarion
Coca-Cola
Captain Morgan, Loyal 9, Smirnoff
Opulent Otter Sponsors
Brody Wilkinson
Industrial Health & Safety Consultants
PKFOD
Sikorsky Credit Union
Stratford Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament
Kind Condor Sponsors
Robinson & Cole LLP
For more information, please contact
Amanda Webster-Rizzo, Development and Marketing Manager
awebsterrizzo@beardsleyzoo.org | 203-394-6573
Amanda Webster-Rizzo, Development and Marketing Manager
awebsterrizzo@beardsleyzoo.org | 203-394-6573