Wild Wines

Sip, Savor, and Support Wildlife

Experience one of the year’s most anticipated events—Wild Wines at the Little Rock Zoo!
Join us on April 25-26, 2025, for this award-winning fundraiser featuring fine wine, gourmet cuisine, and live entertainment, all in support of the Arkansas Zoological Foundation and the Little Rock Zoo.

Past projects funded by the Arkansas Zoological Foundation include the Arkansas Heritage Farm, Diamond Express Train, Cheetah Outpost, and Penguin Pointe. Now, the Foundation is focused on raising funds for the transformative Little Rock Zoo Bond Project, which is revitalizing our grounds and enhancing animal habitats. This initiative will bring new exhibits and upgraded facilities, ensuring a better Zoo experience for generations to come.

Sip, Savor, Support – Get Your Wild Wines Tickets Today!

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Friday, April 25, 2025, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

The Friday Night VIP experience happens in and around Café Africa and the Civitan Pavilion and features premium wine from O'Looney's Wine and Liquor with food from the best area restaurants. Lively music will keep you moving from artists like DJ Amy Blake, Nick Flora, and Christine DeMeo while you visit with the Zoo's Animal Ambassadors. Your ticket for Friday night's VIP Night includes admission to the Saturday night "Mane" event.

Must be 21+ to enter. Valid ID required for entry.

Saturday, April 26, 2025, "Mane" Event 7:00 - 10:00 PM

The "Mane" Event is the Wild Wines party the public has grown to love at the Zoo with more than 200 wines from O'Looney's Wine and Liquor to sample and food from dozens of restaurants and catering establishments. Animal ambassadors greet guests and lively music from artists like Pool Boy, DJ Kecia, Harp, Brae Leni & Diamond Empire, and Larry Clarke on Drums can be found throughout the Zoo!

Must be 21+ to enter. Valid ID required for entry.

Be Part of the Experience

Get Involved:

Wild Wines offers an incredible opportunity for sponsors, vendors, and event volunteers to make an impact. Sponsors will gain prominent visibility through event materials, signage, and direct interaction with an engaged audience. Vendors can connect with guests and showcase their culinary and beverage offerings in a fun and festive setting.

Vendors

Vendors are invited to provide 500-600 bite-sized food tastings of your choice. Bring 2-3 staff members to serve and talk about your food, and feel free to decorate your booth or distribute menus, cards, or other materials. The Little Rock Zoo will supply one covered 6-foot banquet table, with additional tables and electricity available upon request. We will provide compostable appetizer plates, cups, forks, spoons, and napkins—please do not bring Styrofoam or straws. All workers and volunteers must be 21+. For more details, contact Kelly Rigby at kelly.rigby@commonspirit.org or 307.690.5102.

Volunteers

Volunteers are welcome to help with the event, but participants must be 21 or older. If you're interested in volunteering, please reach out to Kaylah Jackson at kjackson@littlerock.gov or 501-661-7212 for more information.

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