The Zoo Invites the Public to its Award-Winning Fundraiser

LITTLE ROCK (March 3, 2023) – The Little Rock Zoo is happy to announce its annual Wild Wines event at the Little Rock Zoo. On Friday, April 28, 2023, from 7-9 pm, the Zoo will host the Wild Wines VIP party. Then on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 7-10pm, the Zoo will host the “Mane” event. Both nights are sponsored by presenting beverage sponsor, by O’Looney’s Wine and Liquor. 

Hosted by Zoo Director, Susan Altrui, the event will feature several food items from the area’s best restaurants paired with hand-selected wines from presenting beverage sponsor, O’Looney’s Wine & Liquor. Each night of the two-night event will include live music areas, animal encounters, great food and exquisite wine selections.  

The Friday night VIP party will happen in and around Café Africa and the Civitan Pavilion. This exclusive evening will be highlighted by premium wines and food selections from Central Arkansas’ best including the likes of Petit and Keet and Cypress Social, and many more.   Friday night VIP tickets include admission to the Saturday Night “Mane” Event. 

The Saturday night “Mane” event is the party the public has grown to love at the Little Rock Zoo with more than 200 wines to sample and food from a large variety of area restaurants.   Food selections for the “Mane” include: American Pie Pizza, Cheba Hut, Rock-N-Roll Sushi, Fassler Hall, Tap Truck Little Rock and many more. 

Another feature of the evening will be an online silent auction. Silent auction items include items like the following: paintings painted by Little Rock Zoo animals; Zoo Keeper-for-a-day, Veterinarian-for-a-day, restaurant packages, and many others.

Tickets for Wild Wines 2023 may be purchased here: Wild Wines at the Little Rock Zoo 2023 Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

More information on the event may be found here: Wild Wines 2023 | Little Rock Zoo

To learn more about Wild Wines 2023, please contact jmatlock@littlerock.gov or saltrui@littlerock.gov

About the Zoo:

The Little Rock Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you and a better future for all living things. With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation and your link to helping animals in their native habitats. For more information, visit www.aza.org.