Uncork the wildest new tasting event in town!
What pairs well with Oregon wine on a summer evening? The Oregon Zoo, of course! Drink grapes with the apes or sip wine with a porcupine at the wildest new wine event in town. Wine for Wildlife features 30 wineries with offerings sure to entice every palate. Savor the best wines the Northwest has to offer while strolling the zoo’s beautifully forested grounds after hours.
Enjoy expert tasting notes, live entertainment and delicious food. Get to know wildlife through keeper chats and animal encounters with zoo experts. Each general admission ticket includes 8 (2 oz.) drink samples and an exclusive branded glass.
Every ticket purchased helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered species at home and around the world. Support a great cause and gather friends, bring a date, or sip solo at Wine for Wildlife.
This event is 21+
More event information coming soon!
Ticket prices
Ticket Type |
Admission |
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| General Admission — includes 8 (2 oz.) drink samples and souvenir glass | $55.00 |
| Nondrinker Admission — includes admission only. | $35.00 |
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Wineries
More wineries coming soon!
Abbey Road Farm
2023 Gruner Veltliner
2023 Trousseau Noir
Alexana Estate
2024 Hillsides Pinot Gris
2022 Terroir Series Pinot Noir
Ambar Estate
2022 Ambar Estate Chardonnay
2022 Ambar Estate Pinot Noir
Archery Summit
2024 Vireton Pinot Gris
2023 Vireton Pinot Noir
Argyle Winery
2019 Reserve Chardonnay
2023 Estate Reserve Pinot Noir
2022 Vintage Brut
Bledsoe|McDaniels
Chenin Blanc
LFG Pinot Noir
Burton Bittman Wines
2022 Pinot Blanc
2021 Proprietress Reserve Pinot Noir
Canopy & Company
Apertivo and Vermouth
Vino Amaro
Chehalem Estate Winery
2024 Pinot Blanc
2021 Chehalem Estate Pinot Noir
Cherry Hill Winery
2023 Vanda Rose
2024 Dijon Cuvee Pinot Noir
Chosen Family Wines
2022 Willamette Valley Chardonnay
2022 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Del Rio Vineyard Estates
Jolee Semi Sparkling Pinot Gris
Del Rio 2025 Granche Rosé
Domaine Divio
2025 Pinot Beurot
2025 Passetoutgrain
2020 Willematte Valley Les Climats Chardonnay
Durant Vineyards
2025 Rosé of Pinot Noir
2022 Estate Pinot Noir
Eila Wines
2021 Chardonnay
2021 Violet Pinot Noir
Holloran Vineyard Wines
2023 Holloran Chardonnay Le Pavillon Vineyard
2022 Holloran Pinot Noir Dundee Hills
2025 Holloran Rosé
Jachter Family Wines
2023 Estate Chardonnay
2023 Estate Pinot Noir
Kent Estate Vineyard
2023 Estate Chardonnay
2024 Estate Chardonnay
Knudsen Vineyards
2023 Willamette Valley Chardonnay
2024 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
2025 Family Series Rosé
Lange Estate Winery
2023 Lange Estate Chardonnay Classique
2024 Lange Estate Pinot Noir Classique
2023 Lange Estate Pinot Gris Classique
Love & Squalor Wine
2024 Sauvignon Blanc
2021 Pinot Noir
North Valley Vineyards
2023 Compass Chardonnay
2023 North Valley Classic Pinot Noir
2025 North Valley Rosé
Nysa Vineyard
2023 Chardonnay
2021 Pinot Noir
2024 Rosé of Pinot Noir
Ridgecrest Wines
Ridgecrest Estate Grüner Veltliner
Ridgecrest Estate Gamay Noir
Ridgecrest Estate Chenin Blanc
Stoller Family Estate
2025 Willamette Valley Rosé of Pinot Noir
2024 Dundee Hills Estate Pinot Noir
Torii Mor Winery
2024 Pinot Blanc
2023 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Trisaetum Winery
2023 Ribbon Ridge Estate Dry Riesling
2023 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
2021 Pashey Brut Rosé
Tumwater Vineyard
2023 White Pinot Noir
Pommard Clone Pinot Noir
Clone 943 Pinot Noir
Tystrya Estate
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Rosé
Varum Vinters
2023 Riesling
2022 Red Blend
Willamette Valley Vineyards
2024 Pinot Gris
2024 Whole Cluster Pinot Noir
Nv Oregon Blossom Rosé
Wine by Joe
2022 Pinot Gris
2023 Oregon Zoo Foundation Pinot Noir
Grand Assemblage Brut
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Food
Food and beverage locations will feature the following specialty items for purchase in addition to their regular menu offerings.
Growlers special menu
Flatbreads
Prosciutto, arugula, aged balsamic, mozzarella, and fire-roasted tomato sauce
Margherita – Fresh mozzarella, basil, and fire-roasted tomato sauce
Capicola and hot honey with fire-roasted tomato sauce
Chicken StripsBuffalo chicken strips and sidewinder fries
Hot honey chicken strips and sidewinder fries
Brat Haus special menu
Hoisin meatball banh mi sandwich – Hoisin-glazed beef meatballs, carrot and daikon radish slaw, fresh jalapeños, and pickled cilantro on a mini Portland French baguette
Cantina Bowl special menu
Oregon Bay shrimp ceviche – Oregon Bay shrimp, diced jalapeño, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and freshly squeezed lime juice, served with tortilla chips.
Pretzel Cart special menu
Charcuterie plate – 3 meats, 3 cheeses, dried fruit, stone-ground mustard, and assorted crackers
Visiting food vendors
Getta Gyro
Six Stix Gourmet Candied Apples and Pretzels
Bandit Kettlecorn
FAQs
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What is included with my ticket?
Each general admission ticket includes 8 (2 oz.) drink sample tickets and an exclusive souvenir glass. Additional drink tickets may be purchased for $2 each.
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What if I am not drinking?
We offer a non-drinker admission ticket for those who would like to experience the event without alcohol. Please note that those who have purchased a non-drinker admission ticket will not be able to purchase drink tickets or upgrade to general admission at the event.
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Where can I get extra drink tickets?
You can purchase extra drink tickets at stations around the zoo, including the train and carousel ticket booths. Please note, the zoo is cashless. Cash-to-card machines are free to use and located near the entrance and amphitheater.
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Can I purchase a bottle of wine at this event?
No. Bottles of wine will not be available for purchase at this event.
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Do I need a photo ID to enter?
Yes. No one without a valid ID will be allowed to enter the event and tickets are not refundable.
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Can I enter the Wine for Wildlife if I came to the zoo for daytime admission?
Special events like ZooNights are ticketed separately and are not included with daytime admission tickets. All visitors with a daytime admission ticket, including members, must exit the zoo when it closes to prepare for special events.
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Can members of my party enter separately?
Yes. Simply share the scannable code from your confirmation email and let the ticket scanner know that other members of your party will be arriving after you.
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Will I see animals?
Some animals may be visible, but most will be off view as keepers wrap up their evening tasks before the zoo closes.
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Will the train and carousel be open for Wine for Wildlife?
The zoo's train and carousel will operate during the event. Tickets may be purchased online, or on-site at each ride’s ticket booth during your visit.
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Where do I park? How much does parking cost?
A limited amount of parking is available in the lot adjacent to the zoo and throughout the park. Visitors can pay for parking at pay stations with coin or card, or through the Parking Kitty app.
Park & Ride is just 8 minutes away and two exits west of the Oregon Zoo at the Sunset Transit Center. 600+ FREE parking spaces are available. MAX train from Sunset Transit Center to the zoo arrives every 10 minutes or less. TriMet fare is required on MAX.
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Where do I enter the zoo?
Please enter through the main entrance, which is located near the Washington Park MAX station and adjacent to the main parking lot.
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Where is rideshare pickup?
Rideshare pickup is located just south of the main zoo entrance, in front of Conservation Hall.
