Fine Wines & Fierce Felines!
- art by Topeka artists
- baskets full of goodies
- behind-the-scenes zoo experiences
- & so much more!
Roar and Pour Wine Fest, features fantastic wine, food, music, and entertainment throughout the Zoo in an exciting setting. We are thrilled to bring back our art auction, featuring collaborative art between 9 local artists and our resident, Topeka Zoo animals.
In addition to the art auction, we will also have our silent auction where you can bid on some amazing baskets from vendors around the community. This fundraiser helps support Topeka Zoo conservation and education initiatives. Roar and Pour Wine Fest is an adult only event. 21+ All guests must have proof of age to enter. NO ID. NO ENTRY.
**You will not need to be at the event to participate in the auction!
VIP Giraffe feeding
Keeper chats with the hippo, tiger, & more!
Animal Experience Schedule
To be Announced
Animal art or art made with animals?
The art up for auction is a unique collaboration between 9 local artists and 9 Topeka Zoo animals. This fun endeavor, coordinated by DeAna Morrison of Amused gallery, has produced a unique collection of art in varying styles. Each piece of art includes contributions from both artist and animal. The painting process for the animals is an enriching and sensory-stimulating activity.
Participating Artists
Marlyn Thomas
Jancy Pettit
Cherokee Rosenquist
Monette Mark
Katelynn Petit
Miranda Easton
Jeremy Wangler
Clair McKay
Kyra Miller
WHAT COMES WITH BEING VIP?
Returning this year! VIP Parking and a VIP Fast Pass. This pass allows every VIP ticket holder the opportunity to “skip-the-lines” at each winery location. Upon arrival, we invite each guest to seize the chance to feed our majestic giraffes, while enjoying a delicious flight of 4 wines and amazing food provided by 2 Chefs.
Wineries
- Wydlewood Cellars
- Z&M Twisted Vineyard & Winery
- Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery
- OZ Winery
- Southern Glazers
- White Tail Run Winery
Restaurants
- Glassy Girl's
- Engroff Catering
- Bobby's Food Co.
- Hazel Hill
- Stumpy's Smoked Cheese
- On the Border
- Toppers Pizza
- 2 Chefs (VIP)
- More to Come!
Entertainment
- More than Lemons - Glass Blowing Artist
- More to come!