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!
Keeper chats with the hippo, tiger, & more!
Animal Experience Schedule
5:00 - 5:30pm - VIP Giraffe Feeding
6:00 – Patas Monkey Enrichment
6:00 – Lion Enrichment
6:20 – Elephant Painting
6:45 – Tiger Enrichment
7:30 – Hippo Melon Enrichment
Animal Ambassadors Roaming
Oasis Mobile Bar at Roar & Pour!
Get ready to sip in style with Oasis Mobile Bar, serving up refreshing drinks all night long at Roar & Pour!
The bar opens at 5:30 PM, right when the Corral kicks off, offering a selection of signature cocktails at a special rate—just like we did for Brew at the Zoo! Enjoy expertly crafted drinks to start your night, and keep the fun going with beverages available for purchase throughout the evening.
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.
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 provided by Aubrey Vineyards and amazing food provided by 2 Chefs Catering.
Participating Artists
Marlyn Thomas
Jeremy Wangler
Kate Petit
Cherokee Reiman
Monette Mark
Kyra Miller
Claire McKary
Miranda Easton
Jancy Pettit
Wineries
Aubrey Vineyards (VIP)- Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery
- White Tail Run Winery
- Z&M Twisted Vineyard & Winery
- Southern Glazers - List of Wineries to come!
Aubrey Vineyards (VIP)Restaurants
- Paisano's
- Glassy Girl's
- It's a Sweet Treat Day Bakery
- Engroff Catering
- Bobby's Food Co.
- Hazel Hill
- Stumpy's Smoked Cheese
- On the Border
- Toppers Pizza
- Hy-Vee
- Daredevil Coffee
- Just Nuts
- 2 Chefs (VIP)
- More to Come!
Entertainment
- More than Lemons - Glass Blowing Artist
- Wyndi Nights
- Topeka Cello Collective
- Sunflower Fiddlers
- Nate in the Evening
- Finelylinked Permanent Jewelry
- Essential Henna
- Chalk Art by Elizabeth Hall
- More to come!
Wineries
Restaurants
Entertainment
Raise a glass to conservation & join us for our 7th annual Roar & Pour Wine Fest, returning April 26, 2025!
Performers, Food, Wine, & a Great Time!
Thank you to our sponsors!
