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 7 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
5:00-5:30 – Giraffe Feeding
6:00 – Patas Monkey Enrichment
6:00 – Lion Enrichment
6:20 – Painted Dog's Enrichment
6:45 – Elephant Enrichment
7:15 – Tiger Enrichment
7:30 – Hippo Melon Enrichment
Animal art or art made with animals?
The art up for auction is a unique collaboration between 7 local artists and 7 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. Sharon Luella Easterling worked with the otters, Becky Drager the Hippo, Michael Mize the Tiger, Lois VanLiew the Painted Dog, Shely Bedsaul the Opossum, Becki Waugh the Elephant, Maia Morrison the Lion!
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 Irvine's Just Beyond Paradise Winery and finger foods provided by Blackbird Espresso Bar and Bistro.
Wineries
Wydlewood Cellars- Z&M Twisted Vineyard & Winery
- Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery
- OZ Winery
- Southern Glazers
- White Tail Run Winery
- Irvine's Just Beyond Paradise (VIP)
Wydlewood CellarsRestaurants
- Celtic Fox
- Glassy Girl's
- Jefferson's
- Blackbird (VIP)
- Engroff Catering
- Bobby's Food Co.
- Hog Wild Pit BBQ
- Hazel Hill
- Stumpy's Smoked Cheese
- On the Border
- Toppers Pizza
- Glory Days Pizza
- Hy-Vee
- More to Come!
Entertainment
- Nate in the Evening
- Sunflower Fiddlers
- Wyndi Nights and Lonesome John
- Finely Linked
- Bradford Hoopes - Pianist
- More than Lemons - Glass Blowing
- V Heiland - Henna Artist
- Dingus Showcase
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