ROAR AND POUR
🌧️🍷 Important information regarding Roar and Pour. Rain or Shine, we'll still WINE!! 🍷🌧️
We have important updates regarding Roar and Pour Wine Fest presented by Kaw Valley Bank and Kendall Construction Inc.! Roar and Pour is not just an ordinary wine festival; it's a vital fundraiser for our organization. The funds raised from this event are crucial for feeding and caring for the animals at our zoo. We understand the importance of safety, which is why we've taken proactive measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees.
In light of the anticipated severe weather forecast, we want to ensure the safety and comfort of all our guests and vendors while still offering an unforgettable wine-tasting experience.
🍇 To accomplish this, we've decided to create multiple wine hubs throughout the zoo, utilizing various indoor buildings. Each location will feature food, wine, and entertainment, giving you the option to move between the following areas:
🏕️ Camp Cowabunga
🏛️ Security Benefit Pavilion
📚 Gary Clarke Education Center: Living Classroom
🌸 Kay McFarland Japanese Garden and Venue
Additionally, we would like to inform you on where you can find our severe weather shelters on zoo property:
1. Liana's Forest Building (LF)
🌿 Guests and staff are directed to the lobby.
🌿 Staff will direct them into the appropriate hallway when necessary, away from glass.
2. Animals and Man Building (AM)
🐾 This is the largest area available for shelter.
🐾 Guests and staff are directed to the building.
🐾 Stay away from windows and head to the back service area.
3. Gary Clark Living Classroom
📖 This area provides shelter in the restrooms
4. Tropical Rain Forest Building (RF)
🌴 Shelter can be found under the stairs.
Please take note of slippery areas such as the bridges and stones located in the Kay McFarland Japanese Garden and be cautious when moving around.
If you're unable to attend on Saturday, don't worry! You can bring your ticket to the Zoo after the event to pick up your special Roar and Pour Glass.
We're committed to making Roar and Pour Wine Fest a fantastic experience rain or shine. Your support is invaluable to us, and we're incredibly grateful for your support! We can't wait to see you there!
Tickets can be purchased at:
https://store.topekazoo.org/#/SpecialEvents/RoarAndPour
And don't forget to check out the amazing items up for auction at:
https://live.classy.org/register/roar-pour-wine-fest-presented-by-kaw-valley-bank-kendall-construction/e9eeadf6-4b93-4612-941f-c704c8ca898f
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, presented by Kaw Valley Bank and Kendall Construction, 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
DUE TO WEATHER, THE MAP HAS BEEN UPDATED.
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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