2026 Wild Wines at the Little Rock Zoo

Join us Fri., April 24th, and Sat., April 25th, for two nights that will have your taste buds soaring and your vocal cords roaring!

At Wild Wines, guests enjoy food from the area's best restaurants paired with hand-selected wines from O'Looney's. Special appearances by some of the Zoo's Animal Ambassadors will make this experience truly unforgettable!

The experience happens in and around Café Africa and the Civitan Pavilion from 7-9PM and features premium wine from O'Looney's Wine and Liquor with food from the best area restaurants. Lively music will keep you moving while you visit with the Zoo's Animal Ambassadors. Your ticket for Friday night's VIP Night includes admission to the Saturday night "Mane" event and a higher end souvenir glass.

VIP night's restaurants will include some of the most popular restaurants in Central Arkansas. Stay tuned for details!

The event from 7-10PM is the Wild Wines party the public has grown to love with more than 200 wines from O'Looney's to sample and food from dozens of restaurants and catering establishments. Animal ambassadors greet guests and lively music can be found throughout the Zoo! Saturday night also includes a souvenir glass.

Mane Event restaurants include some of the best of the best in Central Arkansas.

Ambassador animals will be at both events!

Please note:

-Wild Wines is a fundraiser of the Arkansas Zoological Foundation and tickets are non-refundable.

-The Friday night event will not cancel for rain - it will take place in Cafe Africa and the Civitan Pavilion.

- In the event of rain on Saturday night, Wild Wines could be moved to an indoor location.

-Wild Wines admission tickets will be delivered via e-mail (please check spam/junk folder).

-Event admission includes all food and drinks.

-Wild Wines guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend, no exceptions. A valid photo ID will be checked upon entry.

-All proceeds from Wild Wines benefits the Arkansas Zoological Foundation for the Little Rock Zoo.

Sponsorships ticket levels:

VIP Includes:

Recognition on sponsor sign/banner at event; two (2) VIP Night tickets - also good for Saturday night - listing in online materials; souvenir glasses for Friday and Saturday nights.

21 and older - Picture IDs are required at the Ticket Booth

Elite VIP Includes:

Sponsor recognition on sign/banner at event; four (4) VIP tickets - also good for Saturday "Mane" Event - plus additional two (2) "Mane" Event tickets; listed in online materials; souvenir glasses for Friday and Saturday nights.

21 and older - Picture IDs are required at the Ticket Booth

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