ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo presents its third annual Wild Beasts, Wild Wine from 6 to 10:30 p.m. on July 25. The 21-and-older event will sample wines from more than 40 local and national wineries and vineyards.
The wine-tasting experience will feature performances by jazz crooner Ben Sharkey, after-hours access to the zoo’s award-winning habitats, complimentary tram tours, animal enrichment and zookeeper talks.
Advance ticket purchase is encouraged as space is limited. Tickets are $35 until July 18; after that, any remaining tickets will be available for $40 online or at the gate. Ticket packages include Detroit Zoo admission and 10 wine-tasting tickets. Parking is $6 per car for Detroit Zoo members and non-members.
Designated Driver tickets are available online or at the gate up to the night of the event. DD tickets are $25 and include zoo admission and unlimited soft drinks. DD ticket holders are not permitted to consume alcohol at the event.
To purchase tickets, visit detroitzoo.org/events/wild-beasts-wild-wine or Booth 1 at the front of the zoo.
