About the Event
Get ready to sip and stroll through the gardens at Lincoln Park Zoo’s Annual Summer Wine Fest!
This 21+ event will feature more than 50 different varietals from 20 wineries, all of which you’ll enjoy while admiring the zoo’s lush gardens and animal habitats, featuring more than 170 animal species from around the world.
Did you know that Lincoln Park Zoo is an accredited arboretum and is home to 850 plant species? In fact, we have the only accredited hibiscus collection in the country. The hibiscus typically bloom in late July, so snap some photos as you take a guided garden tour from our very own Horticulture team!
To round out the evening, we’ll have live music by The PrissillasOpens a new window on the Main Mall stage, free rides on the Endangered Species Carousel, and plenty food available for purchase throughout the zoo.
To ensure an excellent experience for all guests, tickets for this event are limited. Choose between Early Access or General Admission tickets at registration. Ticket prices will increase as the event nears, so don’t wait. Are you a member of Lincoln Park Zoo? If so, don’t forget to log in to get your 20% discount on up to four tickets to this event!
VIP Ticket $65 - 6pm Admission
An additional hour with fewer lines
Receive early access to the south end of the zoo, and first access to the north end upon its opening to the public at 7pm
Everything included in the General Admission ticket
General Admission $55 - 7pm Admission
Twenty 3-ounce tastings from leading winemaking regions
Lincoln Park Zoo souvenir tasting glass
Guided garden tour with Lincoln Park Zoo’s horticulture experts
Check the digital program for time and starting location
Free rides on the Endangered Species Carousel
Live music performance from local Chicago band The Prissillas!
Lawn games and plenty of spaces for enjoying the evening with friends and family! and more!
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