Summer Wine Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo
Friday, July 28
Summer Wine Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo is BACK! Featuring wines from lead winemaking regions, this 21+ event is not to be missed.
- Date and time
Friday, July 28 · 6:30 – 10:30pm CDT - Location
2400 N Cannon Dr 2400 North Cannon Drive Chicago, IL 60614 United States
About this event
Get ready to stroll, sip, and savor at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual Summer Wine Fest!
This 21+ event will feature more than 50 different varieties of wine from 20 wineries, all of which you’ll enjoy while strolling through the zoo’s lush gardens and animal habitats featuring more than 200 animal species from around the world.
Tickets are limited so grab yours today to enjoy an evening filled with delicious wine and live music at Lincoln Park Zoo.
Summer Wine Fest VIP experience is back and better than ever!
VIP Ticket $79 | 5:30 p.m. Admission
VIP Exclusive…
- Additional hour gets you extra time and less lines to sample in our south end of the zoo, and first access to the north end wine samples when it opens at 6:30 p.m.
- $10 food voucher to be used at any of our open food establishments
- Exclusive wines for VIP guests only
Also included…
- 20 tastings of varietals and blends from leading winemaking regions
- Guided garden tour with Lincoln Park Zoo’s horticulture experts
- Lincoln Park Zoo souvenir tasting glass
- Event-exclusive food available for purchase…details to come!
- Free rides on the AT&T Endangered Species Carousel
- Live music performance from local Chicago band Funk Brotherz!
- After-hours access to Lincoln Park Zoo’s gardens and exhibits
- Lawn games and plenty of spaces to stroll, sit, and sip with friends and family!
- …and more!
General Admission Ticket $55 | 6:30 p.m. Admission
- 20 tastings of varietals and blends from leading winemaking regions
- Guided garden tour with Lincoln Park Zoo’s horticulture experts
- Lincoln Park Zoo souvenir tasting glass
- Event-exclusive food available for purchase…details to come!
- Free rides on the AT&T Endangered Species Carousel
- Live music performance from local Chicago band Funk Brotherz
- After-hours access to Lincoln Park Zoo’s gardens and exhibits
- Lawn games and plenty of spaces to stroll, sit, and sip with friends and family!
- …and more!
Please Note: This event is for guests 21 and older only. No guests under 21 will be permitted into Summer Wine Fest.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What parts of the zoo will be open, and will I see animals?
Summer Wine Fest will take place throughout Lincoln Park Zoo’s buildings and grounds.
Animals that live at Lincoln Park Zoo always have the choice to be indoors or out, in view of the public or not. This is a zoo policy that promotes positive animal welfare. We hope many animals will choose to be outside, but they may prefer to spend their evening indoors.
Is this event accessible?
Yes! To learn about accessibility at Lincoln Park Zoo, please visit lpzoo.org/accessibility.
What are the age restrictions for this event?
Summer Wine Fest is an ages 21+ event only. Children, including infants, are not permitted.
Can I purchase tickets at the door?
Maybe. If tickets remain available, a limited number will be for sale at zoo entrances. We highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance, though, as this event always sells out quickly!
I am a member. How can I apply my membership benefits?
Members get 10 percent off registration for all zoo events. To redeem your member discount:
1. Click “REGISTER NOW” at the top of the website.
2. Click “TICKETS.”
3. In the top-right-hand corner, select “ENTER PROMOTIONAL CODE.”
4. Enter the first three digits of your Lincoln Park Zoo membership number.
5. Select “APPLY CODE.”
6. Select the number of tickets you need and proceed to checkout.
Can I transfer my tickets or get a refund? What happens if there is inclement weather?
All Lincoln Park Zoo event tickets are non-transferrable to another event and are non-refundable. If you are not able to make it to the event, feel free to give your ticket to a friend or family member. All events will be held rain or shine. Please dress accordingly!
How do I enter the event and can I re-enter once checked in?
Enter the zoo at the East Gate on Cannon Drive and Fullerton Parkway (the zoo’s parking lot) or the West Gate at Stockton Drive and Webster Avenue. Tickets can be scanned on your smartphone or on a printed sheet of paper. Re-entry is not permitted.
What items are prohibited at this event?
Lincoln Park Zoo has a strict policy of restricted items for this event. Bags will be checked by security at the gates. Please make note of the below items that are restricted for this event:
- NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES
- No water bottles, beverage containers, cans, or bottles
- No folding chairs
- No luggage of any kind
- No animals (with the exception of service animals)
- No coolers (unless medically required)
- No illegal substances
- No noisemakers or balloons
- No Segway’s or motorized scooters
- No thermal containers
- No weapons
- No remote-controlled aircrafts or drones
- No items deemed dangerous or inappropriate.
Alcohol purchased outside the zoo is prohibited, and we ask that you refrain from smoking tobacco and cannabis inside the gates for the health and safety of our animals and visitors. For more information, please consult our Code of Conduct located on our website.
