THURSDAY 16
EVENT: Wild About Wine
Part of the Cincinnati Zoos Toast to the Wild series, Wild About Wine is a super-popular after-hours party that invites the public to wander the zoo grounds while sipping on glasses of vino. After listening to feedback, the zoo has expanded the always-sold-out event, offering longer hours, more space, more animals and more tickets. Each ticket includes access to zoo exhibits, 12 drink samples, a commemorative wine glass, a welcome drink, food for purchase, animal encounters, live music from cover band Linus Tate and a meet-and-greet with Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) scientists. VIP tickets include early access to the event, complimentary food samples, additional drink tickets, private animal encounters and access to exclusive air-conditioned areas. 6:30-9:30 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. entry for VIP Thursday. Tickets are $50; $45 members; $80 VIP; $75 member VIP. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale, cincinnatizoo.org.
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