Wine & Wildlife: Animal Attractions

Adults—enjoy a glass of wine while learning about the zoo’s global conservation programs.

Wine & Wildlife: Animal Attractions

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Those who are wild at heart can woo their loved ones at the zoo on Valentine’s Day. This adults-only event will take place inside Regenstein African Journey. Champagne and chocolates will be served as participants get the inside scoop on the risqué side of animal courtship—the wild lives of wildlife.

5:30–7 p.m. or 7:30–9 p.m.
$45 ($40 for members)
For participants ages 21 and older

Speakers

  Sarah Long, M.S.
Director of the Population Management Center, Sarah is a professional animal matchmaker. She uses detailed pedigrees and expert input to pair zoo animals across the country, from tigers and monkeys to birds and snakes.
  Mark Kamhout
As zoological manager for Regenstein African Journey and Carnivores, Mark works with a team of professionals to ensure the atmosphere is just right for animal introductions at Lincoln Park Zoo.
  Rachel Santymire, Ph.D.
The director of the Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology analyzes the reproductive hormones of zoo residents to find the perfect moment to introduce a feisty male tiger to a receptive female. Rachel has also developed animal pregnancy tests to alert the zoo team when a baby is on the way.

Multimedia

Wine & Wildlife: In Your Backyard Slideshow
In a relaxed setting, scientists from the zoo’s Urban Wildlife Institute shared which animals are living in the Chicagoland area. Guests learned how “camera traps” help researchers track—and conserve—local wildlife.
Wine & Wildlife: Saving the Serengeti Slideshow
Guests enjoy glasses of wine as they learn how Lincoln Park Zoo is leading efforts to save Africa’s crown jewel: the Serengeti.

Wine & Wildlfe: The Truth About Chimpanzees Slideshow
Fans of wine and wildlife gather to hear David Morgan (Lincoln Park Zoo) and Crickette Sanz talk about studying—and conserving—the apes occupying the Republic of Congo’s Goualougo Triangle.

Testimonials

“The program was awesome. It was very exciting, engaging and interesting. I felt I learned a lot and was inspired by the presenters.”

“I thought the presentation was wonderful…I liked the time to mingle and have drinks in advance of the talk.”

“Excellent evening. The setting was perfect for the subject matter, and both speakers were wonderfully engaging.”