Summer Wine Fest

Summer Wine Fest

Friday, July 26

6 p.m. Early Access 7 p.m. General Admission

$55–65+

21+

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Overview

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 Prissillas 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!

Digital Program

Check out the event program for Summer Wine fest!

Ticket Information

Early Access Ticket $65+ – 6 p.m. 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 7 p.m.
  • Everything included in the General Admission ticket

General Admission $55+ – 7 p.m. 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!

Please Note: This event is for guests 21 and older only. No guests under 21 will be permitted into Summer Wine Fest.

Did you know your ticket purchase makes an impact? Your event ticket helps the zoo stay free, open, and accessible for all, 365 days a year!

 

FAQs

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What parts of the zoo will be open, and will I see animals?

This event will take place throughout Lincoln Park Zoo’s buildings and grounds. Main Mall and the south end will open at 6 p.m. for Early Access ticket holders. The whole zoo will open for those with General Admission tickets from 7 p.m.–10 p.m.

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 choose to spend their evening indoors.

Is this event accessible?

Yes! To learn more about accessibility at Lincoln Park Zoo, please visit lpzoo.org/accessibility. View the accessibility map of Lincoln Park Zoo.

For guests who identify as disabled, Deaf, or chronically ill, please email access@lpzoo.org for information on accommodations or to ask other questions about the event experience.

What are the age restrictions for this event?

21+. No one under this age will be permitted into the event. All guests must have a ticket.

Can I purchase tickets at the gate?

Maybe. If tickets remain available, a limited number of tickets will be for sale at the entrance gates for a higher price. 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 receive 20% off on up to four tickets.

When members log into tickets.lpzoo.org with membership credentials, the discount will automatically be applied.

Not a member? Simply add a membership to your cart at checkout and the 20% discount will also automatically be applied. Choose the level of membership that best suits you and your household at $69, $95, $189 or $365 per year and receive discounts on parking, merchandise, food and beverages, events, and much more! For more info visit: lpzoo.org/join.

Can I transfer my tickets or get a refund? What happens if there is inclement weather?

All Lincoln Park Zoo event tickets are nonrefundable and cannot be transferred to a different event. If you are not able to make it to the event, feel free to give your ticket to a friend or family member over the age of 21.

All events will be held rain or shine. In the case of inclement weather, we will move what we can indoors or under cover. Please check the weather and 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 Drive. 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?

Please make note of restricted items:

  • NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES
  • No filled 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 Segways 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. We ask that you refrain from smoking tobacco and cannabis inside the gates for the health and safety of our animals and visitors. Lincoln Park Zoo’s Code of Conduct can be found here.

No firearms or weapons of any kind are allowed, except for on-duty police or security personnel. For the safety of guests, staff, volunteers, and animals, all purses, bags, and other items carrying personal belongings are subject to inspection upon entry.

Questions

Interested in sponsorship opportunities? 

Email corporatealliances@lpzoo.org.

Have accessibility needs or need help buying a ticket?

Email access@lpzoo.org.

Interested in volunteering at Lincoln Park Zoo? 

Email volunteerservices@lpzoo.org.

Have other questions or issues not listed here? 

Email events@lpzoo.org.

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