Wine in the Wild

Wine in the WildJoin us for the 19th annual Wine in the Wild on June 6th, 2026. Stroll the Zoo's trails, sample various wines and light hors d'oeuvres, enjoy live music and the Zoo's wild animal residents. This event is hosted by Friends of Sunset Zoo and presented by Addair Law. 

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Tickets are sold online only; they are not available at the zoo or over the phone.

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Schedule & Ticket Levels

  • VIP Reception: $100 
    • 5:30 pm to 7:00pm

The VIP reception begins at 5:30 pm inside the Nature Exploration Center left of the Sunset Zoo's entryway. Guests will enjoy a premium wine tasting and gourmet food selections exclusive to the reception. The ticket includes a single commemorative wine glass and access to the General Admission event from 7 pm to 9 pm.

Limited tickets available for a more exclusive VIP reception. VIP entry begins at 5:30 pm.

  • General Admission: $65
    • 7:00pm to 9:00pm

General Admission begins at 7 pm throughout the Zoo with wine stations, hors d'oeuvre tables, and live music at Chautauqua Amphitheater. Upon arrival, guests will be welcomed with the first pour wine in a commemorative wine glass with last pour at 8:45 pm.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Wine in the Wild is a Friends of Sunset Zoo fundraising event and is held rain or shine. All attendees must be 21 years or older with valid ID (driver's license, passport, real ID) required for entry. Infants, children, and others 21 years or under are not permitted to this event.

Wine in the Wild 2026 Sponsors:

  • Addair LawPresenting Sponsor:Addair Law
  • Beverage Sponsors: Liquid Art Winery, Nespor's Wine and Spirits, Oz Winery
  • Supporter Sponsors: McCownGordon, Community First National Bank, WTC
  • Partner Sponsors: Capitol Federal, The Trust Company, Kohlmeier Orthodontics, Kansas Gas Service, Midwest Concrete Materials, Inc.,  Anderson Knight Architects
  • Food Sponsor: Family Eye Care
  • In-Kind Sponsors: CatCans, Hy-Vee, N'ICE, Heartland of Coca-Cola, IHOP, Wooly Bee Farm, We Chase The Light Photography
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Revised 5/13/26