Bourbon Flights

Calling all beasts of bourbon! Join us for an all-new tasting event on May 12. Bourbon Flights will feature a variety of bourbons – served neat, on the rocks, and with mixers. Stroll the Zoo sampling bourbon in your complimentary souvenir glass. Food will be available for purchase.

This event starts at 7:00 pm and is rain or shine. Enjoy live music from DJ Kay from Q102 & Rucca!

Tickets

This event is sold out

Bourbon Flights General Admission: $40.00 – SOLD OUT
Bourbon Flights Designated Driver: $20.00 – SOLD OUT

Bourbon Flights VIP: $60.00 – SOLD OUT
Bourbon Flights VIP Designated Driver: $40.00 – SOLD OUT

We ID! Make sure you have ID’s ready at time of entry.

General Admission:

Drink tickets
Access to the entire Zoo for an adult evening!
Commemorative Glass
Animal Encounters

VIP Entry:

General admission inclusions plus:
Early Entry
Additional extra drink tickets
Opportunity to sample all stations throughout the Zoo first

Bourbons

Entertainment Sponsor:

Media Sponsor:

2022 Toast to the Wild Events

Wild About Wine

August 11

Zoo Brew
October 13

General Info

Credit cards are accepted at food stations.
Smoking is not permitted in the Zoo
Event held rain or shine
You will receive your lanyard with drink-sampling tickets upon presenting the event ticket at entry.
This is an adult event; all guests must be at least 21 years old and present a valid photo ID. No babies or children permitted. Bags will be subject to search.
Guests without valid photo ID will not be permitted to enter the event.
Programs will be emailed to ticket purchasers prior to the event and uploaded to this web page the day of the event.

Thank you for supporting “A Toast To The Wild – Tasting Series”. Proceeds from this event series support the Zoo’s own Lindner Center for the Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW). CREW is internationally recognized for its Signature Projects including rhinos, imperiled cats, exceptional plants and polar bears. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden was the first zoo in the nation to build a facility dedicated to endangered animal and plant conservation research.

FAQ

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If I have a question about the event, who can I contact?

For questions about the event, you can send an email to: [email protected].

What does the VIP ticket include?

The VIP experience includes entrance to the Zoo starting at 6:30pm, 30 minutes before the rest of the event plus additional drink tickets.

Where do I park or get dropped off?

Please park in the Zoo’s main parking lot at 3400 Vine Street. You can find directions and additional parking details at: Directions and Parking Just look for the solar panels!

For taxi and driver drop-off, please direct vehicles to meet you at the Front Zoo Entrance (3325 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220)

What if I don't receive my ticket/confirmation email?

Your confirmation email will have an attached PDF that holds your ticket. Print out a copy of the attachment/ticket and bring it with you the evening of the event. If you did not receive an email, check your SPAM folder as well as your Trash folder. If those turn up blank, please either arrive a little early with your confirmation number or email our Visitor Experience Team at [email protected].

With my Toast to the Wild ticket, am I able to come earlier in the day and enjoy the Zoo until the event starts?

Your Toast to the Wild ticket is good for admission beginning at 7:00pm on the scheduled event date. Please visit the ticketing page on our website to learn more about planning your visit to the Zoo.

Is there food at the event?

You will find a variety of food options, available for purchase, throughout the event at select concession stands.

Will there be vegetarian food options?

Yes, we will have a variety of vegetarian and gluten-free options available for purchase.

Will you have non-alcoholic beverages available?

Yes, there will be stations serving complimentary Pepsi products and water during the event.

Will the event be held if there is inclement weather?

Yes, the events are held rain or shine – please make sure you dress comfortably for the weather.

How much of my ticket purchase supports CREW?

$35 of each ticket goes directly to support CREW’s research both here and abroad.

Where can I learn more about supporting CREW?

The Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) was the first of its kind, state-of-the-art research facility dedicated to saving endangered plants and animals from extinction. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is one of only three Zoos in the United States to have a facility dedicated to conservation and research. Read more about CREW.