Thank you for joining us at Wine for Wildlife!

Thank you for making Wine for Wildlife such a memorable evening! The event was a beautiful reminder of what can happen when passion and purpose come together.

Guests sampled more than 50 sustainable wines, met animal ambassadors, savored delicious small bites, and learned about eco-friendly wine production. Together, we celebrated how thoughtful choices, from vineyards to conservation, help create a healthier planet. Can’t wait to see you all agin next year!

When

September 25, 2026
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
(Gates close at 7:30 p.m.)

WHERE

Seneca Park Zoo
2222 St. Paul Street
Rochester, NY 14621

THANK YOU TO OUR TASTING PARTNERS

Distributors

Banville Wine Merchants
Cuvée Imports
Empire Merchants North
F.L.X. Uncorked
Polaner Selections
M.S Walker

Wineries

Anthony Road Wine Company
Apollo’s Praise
Brisa Suave
Bonterra Organic Estates
Living Roots
Montezuma Winery
Osmote Wine
Ravines Wine Cellars
Ria’s Wines
Usonia Wine

EDUCATIONAL TASTING SESSION

6:30 – 7:00pm – “Grape Vibes: Hybrid Grapes and supporting thriving vines in the Finger Lakes” 

Enjoy an exclusive tasting of vintages from Montezuma Winery as you participate in a guided conversation with industry professionals on the importance of healthy vines and the connection they have to a thriving ecosystem in the Finger Lakes region. 

Tickets are $15 and available at checkout.  Space is limited.

MEET OUR FEATURED PANELISTS

Phil Plummer

Head Winemaker with Martin Family of Wineries *Montezuma & Idol Ridge

Shomari Smoak

Wine educator for Living Roots Wine, beverage education at New York Kitchen, and Sommelier

Brian Eshenaur

Associate Director at Cornell University’s Integrated Pest Management Program

EXPERIENCE

Activities

Live music by the Daniel King Quartet

Meet animal ambassadors

Purchase your favorite wines from the
night, thanks to
Pinnacle Wine & Liquor

Chat with wine professionals

Tapas Stroll

Enjoy a selection of six delicious and savory bites as you sip and stroll.

*Please note that regular Zoo food services and restaurants will be closed.

Parking Add-on

Add Reserved Parking to your purchase for $10 to guarantee a parking spot in Lot A, the closest lot to the zoo entrance. One add-on ticket required per vehicle. Limited to 100 tickets.

Money raised from this event goes directly towards Seneca Park Zoo’s education and conservation programs both here in our region and throughout the world.

Thank you to our Tapas Tasting Sponsors

Questions? 
Angela Giuseppetti [email protected] 
585-295-7388