Wines in the Wild Fundraiser Held Saturday at Brookfield Zoo

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Brookfield, Ill.—Sample exquisite wine and liquor from around the world, at the Chicago Zoological Society’s Wines in the Wild fundraiser on Saturday, October 18. The annual event, which is hosted by the Society’s Women’s Board, will be held in Brookfield Zoo’s Discovery Center from 6 to 9 p.m.

During the evening function, guests will be able to sample more than 80 international and domestic wines provided by the evening’s purveyor, Prestige Countryside Liquors. A variety of delectable hors d’oeuvres prepared by the zoo’s executive chef will accompany the spirits. Guests will also be able to bid on magnificent items that will be featured in silent and live auctions.

The cost is $100 per person, which includes the tasting, zoo admission, parking, and a commemorative wine glass. Additionally, there will be a VIP Hour from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. that will give wine enthusiasts the opportunity to sample exclusive wines not available during the main event and a chance to meet some of Brookfield Zoo’s animals, including a two-toed sloth and a wallaby. Choose from the $1,000 VIP Gorilla Package for six tickets, the $500 VIP Orangutan Package for two tickets, or the $275 VIP Chimpanzee Package for one ticket. Funds will benefit the Society’s animal programs, science education programs for children and teachers, community outreach events, annual scholarships, and local and international conservation programs. To register for the event or for more information, visit www.CZS.org/WinesInWild or call (708) 688-8393.

The Women’s Board of the Chicago Zoological Society supports community outreach, such as school sponsorships, and provides financial assistance for animal care, conservation programs, and special projects. This Board has supported Brookfield Zoo since 1992, and its membership of approximately 85 women represents the entire Chicago area.

The Chicago Zoological Society inspires conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature. The Chicago Zoological Society is a private nonprofit organization that operates Brookfield Zoo on land owned by the Forest Preserves of Cook County. The Society is known throughout the world for Brookfield Zoo’s innovative, naturalistic, multispecies exhibits and for its international role in animal population management and wildlife conservation. For further information, visit www.CZS.org.