Wine-o’s With Rhinos 2026
Sip, socialize, and save a species: Safari North hosts adults-only after-hours
WHAT: Wine-o’s With Rhinos
Safari North Wildlife Park invites adults to step onto the wild side for an exclusive, 21+ after-hours evening: Wine-o's With Rhinos. This unique, ticketed event grants guests rare evening access to the park to enjoy a catered dinner, live music, and up-close animal encounters—including a marquee interaction with the park's resident rhinos. Best of all, a portion of the evening's proceeds directly benefits vital global rhino conservation efforts.
WHEN: Saturday, August 1, 2026
6:15 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE: Safari North Wildlife Park
8493 State Hwy 371,
Brainerd, MN 56401
WHO: Adults (21+)
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS & COVERAGE OPPORTUNITIES:
Exclusive Up-Close Encounters: Rare, late-day interactions with rhinos and other exotic animals when they are highly active.
The Safari Train Expedition: A narrated journey threading through a 10-acre open safari habitat.
All-Inclusive Hospitality: Tickets include after-hours zoo admission, a catered dinner, and a complimentary drink ticket (additional drink service available on-site).
TICKET & REGISTRATION INFO:
Tickets are $53 (inclusive of all fees). Because space is strictly limited to ensure an intimate animal encounter experience, tickets must be purchased online in advance. No walk-ins will be permitted.
MORE AT: safarinorth.com/events
About Safari North Wildlife Park Founded in 2014 by exotic animal experts Kevin and Kelly Vogel, Safari North boasts over 50 combined years of specialized husbandry experience. The facility is fully ZAA-Accredited and won the Animal Exhibit Award of Excellence in 2021. The park houses over 150 unique species spanning six continents, providing an up-close educational environment aimed at lifelong conservation respect.