The Santa Barbara Zoo invites community members to raise a glass at the Roar and Pour wine-tasting event, 5-8 p.m. (with 4-5 p.m. VIP hour) Saturday, May 4, at the zoo.

Three hands hold up wine glasses that have a Santa Barbara Zoo logo on them. (Courtesy photo)

Roar and Pour attendees can sip, stroll and take in the zoo views. They can enjoy unlimited tastings from the region’s leading wineries, as well opportunities to feed the giraffes, ride the zoo train, and have exclusive access to zoo grounds after hours. They can also take home a souvenir Roar and Pour 2024 wine glass.

Roar and Pour VIP ticket holders will have early entry, as well as animal encounters and appetizers. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase.

The success of Roar and Pour is due, in part, to donations from local partners. Participating wineries include Arthur Earl, Brick Barn Wine Estate, Ca’ Del Grevino, Cutruzzola Vineyards, High Seas Mead, J Dusi Wines, Lavender Oak Vineyard and Winery, Longoria Winery, Lumen, Melville Winery, Riboli Family Wines, Rincon Brewery, Single Fin Cider, Summerland Winery, and Turiya Wines.

Wineries interested in participating can get more information here. General admission tickets are $95 and VIP tickets are $130. All proceeds benefit the animals at the Santa Barbara Zoo. The event is for ages 21+ only.

For more about Roar and Pour click here or call 805-962-5339.