Love Shucks!
Saturday, March 1, 2025
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
21+, valid ID required
Oysters, Wine & Wild Romance
Join us for our inaugural oyster and wine event!
Member presale Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Tickets on sale Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Feel good knowing your ticket supports saving wildlife around the world. Indulge in a tasting flight of sustainable Northwest oysters and local wines while learning about animal dating and mating at Woodland Park Zoo after hours. From reptile matchmaking to penguin love triangles, zoo experts will share all in this nature-inspired night out.
Special Activities
This event includes indoor and outdoor activities located across the North Meadow, 1899 Grove, Zoomazium, Picnic Shelter and Penguin exhibit.
- Sustainable Northwest oyster tastings
- NW local wine tastings
- Penguin keeper talk
- Zoo educator chats (mating and dating-focused in the animal kingdom)
- Ambassador Animals encounters
Optional add-ons available for purchase at the event: food menu items, additional oysters, wine, and beer.
*Consuming raw fish, shellfish or eggs increases your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
EVENT DETAILS
You must be 21 years or older and have a valid ID to attend. No refunds.
$75 General Admission
(plus service fees)
$125 Conservation Champion
(plus service fees)
$65 Wine Only
(plus service fees)
General Admission Tickets Include:
- 6 raw oysters
- 6 wine tasting tickets
Conservation Champion Tickets Include:
- Everything in the General Admission experience
- Private bar/lounge area inside Briar Oak
- Ambassador Animal experience
- Snacks
- A glass of sparkling wine
Wine Only Tickets Include:
- Includes 6 wine tasting tickets (does not include oyster tasting tickets)
Oyster Dome
$800 (plus service fees)
Includes the General Admission experience, plus a private Oyster Dome for 4 and VIP access inside Briar Oak, a bottle of sparkling wine, charcuterie board, dessert board and branded, insulated Wine Glass.
Add an additional person: $200 (only one person add-on allowed for each package)
Buy a Bundle!
Add-on options:
- Additional Oyster Tickets: $3 per Oyster
- Oyster Ticket Bundle: $15 for 6 Oysters
- Additional wine tasting ticket: $3
Frequently Asked Questions
Are children allowed at Love Shucks?
No, this is a 21 and over event and no one under the age of 21 will be allowed inside the venue
Are the items available for purchase at the event cash only, or do you accept credit cards?
Only card or digital payment will be accepted. No cash.
Is this event raising money for the zoo?
Yes! Ticket sales, along with additional food and drinks, all raise money to benefit Woodland Park Zoo. Since this is an after-hours fundraising event, regular zoo membership admission does not apply.
Where do I park? How much does parking cost?
Parking for this event is in the zoo lots located along Phinney Avenue N. and N. 59th Street, and the lot accessible on N. 50th & Fremont Ave. N. Both the West and South zoo entrances will be open for this event.
Pay-for-parking kiosks are located at each lot. Parking is $10 (+ taxes and fees) in any of the Woodland Park Zoo parking lots.
Disabled parking is available in all zoo lots.
If you must park on the streets surrounding the zoo, please be courteous and do not block driveways.
What should I wear?
This is a very casual event and you will be on grass and outdoors, so dress comfortably and appropriately (rain or shine).
What animal exhibits will I be able to visit?
Sorry, but you will not be able to visit any of our exhibits.
Will there be animal encounters during this event?
Zoo staff and ambassador animals will take you on a funny, fascinating, roller coaster of a ride through the sex lives of wildlife!