EARLY CLOSURE

The zoo will close early at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026, for a private event.

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TASTING FLIGHT

presented by Alaska Airlines

June 20, 2026

3:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Sip Wine & Save Wildlife

Tickets on sale now!

BUY TICKETS

Tasting Flight is Back!

Tasting Flight presented by Alaska Airlines returns Saturday, June 20, transforming Woodland Park Zoo into Seattle’s premier wine‑tasting experience! Enjoy pours from more than 50 local wineries showcasing some of the best wines the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Sip and stroll through the zoo’s breathtaking grounds, engage with extraordinary animals, and explore our immersive exhibits — all in a kid‑free environment.

Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable night out, Tasting Flight is one of the most delicious ways to support wildlife conservation, along with education programs and exceptional animal care.

Please note: The zoo will close at 1:00 p.m. on June 20 with grounds cleared and reopening at 3:30 p.m. exclusively for Tasting Flight guests.

EVENT DETAILS

You must be 21 years or older and have a valid ID to attend. No refunds.

Bring Your Own Glass!

As part of Woodland Park Zoo’s commitment to sustainability—including waste reduction—this is a Bring Your Own Glass event. (We recommend avoiding actual glassware, as it can break easily.)*

*Premium ticket holders will be provided with a souvenir wine glass, and a limited number of souvenir glasses will be available for purchase.

Entry to this event will be through the South and West entrances.

$95 Premium

(includes $7 Tech fee)

$75 General Admission

(includes $7 Tech fee)

$49 Designated Driver

(includes fees)

Premium Tickets Include

  • 15 tasting tickets
  • Commemorative Tote bag
  • Commemorative tasting glass
  • Admission to the zoo
  • Early Entry at 3:30 p.m.

General Admission Tickets Include

  • 10 tasting tickets
  • Commemorative Tote bag
  • Admission to the zoo
  • Entry at 5:00 p.m.

Designated Driver Tickets Include

  • Unlimited soda and water
  • Admission to the zoo
  • Early Entry at 3:30 p.m.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • Five people standing together outside, smiling and laughing as they clink glasses in a toast. Four women and one man are enjoying a social gathering with drinks in hand.
  • A group of people stand outdoors by a glass railing, smiling and socializing. One woman in focus holds a glass of wine and looks at a phone, while others chat and enjoy drinks in the background.
  • A woman wearing sunglasses smiles as she receives a wine pour from someone at an outdoor event. Several wine bottles are displayed on the table between them, and people socialize in the background.
  • A man and a woman stand in the foreground, looking at a large brown bear resting on a rock, surrounded by trees and greenery in an outdoor setting.
  • People interact and sample wine at an outdoor market or festival. Bottles of wine line the tables as customers and vendors smile and converse in a lively, sunlit setting.
  • A man and a woman smile and laugh together at an outdoor gathering. The woman holds up a wine glass, and the man has his arm around her shoulders. Other people are socializing in the background.
  • Four women crouch and smile while holding wine glasses outdoors. They are casually dressed and appear to be enjoying themselves, with trees and rocks visible in the background.

Event Includes

  • Additional tasting tickets available for purchase 
  • Full bottles from participating wineries available for purchase 
  • Enjoy a variety of food and snacks, with 1899 Grove, Gather and Graze, and Wild Cup all open, plus additional food vendors offering sweet and savory treats throughout the zoo. 
  • Conservation Education Talks  
  • Ambassador animal encounters 
  • Front of House keeper talks 
  • Full pours available for purchase 

PARTICIPATING WINERIES

More wineries will be added soon!

Abbe vineyard Winery
Alexandria Nicole Cellars
Amavi Cellars & Pepper Bridge Winery
Cairdeas Winery
Cavelero Hill Cellars
Contrivance Wine & Mead Co
Cotes de Ciel
Cougar Crest Estate Winery
Dineen Vineyards
Dossier Wine Collective
Dusted Valley
Echolands Winery
Eternal Wine
Fidelitas
Footprint Wine Tap – Capitol Hill
Fortuity Cellars
Guardian Cellars
Harbinator Wines
Hard Hat Winery
House of Smith
Hyatt Vineyards
Jötunn Ciderhouse
Julian Margot Winery
Lost River Winery
Leony Cellars
Marrowstone Vineyards
Michael Florentino Cellars
Momento Cellars
Naches Heights Vineyard
Nine Hats Wines
Nota Bene Cellars
Obelisco Estate Winery
Patterson Cellars
Pursued by Bear
Rain Sadows
Reininger Winery
Rider Cellars
SAMA Cellars
Silvara Cellars
Silver Bell Winery
Sin Banderas Wines
Sky River Mead
Spruce Hill Winery
T2 Cellar
The Orcas Project
Tinte Cellars
Treveri Cellars
TruthTeller Winery
Uva Furem winery
Vagabond Wine Co.
Vibe Cellars
Wautoma Springs
Whitman Hill Winery
Woodinville Ciderworks

Activities & Keeper Talks

Coming Soon!

Sponsors

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