The Erie Zoo is bringing back its popular after-hours fundraiser, Felines & Wines, on Saturday, August 9.

The 21-and-over event features regional beverage tastings, local vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, and animal demonstrations, all to benefit big cat conservation.

Guests can sample selections from participating wineries, meaderies, and distilleries while exploring zoo grounds after hours.

Food will be available for purchase from Brady’s Chuckwagon and Chuck & Ginny’s food trucks.

“This is one of the Zoo’s signature fundraising events,” said Roo Kojancie, President and CEO of the Erie Zoo. “Felines & Wines brings together community partners and supporters to enjoy a unique experience while helping us protect vulnerable species through education and outreach.”

The evening will also include live music and exclusive demonstrations featuring the zoo’s resident big cats, emphasizing ongoing conservation efforts.

Vendors scheduled to appear include:

   •Altered State Distillery

   •Arundel Cellars & Brewing Co

   •Buona Cucina Oils & More

   •Cellar '54

   •Driftwood

   •Ironstone Mead

   •Jade Winery

   •Kingview Mead

   •Linx on the Go

   •Luminary Distilling

   •Renea's Candy Creations

   •The Botique by Sarah

   •Wicks Wax Studio

   •21 Brix Winery

Guests must be 21 or older to attend. No children or individuals under 21 will be admitted.

Tickets are available now through Eventbrite and full event information can be found at eriezoo.org/events/felines-and-wines or by following the Erie Zoo on social media.