The East Bay Zoological Society Presents the Oakland Zoo’s 17th Annual Walk in the Wild: An Epicurean Escapade!

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wiw2009_web.jpgSaturday, June 27, 2009

Walk in the Wild brings together some of the Bay Area’s finest bakeries, breweries, caterers, restaurants, and wineries for the Oakland Zoo’s largest annual fundraiser. Guests of this unique event will stroll through the Zoo and enjoy delicious cuisine, libations, fabulous entertainment and dancing under the stars.

The Evening’s Schedule:

Walk in the Wild: Patron Party Limited (4-6pm)

Get a jump start on the festivities. Join us for hors d’oeuvres, wine and cocktails. Enjoy live music and an up-close animal experience. This special dining affair is brought to you by Market Hall Caterers. Partake in exclusive tastings by Rosenblum CellarsVintage Wine Estates, Wente Vineyards, Triple Rock Brewery, and Hangar One

Walk in the Wild: Wine, Dine & Stroll (5-8pm)

Stroll the Oakland Zoo and discover some of the Bay Area’s finest epicurean offerings. Enjoy delectable treats from more than 90 bakeries, breweries, caterers, restaurants and wineries.

Dancing and Dessert Under the Stars (8-10pm)

Celebrate the evening under the stars with live music, dancing and dessert.

Walk in the Wild reservations begin April 1st! Online ticket reservations end at 5:00pm on Friday, June 26. Day of tickets for the Walk in the Wild Main Event may be purchased at the Zoo's main entrance beginning at 5:00pm on Saturday, June 27.

Member reservation price: $125
At Event
Non-member reservation price: $150 At Event
VIP Patron Party reservation price: $250 At Event
Patron Packages: ranges from $500 - $10,000 At Event

 

Reservations may also be made by phone starting April 1, 2009. Please call 510.632-9525, ext 154.

All proceeds from this event benefit the Oakland Zoo’s conservation, education and animal enrichment programs. Last year, through our efforts, over 50,000 school age children developed a connection to wildlife and the natural world.

Due to the service of alcohol, Walk in the Wild is an adults-only gathering. No one under the age of 21 will be permitted. No children or babes in arms.

Click Here for information on becoming a corporate sponsor for Walk in the Wild.

Click Here to read Wanda Hennig's blog post about Walk in the Wild on the examiner.com. 

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Vendors (As of 6/24/09)

Aidells Sausage Company

Ale Industries

Amanda's

Anderson Valley Brewing Company

Aroma Restaurant & Catering

Aunt Mary's Cafe

Bakesale Betty

Banyan14

Bear Republic Brewing Company

Bison Brewing Company

Blacksmith Cellars

Bread Garden Bakery

Breads of India & Gourmet Curries 

Bridges Restaurant & Bar 

Buffalo Bills Brewery

Cactus Taqueria

Cafe Colucci 

California Olive Ranch 

Catered To You

Cocina Poblana

Concannon Vineyard

Corso Trattoria

Dashe Cellars

Dickson Napa Ranch

Drakes Brewing Company

E.J. Phair Brewery & Alehouse

El Agavero Restaurant

Elliston Vineyards 

Englander Sports Pub & Restaurant

Faz Restaurants & Catering

Fentons Creamery

Firestone Walker Brewing Company

Fiscalini Cheese Company  

Great Harvest Bread Company

Green Mountain Beverage - Strong Bow Cider

Green Mountain Beverage - Woodchuck Draft Cider

Green Mountain Beverage - Wyder's Cider

Guadalajara Restaurant  

Havana Cuban Cuisine

Home of Chicken and Waffles 

Hopper Creek Winery

Horatio's

Hugh Groman Catering and Greenleaf 

Irish Monkey Cellars

Italian Colors Ristorante

JC Cellars

J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines

Kincaid's

La Bocca Fina Catering

La Graziosa-the graceful cookie

La Rochelle Winery

Ladyfingers Bakery

Lagunitas Brewing Company

Lava Pit Hawaiian Grill

Little Valley Winery

Market Hall Caterers

Mimi's Cafe

Miraglia Catering

Miss Pearl's Jam House

Montclair Baking

Montibella Sausage Company

Murrieta's Well Winery

New Belgium Brewing Company

The New Zealander

Old Towne Danville Bakery

Oliveto Cafe and Restaurant

Pacific Coast Brewing

Paradiso Restaurant

The Pasta Shop

Pot Pie Paradise & Deli

Pt. Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company 

Pyramid Breweries

Rosenblum Cellars

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

Simply Sandra's Catering

Skates on the Bay

Star Catering

The Steven Kent Winery

Sweet Adeline Bake Shop

Tacos El Novillo  

Tacos Guadalajara

Tamas Estates

Teacake Bakeshop

Tiki Tom's Catering & Charter House

Trader Joe's, Rockridge

Triple Rock Brewery

Trumer Brauerei

U.S. Foodservice

Weibel Family Wine Group

Wente Vineyards

Westover Winery

William's Brewing

World Ground Cafe

Yoshi's Jazz Club & Restaurant

ZZA's Trattoria and Catering




 

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