The animals stay out late and the wine flows at the Zoo’s annual Roar and Pour wine festival. Featuring tastings from local wineries, music, train rides, giraffe feedings, and exclusive access to Zoo grounds after hours. Rain or shine. This event is for guests 21+ only.
Date: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Time: 5 – 8 pm | VIP Hour: 4 -5 pm
Tickets
General Admission: $95/person
Includes unlimited wine tastings, one souvenir glass, and access to the Zoo’s grounds at night.
VIP: $130/person
Includes all general admission benefits, plus one hour early entrance (VIP Hour), and appetizers.
Event Information
Attire
Dress comfortably for this casual wine festival, you’ll be outside and walking mostly on grass. The evenings can get chilly this time of year, so bring layers!
Food and Drink
Outside food or drink is not allowed at Roar and Pour. Your General Admission ticket includes unlimited tastings, and if you’re a Roar and Pour VIP, appetizers are included too. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase.
Getting Here
Whether you take a train, plane, car, or bus, transportation in Santa Barbara is incredibly accessible. Check out transportation options here. There is limited parking at Roar and Pour for $11/vehicle. Cars may be left in the lot overnight but must be picked up by 9:30 AM on Sunday.
Transferring Tickets
To transfer your Roar and Pour ticket to someone else, simply forward the ticket to that person. They will need to show the ticket on their phone AND their photo ID at event check-in, but the name on the ID does not need to match the name on the ticket.
