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SUMMARY:2026 Winter Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for our annual Winter Blood Drive! The winter months are often a time of reduced donations\, especially just prior to the holiday season. Help us reach our goal of successfully collecting at least 25 units of blood at our next drive. Every drop helps! Blood donations help patients fight cancer\, blood disorders\, and traumatic injuries. Every TWO SECONDS\, someone in the US needs blood. \nTo schedule an appointment\, click the link below or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
URL:https://www.henryvilaszoo.gov/event/2026-winter-blood-drive/
LOCATION:Henry Vilas Zoo\, 702 S. Randall Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brew Lights (21+)
DESCRIPTION:Sip\, sample\, and shine at Brew Lights!  \nJoin us for a BRIGHT night at Henry Vilas Zoo! Enjoy unlimited samples of beer\, cider\, wine\, hard seltzer\, and non-alcoholic beverages from local and regional favorites. Explore the Zoo after dark\, play yard games\, and enjoy a night of great drinks and fun! \nParticipating vendors: \n\nLion’s Tail Brewing Co.\nCigar City\nOskar Blues\nKarben 4\nAle Asylum\nWisco Pop\nOpe! Brewing Co.\nMock & Co\nMore Brewing Company\nStarkweather Brewing Company\nRevolution Brewing\nThe Cider Farm\nPhase Three Brewing\nThird Space\nGood Works Brewing Co\nYoung Blood Beer Company\nLombardi Limonata\n3 Sheeps Brewing\nWisconsin Brewing\nHidden Cave Cidery\nHopewell Brewing Company\nMartin House Brewing Company\nSketchbook Brewing Co.\nSupermoon Beer Company\n\nGENERAL ADMISSION — $50\nGates Open at 5:30 PM \nYour ticket includes: \n\nUnlimited beverage sampling from participating vendors\nA commemorative tasting cup\nAccess to yard games\nAccess to our photo booth\nEvening admission to Henry Vilas Zoo\n\n\nVIP EXPERIENCES\nTake your Brew Lights evening to the next level with an exclusive VIP experience! Enjoy early admission and choose from unique animal encounters or a hands-on animal enrichment activity before the main event begins. \nSpots are extremely limited\, so act fast and reserve your VIP experience before they’re gone! \nChoose your VIP experience: \n\nANIMAL ENRICHMENT WREATH MAKING — $115\nGet creative and give back to the animals \nGuests will team up with our HVZ Horticulturist to create fun enrichment for our Bactrian camels. After wreaths are expertly assembled with your special touches\, they will be delivered with the group to our eagerly awaiting camels in their behind-the-scenes spaces. \nAARDVARK EXPERIENCE — $150 – THREE TICKETS LEFT\nGet up close with one of the Zoo’s most unique animals! \nGuests will go behind-the-scenes at our Green Barn area. A zookeeper will introduce them to our resident aardvark\, Aayla\, and educate the group on all the things that make aardvarks a-amazing. Pairs of guests will have a chance to offer Aayla an avocado or mealworm treat.  \nROCK HYRAX EXPERIENCE — SOLD OUT\nSmall animal\, unforgettable experience! \nFrenchie and Rizzo the rock hyraxes will have their VIP debut! Get up close to these interesting and unique animals and spend some time learning about one of the closest relatives to elephants! Guests will have an opportunity to offer the hyrax a treat and marvel in their agility as they move around the space. \nSLOTH EXPERIENCE — $250 – TWO TICKETS LEFT\nSlow things down with a truly special encounter! \nNentas the Hoffman’s two-toed sloth is an excellent\, albeit elusive\, ambassador for her species. Guests will enjoy a VIP behind-the-scenes tour of our Rainforest Aviary space and meet Nentas in-person. Depending on her mood and location\, Nentas may be persuaded to accept a healthy treat or two. \nAll ticket prices are per person.
URL:https://www.henryvilaszoo.gov/event/brew-lights-21/
LOCATION:Henry Vilas Zoo\, 702 S. Randall Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
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