Community Corner
Uncorked at Franklin Park Zoo!
On May 31,
visitors will have the opportunity to sample an array of wines at the First Annual
Uncorked, a unique wine tasting event
that will be held at Franklin Park Zoo.Wine samples will be
available from the following: Twelfth Night by Vela Wines, Indaba Wine by Cape
Classics, Barefoot Wine and Bubbly, The Naked Grape, Sexy Wine, Tricky Rabbit
and Stray Dog. Additionally, guests will also enjoy samples by Stephie’s in
Southie, Taza Chocolate, Zesty Cookie Company, When Pigs Fly Breads, Samuel
Adams and Blossom Water.
Throughout the evening guests will
not only have the opportunity to sample wines, but they will also be able to
stroll among the animals in the zoo’s signature Tropical Forest Pavilion. Here,
guests can see western lowland gorillas, pygmy hippos, ring-tailed-lemurs, a
giant anteater and many other fascinating species.
Proceeds from Uncorked will support
the operation and continued growth of Franklin Park Zoo, its education programs
and conservation initiatives.