ALLENTOWN WINE FIELD GUIDE
Fine Wine Between Fossils: An Evening of Pennsylvania Vintages and Life‑Size Dinosaurs
Sip Pennsylvania wines while you walk among life‑size animatronic dinosaurs, enjoy live music and food trucks—this guide lays out what to expect and what to bring.
Fine Wine Between Fossils: An Evening of Pennsylvania Vintages and Life‑Size Dinosaurs.
Join an unforgettable evening at the zoo for Winos & Dinos, where you can sip Pennsylvania wines while exploring life‑size animatronic dinosaurs, enjoy live music and food‑truck fare, and enter a raffle for a behind‑the‑scenes tour voucher.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Pennsylvania Wines on Tap
Taste fine wines poured from local Pennsylvania wineries; attendees are encouraged to bring extra money to purchase bottles to enjoy at the event and to take home.
Walk Among Life‑Size Dinosaurs
Stroll through the Dinosaurs Come to Life exhibit and encounter life‑size animatronic dinosaurs while sampling wine—an unusual backdrop for a tasting.
Live Music, Food Trucks and a Raffle
The plaza features live tunes while food trucks sell fare to pair with your wine; organizers also run a raffle with a behind‑the‑scenes tour voucher as a prize.
What the day feels like
How the night unfolds
Winos & Dinos is an adult‑oriented evening event at the zoo that combines wine tasting from local Pennsylvania producers with a guided stroll past life‑size animatronic dinosaurs, live music on the plaza, and food‑truck offerings—capped by a raffle for a behind‑the‑scenes tour.
THE POUR
Pennsylvania Wines on Tap
Taste fine wines poured from local Pennsylvania wineries; attendees are encouraged to bring extra money to purchase bottles to enjoy at the event and to take home.
THE CREATURES
Walk Among Life‑Size Dinosaurs
Stroll through the Dinosaurs Come to Life exhibit and encounter life‑size animatronic dinosaurs while sampling wine—an unusual backdrop for a tasting.
THE ATMOSPHERE
Live Music, Food Trucks and a Raffle
The plaza features live tunes while food trucks sell fare to pair with your wine; organizers also run a raffle with a behind‑the‑scenes tour voucher as a prize.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event suits—and who should skip it.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Valid photo ID (21+ admission is strictly enforced), cash or card for wine purchases and food trucks, and weather‑appropriate clothing for indoor and outdoor portions of the event.
Expect both indoor and outdoor festivities and plan for rain or shine; carry contingency layers and footwear suitable for strolling through the zoo grounds.
Bring extra money if you plan to buy bottles to take home; members should follow the specified purchase procedures for discounted tickets.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is this event open to children or minors?
No. Due to the nature of the event, only adults 21 years of age and older are permitted to attend; valid photo ID is required for entry.
What are the ticket prices?
Regular adult tickets are $35 and member adult tickets are $30.
How do zoo members purchase discounted tickets?
Zoo members should call 570-538-1869 to purchase discounted member tickets.
What happens if it rains?
The event is held rain or shine and includes indoor and outdoor festivities, so attendees should dress for the weather.
Will there be food and drink available onsite?
Yes. Fine Pennsylvania wines from local wineries will be available for purchase and food truck fare will be offered; bring extra money to buy bottles or meals.
Is there any special prize or raffle?
Yes. The event includes a raffle for a behind‑the‑scenes tour; the winner receives a voucher for a tour that includes up to five guests.