Winos for Rhinos

Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:00pm-7:00pm

at the NEW EARTH Nature Center

Located at 67 Vineyard Street, Millville, MA.

Join us at the EARTH Nature Center for a wine tasting in support of rhino conservation on Saturday, October 17.

Proceeds from Winos for Rhinos will help support rhino conservation efforts and programming at the new Nature Center. Guests will enjoy a winetasting, appetizers, raffle, presentation, access to Southwick’s Zoo from 2pm to 4pm, and more!
Must be 21+ to participate in the winetasting. A cash bar will also be available.

Ticket Information

General Ticket: $60 EARTH Member*/$75 non-member
Includes: Entry to Southwick’s Zoo from 2-4pm, a presentation by Betsey Brewer, and winetasting with appetizers.

VIP Ticket: $120 EARTH Member*/$150 non-member
Includes: General ticket PLUS saved seating and an encounter with Southwick’s Zoo’s white rhino at 4:00pm. VIP Ticket holders will need to meet us at the EARTH Nature Center by 3:45pm.
Must be at least 12 years of age to participate in rhino encounter, and those under 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult. Please only wear closed toe shoes during the encounter.

*To apply member discount: When purchasing your ticket on Eventbrite, enter the email address connected to your EARTH membership as a promo code. Must be active EARTH Member at time of purchase.

2026 Winos for Rhinos Schedule

2:00pm – 4:30pm: Check-in at the EARTH Nature Center (located just outside of the zoo at 67 Vineyard Street in Millville)*Event attendees CANNOT check-in at the zoo entrance or Galliford’s.
2:00pm – 4:00pm: Explore Southwick’s Zoo
After checking in at the Nature Center, guests can explore Southwick’s Zoo until 4:00pm. *All attendees must return to the EARTH Nature Center no later than 4:00pm*
2:00pm – 4:00pm: Meet Animal Ambassadors at the Discovery Center
Stop by the Discovery Center within Southwick’s Zoo (located across from the chimpanzee habitat) to meet some of our ambassador animals.
3:45pm: VIP Ticket Holders Meet at Nature Center for VIP Rhino Encounter VIP Ticket holders will meet at the Nature Center, and then a staff member will bring them to the rhino habitat for their encounter
4:00pm – 6:30pm: Raffle in the EARTH Nature Center
4:00pm – 6:00pm: Winetasting in the EARTH Nature Center (a cash bar will also be available)
5:30pm: Presentation by Betsey Brewer, Founder and Executive Director of EARTH Limited
6:30pm: Raffle Winners Drawn and Announced

Winos for Rhinos FAQ

Where will this year's event take place?

This year’s event will be hosted at our all new EARTH Nature Center located at 67 Vineyard Street, Millville, MA 01529

Will tickets be available at the door?

Tickets will not be available to purchase at the door.

Where should I park? Where do I go for the event's check in?

Parking is available across the street from the EARTH Nature Center. Limited handicap parking will be available in the lot directly in front of the Nature Center.

Check in will be located at the Nature Center entrance. Event attendees CANNOT check in at the zoo entrance.

Does the ticket include zoo admission?

Winos for Rhinos tickets includes zoo admission from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

Please be aware that non-member Winos for Rhinos guests cannot use their event ticket to enter the zoo prior to 2:00pm. Event attendees MUST check-in at the EARTH Nature Center BEFORE entering the zoo.

All Winos for Rhinos attendees must return to the EARTH Nature Center no later than 4pm.

Can I bring my children?

Attendees may bring their children, and tickets must be purchased for children ages 3 years and older. For the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, we ask that parents accompany and supervise their children at all times during the fundraiser.

Only guests that are 21 years or older are permitted to participate in the wine tasting.

Will food be available?

We will have appetizers available for event guests.

Interested in becoming a Winos for Rhinos sponsor? For information, email Betsey Brewer at Betsey@EARTHltd.org.

EARTH Nature Center
67 Vineyard Street
Millville, MA 01529