I am not entirely sure that mixing alcohol with dangerous predators is such a good idea. Nor am I in favour of capturing free-ranging wild animals and putting them in enclosures (no matter how large or high tech) just so we can gawp at them.
But, if you are looking for some good outdoor fun along with great food and drinks, you could do worse than a late night visit to the zoo. Until early August, London Zoo opens its doors every Friday evening from 7-10 pm for an evening of animals, comedy, great wine and streets of great food.
A highlight of Zoo Lates is the Bordeaux Jardin du Vin with some great wines by the glass or bottle and a lush garden setting in which to enjoy it.
You can even get a tutored wine tasting with Master of Wine Laura Clay giving a brisk and informative tour of one of the most celebrated wine regions in the world.
And, if you prefer not to let the grass grow under your feet, you can walk around all the animal enclosures, peer at lions and tigers through (hopefully) reinforced glass and even enjoy some music, dancing and comedy. Or come dressed as a giraffe or a caterpillar - it all adds to the festival type atmosphere.
Look out for the ravishing Bordeaux wine usherettes handing out free wine samples.
More information at http://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo/whats-on/zoo-lates/
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