6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Calling all whiskey and wildlife lovers! Tickets include 3 tastings and admission to the zoo after-hours. Additional drinks will be available for purchase from popular breweries and wineries, as well as snacks from food trucks. Throughout the evening, there will be a keeper talk, animal enrichment, live music, a rare bourbon raffle and a grizzly bear training.
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21 and older only, including designated drivers. Registration is required. Tickets are non-refundable or transferable. Guests MUST bring ID to be admitted into the event, no matter the age of the guest. Infants and children will not be admitted.
Early Bird Prices
Tickets purchased before September 7 at 9 a.m.
- Akron Zoo member: $40
- Non-member: $45
- Akron Zoo member designated driver: $20
- Non-member designated driver: $25
General Admission Prices
Tickets purchased after September 7 at 9 a.m.
- Akron Zoo member: $45
- Non-member: $50
- Akron Zoo member designated driver: $25
- Non-member designated driver: $30
VIP Tickets
6 - 9:30 p.m.
Ticket includes early entry at 6 p.m., 3 bourbon tastings and a special treat!
Early Bird VIP Prices
Tickets purchased before September 7 at 9 a.m.
- VIP: $55
- VIP Designated Driver: $20
General VIP Prices
Tickets purchased after September 7 at 9 a.m.
- VIP: $55
- VIP Designated Driver: $20
VIP tickets are sold out.
Rare Bourbon Raffle
During Bourbon 'N Bears, we will be raffling off four rare bourbons from Buffalo Trace Distillery. Raffle tickets can only be purchased at the event.
Bourbons available for raffle:
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Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch
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Eagle Rare
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Blanton's Single Barrel
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Weller Special Reserve
Vendors:
- Hoppin' Frog Brewery
- Lake Erie Distillery
- Inglewood Distilling Co.
- Towpath Distillery
- Cleveland Whiskey
- Market Garden Brewery
- Local Wine Table
Food Trucks:
- Johnny Lote's
Pop-Up Shops:
- Mae Bee Honey
- Sundance Creations
- Peppermint Narwahl
- Honey Babies Candles