Brew at the Zoo

Dec 30

Dec. 30: Holiday Special

6 - 9 p.m.

Enjoy beer and wine tastings from local breweries and wineries as you stroll through the zoo enjoying Wild Lights. Music in Komodo Kingdom by DJ Kenny Kidd.

EVENT TOKEN ALERT! This event participates in the Event Token Giveaway. Collect a token from each participating event, and turn them in at Brew at the zoo on Saturday, December 30 to be entered to win two VIP Brew at the Zoo 2024 tickets. The more tokens you collect, the better chance you have to win!

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.

Costume character(s) photo opportunity is provided by Imagines Productions, LLC.

Early Bird Prices

Tickets purchased before Sunday, Dec. 24 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 Sunday, Dec. 24 at 9 a.m.

  • Akron Zoo member: $45
  • Non-member: $50
  • Akron Zoo member designated driver: $25
  • Non-member designated driver: $30

Purchase Tickets

Costume characters are provided by Imaginos Productions, LLC.

Brew at the Zoo VIP

Dec. 30
5:30 - 9 p.m.

The ticket includes entrance at 6 p.m., four additional tastings, a hot pretzel, a full-size drink ticket and a Brew at the Zoo keepsake.

Early Bird Prices

Tickets purchased before Sunday, Dec. 24 at 9 a.m.

  • VIP: $55
  • VIP Designated Driver: $30

General VIP Prices

Tickets purchased after Sunday, Dec. 24 at 9 a.m.

  • VIP: $60
  • VIP Designated Driver: $35

Purchase VIP Tickets

December Vendors:

  • Ignite Brewing Company
  • Lock 15 Brewing
  • McArthur's Brew House
  • Missing Falls Brewery
  • Nauti Vine Winery
  • Paradigm Shift Brewing
  • Unplugged Brewing Company
  • White Timbers Winery

Food Trucks:

  • Eddies Famous Cheesesteaks & Grille
  • El Patrón Tequilería & Cuisine
  • The Slop Truck

Animal-Themed Events

Our adult-only events are getting even more wild!