Brew at the Zoo

Jun 10
Oct 07
Dec 30

June 10: 70's Disco Party

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Grooooovy baby! Put on your boogie shoes for live music by Cold Blue Steele and join us for a far-out night with friends! Sample beer from some funky breweries and a couple of hip wineries! Food trucks will be available for additional purchases. Tickets include 8 sample tastings and 6:30 p.m. admission to the zoo after hours.

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!

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Agenda

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.

Prices

  • Akron Zoo member: $30
  • Non-member: $35
  • Akron Zoo member designated driver: $20
  • Non-member designated driver: $25

Purchase Tickets


Brew at the Zoo VIP

June 10
6 - 9:30 p.m.

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

Prices

  • VIP: $45
  • VIP Designated Driver: $30

Purchase VIP Tickets


June Vendors:

  • Bent Ladder
  • Eighty-Three Brewery
  • Hoppin' Frog Brewery
  • Ignite Brewing Company
  • Nauti Vine Winery
  • Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.
  • Two Monks Brewing Company 
  • Unplugged Brewing Company
  • White Timbers Winery

Food Trucks: 

  • Casey's Snack Shack
  • Cheezylicious
  • Johnny Lote's Latin Street Corn

Oct. 7: Halloween Bash

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Put on your favorite Halloween costume and explore the zoo while sampling beer from spine-chilling breweries and, as a bonus, a couple of spooky wineries, too! Enjoy live music by The Scenic Route and participate in our costume contest! Tickets include 8 sample tastings and 6;30 p.m. admission to the zoo after hours. Additional drinks will be available for purchase, as well as snacks from food trucks.

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!

Shop exclusive Brew at the Zoo gear on our Online Store

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.

Prices

  • Akron Zoo member: $30
  • Non-member: $35
  • Akron Zoo member designated driver: $20
  • Non-member designated driver: $25

Purchase Tickets


Brew at the Zoo VIP

Oct. 7
6 - 9:30 p.m.

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

Prices

  • VIP: $45
  • VIP Designated Driver: $30

Purchase VIP Tickets


October Vendors:​​​

  • Bent Ladder
  • Blue Monkey Brewing Co
  • Codex Brewing
  • Collision Bend Brewery
  • Eighty-Three Brewery
  • Hoppin' Frog Brewery
  • Ignite Brewing Company
  • Market Garden Brewery
  • McArthur's Brew House
  • Missing Falls Brewery
  • Nauti Vine Winery
  • Platform Brewery
  • R.Shea Brewing
  • Schnitz Ale Brewery
  • Sundog Cellars
  • Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.
  • Working Class Brewery
  • Lincoln Way Vineyards

Food Trucks

  • Cheezylicious
  • Sassy Dog
  • Swensons

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.

Prices

  • Akron Zoo member: $40
  • Non-member: $45
  • Akron Zoo member designated driver: $20
  • Non-member designated driver: $25

Purchase Tickets

Costume characters are provided by Imaginos Productions, LLC.


Brew at the Zoo VIP

Dec. 30
6 - 9:30 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.

Prices

  • VIP: $55
  • VIP Designated Driver: $40

Purchase VIP Tickets


December Vendors:

  • Ignite Brewing Company
  • 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!