Brew at the Zoo

Oct 07
Dec 30

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.

New this year just for the Halloween Bash: Sir Troy's Toy Kingdom will be setting up two Soda-Stops for Sir Troy's Logodesignated drivers! All designated drivers will receive two tasting tickets to try some of their fun-flavored craft sodas! Designated drivers will also receive one bottled water OR 12oz canned soft drink ticket for the Snack Shack. 

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.

Early Bird Prices

Tickets purchased before Sunday, Oct. 1 at 9 a.m.

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

General Admission Prices

Tickets purchased after Sunday, Oct. 1 at 9 a.m.

  • Akron Zoo member: $35
  • Non-member: $40
  • Akron Zoo member designated driver: $25
  • Non-member designated driver: $30

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 and a full-size drink ticket.

Early Bird Prices

Tickets purchased before Sunday, Oct. 1 at 9 a.m.

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

General VIP Prices

Tickets purchased after Sunday, Oct. 1 at 9 a.m.

  • VIP: $50
  • VIP Designated Driver: $35

SOLD OUT


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
  • Nauti Vine Winery
  • Platform Brewery
  • R.Shea Brewing
  • Schnitz Ale Brewery
  • 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.

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: $30
  • Non-member: $35
  • 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: $35
  • Non-member: $40
  • 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
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.

Early Bird Prices

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

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

General VIP Prices

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

  • VIP: $50
  • VIP Designated Driver: $35

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!