Brew at the Zoo

Friday, June 21, 2024 • 6pm — 11pm

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Summer begins at the Bronx Zoo!

Brew at the Zoo, your favorite after-hours party for adults ages 21+, is back! Join us at the beautiful Bronx Zoo for great food, great drinks, great friends, and great memories. This year’s Brew at the Zoo is extra special as we’re celebrating 125 years of the Bronx Zoo! Explore the brand new, immersive Animal Chronicles walking trail and test your luck with 125th-birthday-themed games, trivia and more. There’s no other party quite like this in NYC - what are you gonna do first?

Visit some of your favorite Bronx Zoo animals until 7:30pm - and party all night!

Activities

Get Ready to Party

Get your groove on with live music performances, DJs and dancing, including salsa and bachata dancing instruction. Stop by the Glow Party for a 360 degree photo booth, plus don’t miss the all-new Animal Chronicles walking trail featuring immersive eco-sculptures that share 125 years of animal success stories (last entry 8:30pm).

Animals

Access to select animal exhibits from 6pm to 7:30pm (last entry time varies by exhibit)
Giraffe (outdoor viewing)
Zoo Center
World of Reptiles
Butterfly Garden
Grizzly Bears
Gelada Reserve
Madagascar!
Sea Lions

Experiences

Animal Chronicles (last entry 8:30pm)
Glow Party
Salsa and Bachata Instruction
Bug Carousel

Games

Lawn Games
Tournament Zone
Pub Party: Bingo, Name That Tune
Bars & Brains: Karaoke, Animal Trivia

Music

Live Band
Live Performances
DJs

Vip Experiences

VIP Drink Stations
VIP Hall
VIP Swag
VIP Photo Booth
Complimentary snacks at all Zoo concession stands
Complimentary general admission for future visit

Food & Drinks

Enjoy the Bites & Brews

Enjoy tastings of more than 100 varieties of beer, wine, and cider, and purchase delicious fare from food trucks in Food Truck Circle and Food Truck Alley. Please note that food is not included in the Brew ticket price. VIP tickets include complimentary snacks at Bronx Zoo concession stands and do not include Food Truck offerings.

40+

Pouring Stations

100+

Varieties of Beer, Wine, Seltzer & More

15+

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Brew 2024 Tickets

Attendees must be 21 and over; no children are permitted at the event.
Beer and wine pouring starts at 7pm.
Select animal exhibits will be open from 6pm - 7:30pm.
Multiple food options will be available for purchase.
Bags will be subject to search prior to entry.
Click here for full rules & FAQ.

General Admission

$84.99

  • Includes 5 oz. commemorative souvenir cup with unlimited beer samplings, live band and DJ entertainment, games, complimentary photo booth and select animal exhibit access from 6pm – 7:30pm.

Designated Driver

$39.99

  • Access to all General Admission perks, without consumption of alcohol. Designated Drivers must be 21 and over to enter.
  • Guests with Designated Driver tickets will not receive a souvenir cup and will not be allowed to consume alcohol at the event; however, they will receive complimentary fountain soft drinks at Bronx Zoo cafes.

VIP Pass

$119.99

Sold out

  • Includes all General Admission benefits
  • Express check-in access
  • VIP Drink Stations, offering more areas to access beverages, with fewer lines
  • VIP Hall featuring live entertainment, exclusive beer, seating area, and additional restrooms
  • VIP Swag - official Brew at the Zoo T-shirt, souvenir cup, and more
  • VIP Photo Booth
  • Complimentary general admission for future visit

Attendees must be 21 and over; no children are permitted at the event.
Beer and wine pouring starts at 7pm.
Select animal exhibits will be open from 6pm - 7:30pm.
Multiple food options will be available for purchase.
Bags will be subject to search prior to entry.
Click here for full rules & FAQ.

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