Best deal of the season! Use code WILDNIGHT* (or CHEERSTOBREW* for WCS Members) to get 25% off when you book 4 or more General Admission tickets. Valid through 3/22/26.
Brew at the Zoo
Friday, June 12, 2026 • 6pm — 11pm
Get ready for the wildest party in NYC
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 features more good times than ever before, with enhanced experiences, new music, and MORE awesome entertainment! There’s no other party quite like this in NYC.
Visit some of your favorite Bronx Zoo animals until 7:30pm!
(Last entry time varies by exhibit.)
*Discount is not valid on VIP or Designated Driver tickets. Discount can be applied to a maximum of 9 tickets per order. Offer valid through 3/22/26
Activities
Get Ready to Party
Get your groove on with live music and DJ entertainment throughout the zoo, enjoy a neon play-scape, test your luck and skill with bingo and party games, and much more.
Animals
- Access to select animal exhibits from 6pm to 7:30pm (last entry time varies by exhibit)
- Butterfly Garden
- Gelada Reserve
- Giraffes (outdoor viewing)
- Grizzly Bears
- Madagascar!
- Sea Lions
- World of Reptiles
- Zoo Center
Experiences
- Chalk Alley
- Retro Zone
- Inflatable Axe Throwing
- Tiki Takeover
- Enhanced Glow Party
- Photo Ops
Games
- Lawn Games
- Tournament Zone
- Pub Party: Bingo, Guess That Tune
- Bars & Brains: Animal Trivia, Spoken Rap
Music
- Live Band
- Karaoke
- Breakdancing
- DJs (including Latin and Afro-House)
Vip Experiences
- VIP Drink Stations
- VIP Lounge
- VIP Swag
- Temporary tattoo bar & games
- VIP Photo Booth
- Complimentary snacks at all Zoo concession stands
- Complimentary daytime Limited Admission ticket for future visit
New for 2026!
Food & Drinks
Enjoy the Bites & Brews
Purchase delicious fare from food trucks in Food Truck Circle and Food Truck Alley featuring a variety of cuisines including seafood, italian, asian, mexican, barbecue, pizza and more, plus zoo cafes and snack bars, along with tastings of more than 100 varieties of beer, wine, cider, and more, including non-alcoholic options.
60+
Pouring Stations
100+
Varieties of Beer, Wine, Seltzer & More
including non-alcoholic options
20+
Food Trucks
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.
Beer Vendors
Food Vendors
2026 Brew Tickets
Buy Tickets- Includes all General Admission benefits
- Express check-in access
- VIP Drink Stations - More areas to access beer/wine/seltzer with fewer lines
- VIP Lounge with music, games, exclusive beer, food, seating area and bathrooms
- VIP T-Shirt and Swag Bag with Exclusive Items upon entry
- VIP Photo Booth
- Complimentary snacks at all Zoo concession stands
- Complimentary daytime Bronx Zoo Admission ticket for future visit
- Includes 5 oz. commemorative souvenir cup with unlimited beer samplings
- Enjoy live band and DJ entertainment, games, activity areas, complimentary photo booths and select animal exhibit access from 6pm – 7:30pm (last entry time varies by exhibit)
- Receive access to all GA perks, without consumption of alcohol.
- Guests with 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.
- Designated Drivers must be 21 and over to enter.
- There are no VIP Designated Driver tickets.
Attendees must be 21 and over; no children are permitted at the event.
Beer and wine pouring starts at 7pm.
Last call is at 10:30pm, and last pour is at 10:45.
Select animal exhibits will be open from 6pm - 7:30pm (last entry time varies by exhibit).
Multiple food options will be available for purchase.
Bags will be subject to search prior to entry. Confiscated items will be discarded.
Click here for full rules & FAQ.
Remember to please drink responsibly and use designated drivers!