News Release
 
Contact: Sondra Katzen, Public Relations, 708.688.8351, sondra.katzen@brookfieldzoo.org 
 
July 23, 2024
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


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Zoo Brew on Tap at Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Brookfield, Ill. – Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s annual ZooBrew, a unique 21-and-over beer-tasting event, takes place on Saturday, August 17, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Zoo’s Pavilions. During the event, beer novices and aficionados will have the opportunity to sample more than 80 beers, ales, pilsners, IPAs, canned cocktails, and seltzers while also taking in wildlife and nature.

With all-day admission and parking included in ZooBrew tickets, guests can stroll the park at their leisure or step into the Zoo’s Pavilions for samplings of cool libations. Representatives will be pouring a mix of classic and new brews, including from Carbliss, Cayman Jack, Constellation Brands, Dogfish Head Brewery, Drop Needle Drinks Co., Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Geloso Beverage Group, Mike's Hard Lemonade, Molson Coors, Noon Whistle Brewing, Pirate Water, Revolution Brewing, Rogue Ales & Spirits, Samuel Adams, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Sun Cruiser, Twisted Tea, and White Claw.

The stein-size fun also features a DJ, who will have the crowd dancing all afternoon, and guests can enjoy trying their skill at lawn games such as Connect 4, Giant Jenga, and Bags. A selection of bar-themed snacks and entrée items will be available for purchase. And, each guest will receive a commemorative ZooBrew branded koozie to take home.

Ticket packages offered are:

  • ♦ General admission costs $65 a person for access to the event from 1 to 5 p.m.
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  • ♦ Level up to the $100 VIP experience, which gives access to the Pavilions beginning at noon as well as Discovery Center, where attendees can relax and meet some of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors. This package also includes two complimentary snacks and one entree ticket.
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  • ♦ Designated driver tickets are also available—$45 for general admission and $60 for VIP experience.


This event is for adults ages 21 and over only. Children will not be allowed. Tickets are limited. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.BrookfieldZoo.org/ZooBrew.
 

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About Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Celebrating 90 years as a global leader in animal well-being and conservation, Brookfield Zoo Chicago inspires conservation leadership by igniting emotional connections for people with wildlife and nature, locally and globally. The Zoo is a private nonprofit organization that operates on 235 acres of land owned by the Forest Preserves of Cook County and is home to more than 3,500 animals representing over 500 species, including many of Earth’s most endangered. Brookfield Zoo Chicago was the first zoo in the world to be awarded the Humane Certified™ certification mark for the care and welfare of its animals, is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and ArbNet. For more information, visit www.brookfieldzoo.org.