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Brew at the Zoo

Brew at the Zoo

Sat., May 27, 1:00 - 7:00pm

Sun., May 28, 1:00 - 7:00pm

It’s the Zoo’s most important fundraiser of the year! Experience one of Baltimore’s biggest beer festivals Memorial Day weekend, May 27 & 28. Enjoy unlimited beer, wine, seltzer, and cider sampling, live music, local vendors, and, of course, all-day admission to the Zoo.

NEW! Be a Brew VIP and get a full-access event experience including special activities, exclusive brew stations, and a private area in our Maryland Wilderness! [SOLD OUT]

NEW! All Brew guests can enjoy special “watering hole” stations throughout the Zoo pairing delicious drinks with fun animal activities. Think a watermelon seltzer to enjoy during the elephant watermelon smash!

Brew Guide and Beer List

What to Expect:

Zoo admission (10am – 6pm)
Unlimited sampling of 80+ brews
Souvenir tasting cup
Live music – 3 bands each day
Access to food and artisan vendors
Scheduled animal activities including lion carcass feed, elephant watermelon smash sponsored by Saul Ewing, and chimpanzee enrichment sponsored by Pet+E.R.

Every dollar raised goes directly towards advancing the Zoo’s mission.

Tickets

VIP [SOLD OUT]

Full Access Experience (21+)

$100

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Super Sipper [SOLD OUT]

Early Admission and Larger Glass (21+)

$75

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Adult Sampling

General Admission (21+)

$65

Purchase by Fri., May 26
@ 7:59 pm

Details

Non-Sampling

Under 21 and Designated Drivers

$30

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Day Of Adult Sampling

General Admission (21+)

$70

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Get Your Tickets Today

Zoo Members

Zoo Members Save (Even More)

Register and/or login to the Zoo’s online store to save $5 on each and every ticket.

VIP [SOLD OUT]

Full Access Experience (21+)

Ticket Includes:

Special VIP (only) area in the Maryland Wilderness*:
- 3 exclusive sampling stations, private restrooms, 2 acoustic bands, and plenty of natural shade
- Animal experiences including pig bowling, otter training and fish toss, and a bobcat carcass feeding

1-hour early admission — enter the event at 12:00pm
Unlimited sampling — choose from more than 80 local and international brews including beer, wine, seltzer, and cider
Commemorative sampling cup (16oz) — featuring 2023 design
All-day admission to the Zoo — your chance to experience the animals. The Zoo is open 10:00am – 6pm.*
Access to live music, food & vendors — 3 live bands, plus dozens of artisan and food vendors
The warm & fuzzy feeling of knowing that you’re supporting the Zoo!

*The Zoo, including Maryland Wilderness, will close at 6pm, Waterfowl Pavilion event area open until 7pm

Super Sipper [SOLD OUT]

Early Admission and Larger Glass (21+)

Ticket Includes:

1-hour early admission — enter the event at 12:00pm
Unlimited sampling — choose from more than 80 local and international brews including beer, wine, seltzer, and cider
Commemorative sampling cup (16oz) — featuring 2023 design
All-day admission to the Zoo — your chance to experience the animals. The Zoo is open 10:00am – 6pm.*
Access to live music, food & vendors — 3 live bands, plus dozens of artisan and food vendors
The warm & fuzzy feeling of knowing that you’re supporting the Zoo!

*The Zoo will close at 6pm, event area open until 7pm

Adult Sampling

General Admission (21+)

Ticket Includes:

Unlimited sampling — choose from more than 80 local and international brews including beer, wine, seltzer, and cider
Commemorative sampling cup (5oz) — featuring 2023 design
All-day admission to the Zoo — your chance to experience the animals. The Zoo is open 10:00am – 6pm.*
Access to live music, food & vendors — 3 live bands, plus dozens of artisan and food vendors
The warm & fuzzy feeling of knowing that you’re supporting the Zoo!

*The Zoo will close at 6pm, event area open until 7pm

Non-Sampling

Under 21 and Designated Drivers

Ticket Includes:

All-day admission to the Zoo — your chance to experience the animals. The Zoo is open 10:00am – 6pm.*
Live music & access to event area — 3 live bands, plus dozens of artisan and food vendors
The warm & fuzzy feeling of knowing that you’re supporting the Zoo!

*The Zoo will close at 6pm, event area open until 7pm

Day Of Adult Sampling

General Admission (21+)

Ticket Includes:

Unlimited sampling — choose from more than 80 local and international brews including beer, wine, seltzer, and cider
Commemorative sampling cup (5oz) — featuring 2023 design
All-day admission to the Zoo — your chance to experience the animals. The Zoo is open 10:00am – 6pm.*
Access to live music, food & vendors — 3 live bands, plus dozens of artisan and food vendors
The warm & fuzzy feeling of knowing that you’re supporting the Zoo!

*The Zoo will close at 6pm, event area open until 7pm

Get Your Tickets Today

More than

80 species of beer on tap

Sample from a huge variety of beverages including beer, wine, seltzer, and cider.

Live Performances

Saturday, May 27, 2023

Stratus Fear band members.

1PM

Stratus Fear

Tickle Me Emo

3PM

Tickle Me Emo

Millennium band members performing

5PM

Millennium

Sunday, May 28, 2023

Experience

1PM

Experience

RAW

3PM

RAW

The Reagan Years

5PM

The Reagan Years

2023 Brew at the Zoo Merch

Would you like to be a sponsor of Brew at the Zoo 2023? Email us at events@marylandzoo.org for sponsorship and vendor opportunities.

We are looking for volunteers to assist with this fun event. Volunteers must be 18 and over to volunteer and 21 and over to pour alcohol. Contact volunteers@marylandzoo.org to register.

Thanks To You!

Every dollar raised from Brew at the Zoo goes directly to advancing the Zoo’s mission. By purchasing a ticket, you’re helping support Zoo operations, animal care, exhibits, education programs, and wildlife conservation. Maryland Zoo is a nonprofit organization that relies on your support. Attending Brew at the Zoo is just one way you can help. To learn more about ways to donate and how you can make even more of an impact, visit our donation page.

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