Brew at the Zoo around the corner

Animals, entertainment, local food trucks, and more than 100 craft beers are all on tap for the eighth annual Brew at the Zoo set for Friday, May 31 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Animals, entertainment, local food trucks, and more than 100 craft beers are all on tap for the eighth annual Brew at the Zoo set for Friday, May 31 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Brew at the Zoo, voted the best beer event by Nashville Scene writers, allows guests the opportunity to wander the Zoo trails while sampling beer from more than 60 craft breweries from around the country. Many of the Zoo’s animal exhibits will be open until sundown with keepers available to answer guests’ questions. Other activities include rides on the Wild Animal Carousel and the Soaring Eagle zip line, live music and special animal encounters. 

Ticket Levels:

  • General Admission - $65 per person 
  • VIP - $135, VIP tickets include specialty beer tastings, food pairings, animal encounters in a private lounge, as well as unlimited access to the Conservation Lounge.
  • Designated Driver - $30
  • VIP Designated Driver - $60

For an $11 donation ($15 at the door) the Zoo is once again offering the Conservation Lounge; a swanky seating area with specialty beers, games and animal encounters. All proceeds from the Conservation Lounge benefit The Borneo Nature Foundation. Learn more about this foundation and what your donation will fund by visiting here

Double up on adults-only fun at the Zoo this summer and save when you purchase both Brew at the Zoo and Red, White & Zoo tickets at once with the Summer Sips Combo

Brew at the Zoo is for adults ages 21 and over, and children will not be allowed to attend the event. Thank you to our supporting sponsors Middle Tennessee Honda Dealers, Liberty Party Rental, Rhizome Productions, and Temptations.

To purchase tickets, visit our website

About Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo is a nonprofit organization and an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, assuring the highest standards of animal care and husbandry. The Zoo is actively engaged in conservation research, habitat protection, breeding programs and education initiatives around the globe as well as in our own backyard. The Zoo attracts more than 1,000,000 visitors annually and is considered one of the top attractions in Nashville. Nashville Zoo is located at 3777 Nolensville Pike and is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. For more information about Nashville Zoo, visit nashvillezoo.org


Media Contact:
Becky Hardy | Communications Specialist | bhardy@nashvillezoo.org | 615-833-1534 x132