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Zoo Brew



Enjoy bears and beers, lions and lagers, aardvarks and ales—
all at Brookfield Zoo’s second annual Zoo Brew! 


Expanded to two days!
Saturday, August 10th and Sunday, August 11th
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.


Zoo Brew is a one-of-a-kind, 21 and over, unique beer-tasting event featuring over 40 beers.

Enjoy live music, bid on silent auction items including branded beer tenders, speciality brews and autographed sports memorabilia.


Ticket prices include free admission to the zoo (all day), and admission to Zoo Brew.
Zoo Brew attendees will also receive unlimited three ounce samples, a commemorative beer tasting glass, and more.



  • Zoo Brew Admission - $45
  • Brookfield Zoo Member - $35 
  • Designated Driver - $25  (no beer tastings, includes unlimited soft drinks)

****TICKETS ON SALE JUNE 1ST!*****

Attendance is limited, so don't wait and be disappointed. Come party with the animals!


ALL TICKET HOLDERS MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND PHOTO ID WILL BE REQUIRED! NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 21 WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE EVENT.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL.  NO EXCHANGES AND NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE. EVENT WILL PROCEED RAIN OR SHINE. 

PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

SPECIFIC QUESTIONS REGARDING TICKET SALES MAY BE DIRECTED TO marketingteam@czs.org