Brew at the Zoo

Dec 28

December 28: Holiday Special

6 - 9 p.m.

Enjoy the holiday season with a special, Wild Lights Brew at the Zoo.  Experience Wild Lights, while sampling beer and wine from festive breweries and wineries. Tickets include 8 sample tastings and admission to Wild Lights! Food trucks will have snacks available for purchase. 

21 and older only, including designated drivers. Registration is required. Tickets are non-refundable or transferable. Guests MUST bring ID to be admitted into the event, no matter the age of the guest. Infants and children will not be admitted. 

Early Bird Prices

Tickets purchased before December 21 at 9 a.m.

  • Akron Zoo member: $43
  • Non-member: $48
  • Akron Zoo member designated driver: $25
  • Non-member designated driver: $30

General Admission Prices

Tickets purchased after December 21 at 9 a.m.

  • Akron Zoo member: $48
  • Non-member: $53
  • Akron Zoo member designated driver: $30
  • Non-member designated driver: $35

Purchase Tickets


Brew at the Zoo: Holiday Special VIP

5:30 - 9 p.m.

The ticket includes entrance at 5:30 p.m., four additonal tastings, a full-size drink ticket and a treat. 

Early Bird VIP Prices

Tickets purchased before December 21 at 9 a.m.

  • VIP: $58
  • VIP Designated Driver: $30

General VIP Prices

Tickets purchased after December 21 at 9 a.m.

  • VIP: $63
  • VIP Designated Driver: $35

VIP tickets are sold out. 


Vendors: 

  • Lock 15
  • Broadview Brewing Company
  • Schnitz Ale
  • White Timbers Winery
  • Lincoln Way
  • The Long Drink
  • Collision Bend Brewing Company
  • Thirsty Dog
  • Paradigm Shift
  • Maize Valley

Food Trucks:

  • Royal Docks
  • Eddie's Famous Cheesesteaks 

2025 dates coming soon!