ZooBrew Returns To Brookfield Zoo

BROOKFIELD, IL – Brookfield Zoo’s annual ZooBrew, a fun-filled, beer-tasting festival, returns on Saturday, June 23, and Sunday, June 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. The 21-and-over event, sponsored by Blue Moon Brewing Company, offers zoogoers the chance to sample more than 80 ales, lagers, stouts, porters and malts while taking in wildlife and nature.

ZooBrew has something for everyone: sampling both new and favorite specialty beers, a variety of food options, and a silent auction that features memorabilia from participating breweries. The zoo said there also will be live music for guests featuring music from D.T.Funk on Saturday and 90s hits from the band Run Forrest Run on Sunday.

Plenty of breweries will be in attendance to quench your thirst, including 2 Fools Cider, Ballast Point Brewing Co., Blue Moon Brewing Co., Boston Beer Co., Bravazzi Hard Italian Soda, Brickstone Brewery, Constellation Brands, Exit Strategy, Finch Beer, Hofbräuhaus Chicago, Kinslahger, Leinenkugel, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, MillerCoors, New Belgium, Noon Whistle, Paulaner, Pilsner Urquell, Revolution Brewing, Right Bee Cider, Sierra Nevada, and Wild Onion Brewery.

Tickets include free parking and admission to the zoo on that day anytime from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The zoo said ticket options include a general admission ticket of $55, a VIP ticket of $85, a general admission designated driver ticket of $35 or a VIP designated driver ticket of $45.

The event is located on Brookfield Zoo’s East Mall, ZooBrew is for adults ages 21 and over, and children will not be allowed to attend the event. Tickets are limited and available at CZS.org/ZooBrew. Event will proceed rain or shine.

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