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Brew at the Zoo

Presented by M&T Bank

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Sat., May 25, 1:00 - 7:00pm
Sun., May 26, 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 25 & 26. Enjoy unlimited beer, wine, seltzer, and cider sampling, live music, local vendors, and, of course, all-day admission to the Zoo.

VIP [SOLD OUT]: Be a VIP and gain access to a special VIP (only) area behind the Main Stage at Lakeside Pavilion with food, exclusive drink options, private portable restroom, and more!

Watering Holes: 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!

View the Beer List

View the Map and Brew Guide

What to Expect:

  • Zoo admission (10:00 – 6:00)
  • Unlimited sampling of 80+ brews with your souvenir tasting cup
  • Live music: 3 bands each day
  • Access to food and artisan vendors
  • Charm City Trivia (2:00, 3:00 & 4:00)
  • Cornhole competition presented by Degenerate Baggerz
  • Watermelon eating competition presented by Coast Sunbelt (2:45)
  • Scheduled animal activities

Pairings and Enrichment Schedule:

  • 2:30 – Vulture carcass feed pairing
  • 3:00 – Elephant watermelon smash pairing sponsored by Saul Ewing
  • 3:30 – Penguin pairing sponsored by PET E.R.
  • 4:00 – Leopard enrichment pairing
  • 5:00 – Bear carcass feed pairing sponsored by Trulieve

WANT TO SKIP THE ENTRY LINE? Recycle your old cell phone or small electronic device, or give a $20 cash donation to the Zoo at the event entrance!

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