Brew at The Zoo

It’s the Zoo’s most important fundraiser of the year! Experience one of Baltimore’s biggest beer festivals. Enjoy unlimited beer, wine, seltzer, and cider sampling, live music, local vendors, and, of course, all-day admission to the Zoo.

VIP: 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!

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)
• Scheduled animal activities

Pairings and Enrichment Schedule:

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

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!

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore