Support the Ross Park Zoo by drinking craft beer

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A very special party is coming to the Ross Park Zoo to benefit animal conversation.

Tickets are now on sale for Ales and Tails Zoo Brew. The event will be held on October 5 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the zoo.

Ales and Tails Zoo Brew is an intimate after-zoo-hours event. Guests aged 21 and older will be able to spend an evening amongst the animals with a drink in their hand. There will also be food and live music from acoustic groups and a quartet from the Southern Tier Barbershop Chorus.

A portion of each ticket sold will benefit conservation efforts.

Beverage participants include Beer Tree Brew, Awestruck Ciders, Forged Brewing Co.,
McGraw Box Brewing Co., New Leaf Cider Co. and Roscoe Beer Co.

Tickets are $25 for members, $30 for non-members. Tickets include seven beverage tasting tickets, souvenir tasting cup and bar snacks.

There is also a VIP experience. VIP tickets are $50 for members, $55 for non-members and include a bratwurst, pretzel with cheese, and a limited-edition souvenir zoo t-shirt. Only 100 VIP tickets are available and are selling out fast.

In addition, admission is free for designated drivers (also must be over 21 and pre-registered) and includes non-alcoholic cider and water along with the entertainment.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. There will be no walk-up sales.

To purchase, visit rossparkzoo.org .

The Ross Park Zoo is located at 60 Morgan Road in Binghamton.

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