Brew at The Zoo returns to Forest Park next month

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Zoo in Forest Park is set to host its sixth annual Brew at The Zoo event.

The event is set to take place on Saturday, August 3, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. This popular 21+ event offers adults a unique opportunity to enjoy the zoo with samples from over 20 local breweries and home brewers, accompanied by live music, food trucks, games, and a raffle.

Brew at The Zoo has established itself as a fan favorite on The Zoo’s event calendar, consistently selling out each year. As The Zoo’s largest fundraiser, the event raises crucial funds for the daily care of the more than 225 animals that reside there year-round.

“We look forward to Brew at the Zoo all year,” said Sarah Tsitso, executive director of The Zoo in Forest Park. “This event raises much-needed funds that provide high-quality care for our animals, 365 days a year. The vast majority of our animal residents live here because they have been deemed non-releasable – for a variety of reasons – and thus would not survive on their own in the wild. It’s our job to take care of them.”

This work is central to The Zoo’s mission: to inspire the community to respect and value the natural world through education, conservation, and rehabilitation.

A limited number of VIP tickets are available, granting extra time to sample the beer, as well as interactive animal encounters and keeper talks with members of The Zoo’s animal care and education teams. The VIP time slot runs from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Zoo will be closed to the public for this ticketed event on August 3. Advanced tickets are required, and all IDs will be checked at the door. No one under 21 will be admitted. For a list of participating breweries and to purchase tickets, visit their website.

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