Zoo Brew

Cheers to conservation! This year, we have opened a larger portion of the zoo with more opportunities to see animals! Food will be available for purchase.

This event starts at 7:00 pm and is rain or shine.

Tickets

This event is sold out

Capacity is limited

Individual Tickets

Zoo Brew VIP: $80.00 – SOLD OUT
Zoo Brew General Admission: $60.00 – SOLD OUT
Zoo Brew VIP Designated Driver$60.00 – SOLD OUT
Zoo Brew Designated Driver $40.00 – SOLD OUT

General Admission Includes:

Drink tickets (Wine – 3oz pour, Bourbon – ½ oz pour, Brew – 5oz pour)
Access to the entire Zoo for an adult evening!
Commemorative Glass
Live Music
Animal Encounters

VIP Entry includes everything General Admission Includes Plus:

General admission inclusions plus:
Early Entry
Additional extra drink tickets
Opportunity to sample all stations throughout the Zoo first

Don’t miss these two live country acts! At 8:30 pm, country singer Elvie Shane will be playing on the main stage, followed by a live performance by country singer/Songwriter Niko Moon!

Elvie Shane

The Gospel-born and Southern Rock-bred Elvie Shane seamlessly fuses Country with Soul to create a sound that has graced hundreds of dives, jukes and festivals across the States.

His songwriting ability caught the attention of fans as his debut single, “My Boy,” written about his stepson went viral on the internet in 2018 and again in 2021, having reached the No. 1 spot on the TikTok Country as it climbs through the Top 30 on Country radio. His debut EP, County Roads was released April 23. His picture-based lyrics and knack for storytelling lead to his signing with United Talent Agency and has since opened for Toby Keith, Billy Currington, Brothers Osborne, Cole Swindell, Brett Young, Walker Hayes, and Lady A, to name a few.

Niko Moon

Niko Moon is an adventurous artist, writer and musician with an enduring optimism and a flair for challenging boundaries. That attitude is apparent in the Good Time EP, a judiciously layered synthesis of his Georgia roots, pairing Atlanta-bred hip-hop and rural-fed traditional country, two genres that were considered incompatible not that long ago.

Bourbon Flights

August 12

Wild About Wine

July 15

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General Info

Credit cards are accepted at food stations.
Smoking is not permitted in the Zoo
Event held rain or shine
You will receive your lanyard with drink-sampling tickets upon presenting the event ticket at entry.
This is an adult event; all guests must be at least 21 years old and present a valid photo ID. No babies or children permitted. Bags will be subject to search.
Guests without valid photo ID will not be permitted to enter the event.
Programs will be emailed to ticket purchasers prior to the event and uploaded to this web page the day of the event.

Thank you for your interest in supporting “A Toast To The Wild – Tasting Series”. Proceeds from this event series support the Zoo’s own Lindner Center for the Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW). CREW is internationally recognized for its Signature Projects including rhinos, imperiled cats, exceptional plants and polar bears. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden was the first zoo in the nation to build a facility dedicated to endangered animal and plant conservation research.

FAQ

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If I have a question about the event, who can I contact?

For questions about the event, you can send an email to: [email protected].

What does the VIP ticket include?

The VIP experience includes entrance to the Zoo starting at 6:30pm, 30 minutes before the rest of the event plus additional drink tickets.

Where do I park or get dropped off?

Please park in the Zoo’s main parking lot at 3400 Vine Street. You can find directions and additional parking details at: Directions and Parking Just look for the solar panels!

For taxi and driver drop-off, please direct vehicles to meet you at the Front Zoo Entrance (3325 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220)

What if I don't receive my ticket/confirmation email?

Your confirmation email will have an attached PDF that holds your ticket. Print out a copy of the attachment/ticket and bring it with you the evening of the event. If you did not receive an email, check your SPAM folder as well as your Trash folder. If those turn up blank, please either arrive a little early with your confirmation number or email our Visitor Experience Team at [email protected].

With my Toast to the Wild ticket, am I able to come earlier in the day and enjoy the Zoo until the event starts?

Your Toast to the Wild ticket is good for admission beginning at 6:30pm on the scheduled event date. Please visit the ticketing page on our website to learn more about planning your visit to the Zoo.

Is there food at the event?

You will find a variety of food options, available for purchase, throughout the event at select concession stands.

Will there be vegetarian food options?

Yes, we will have a variety of vegetarian and gluten-free options available for purchase.

Will you have non-alcoholic beverages available?

Yes, there will be stations serving complimentary Pepsi products and water during the event.

Will the event be held if there is inclement weather?

Yes, the events are held rain or shine – please make sure you dress comfortably for the weather.

How much of my ticket purchase supports CREW?

$35 of each ticket goes directly to support CREW’s research both here and abroad.

Where can I learn more about supporting CREW?

The Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) was the first of its kind, state-of-the-art research facility dedicated to saving endangered plants and animals from extinction. CREW is internationally recognized for their research with many projects including work with rhinos, small cats, endangered plants and polar bears. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is one of only three Zoos in the United States to have a facility dedicated to conservation and research. Read more about CREW.