Join us for the 15th annual Brew at the Zoo on Friday, September 27, 2024, 5:00pm to 8:30pm. Presented by Addair Law and hosted by Friends of Sunset Zoo. Enjoy cold beer and awesome food while exploring Sunset Zoo's 26-acre park, all to benefit Friends of Sunset Zoo's Conservation Team. A fun way to save wildlife!
For more event information, list of sponsors, breweries attending, and FAQs visit our Brew at the Zoo page.
*Tickets are limited, sell out yearly, non-refundable, and only available for purchase online. Day of tickets available for purchase (if any) at increased rate of $75ea at 5pm on 9/27/24 when zoo gate opens for event. All attendees must be 21 years or older to attend and present ticket QR code and valid ID (driver's license, passport, or real ID) for entry. Infants, children, and other under 21 years of age are not permitted. Other restrictions may apply.
On September 27, 2024 Sunset Zoo will open at 9:30am and close early at 1:00pm for fundraiser set up. Expedition Cafe concession stand will be closed on September 27, 2024.
2024 Breweries & Cideries (stay tuned for more!)
Aggieville Brewing Company Manhattan KS · Boulevard Brewing Company Kansas City KS · Dave & Dani Hard Cider Manhattan KS · Highwind Brewing Company Junction City KS · Irvine's Beyond Paradise Lawrence KS · KC Bier Co Kansas City MO · Lagunitas Brewing Co Petaluma CA · Manhattan Brewing Company Manhattan KS · Molson Coors Chicago IL · Odell Brewing Company Fort Collins CO · Pickney Bend Distillery New Haven MO · Prost Brewing Company Northglenn CO · Replay Lounge Lawrence KS · Stateside Urban Craft Philadelphia PA · Tallgrass Brewing Company Manhattan KS · The Farm & The Off Fellow Minneapolis KS · Three Rings Brewery McPherson KS · Wichita Brewing Company Wichita KS · Yuengling Pottsville PA
Zoo gate opens at 5:00pm for Brew at the Zoo. Please do not arrive early. Have your ticket QR code (printed or shown on smart phone) and required valid ID (driver's license, passport, or real ID) ready at time of entry, - No valid ID, no entry. Infants, children, and others under 21 years of age are not permitted. No valid ID, no entry.After check in, just behind the ticket booth you will be greeted with your commemorative souvenir cup (limit one per person) and beer.
Last pour, food and beverage stations close. Drink up from your cup and make your way back up to zoo parking lot. All cups must be emptied before exiting the zoo.Gift Shop and animal exhibits close at 8:00pm.
Brew at the Zoo ends at 8:30pm and the zoo park closes.GET HOME SAFE - Event guests may leave their vehicles at the zoo overnight and must retrieve them by 5:00pm on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Utilize transportation apps like Lyft and Uber to get home.
Check out the BATZ FAQ Page for answers to all of your event questions!
Admission begins at 5:00pm as brewery and food stations open throughout the Zoo. Music entertains guests from Chautauqua Amphitheater as you enjoy a variety of foods and unlimited beer samples. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available.Ticket includes one commemorative souvenir cup (limit one per person), unlimited food and beverage samples, and access to all breweries at the event. Last pour at 7:50pm. Event ends at 8:30pm.Gift shop opens at 5:00pm and closes at 8:00pm.All attendees must be 21 years or older to attend. Infants, children, and other under 21 years will not be permitted. Valid ID (driver's license, passport or real ID) required for entry for all attendees. Ticket processing fees will apply.
Conservation Donation (this is not a ticket)
It's Who We Are!At Sunset Zoo we are committed to our mission of "inspiring conservation of the natural world." Additionally, to maintain our accreditation through the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) we must support in-the-field conservation efforts.We take this challenge seriously. Many of the animals residents face serious threats to their wild populations and scientists are predicting several species could become extinct in our lifetime. Zoos and aquariums around the world do more than connect the public to amazing animals. We are also diligent in ensuring these inspiring creatures are protected for future generations.
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