Brews at the Zoo 2023

Posted on June 7, 2023
Brews at the Zoo at Miller Park Zoo

Brews at the Zoo returns to Miller Park Zoo for one night only on Saturday, June 24!

Tap into your wild side during the annual Brews at the Zoo event at Miller Park Zoo hosted by the Miller Park Zoological Society.

The 21 and over crowd can sample craft beers from 15 local and regional breweries, food from 10 Bloomington-Normal restaurants, a wine booth, music, zookeeper talks, and of course the zoo’s amazing animals.

“Brews at the Zoo brings new visitors to the Zoo and we are especially excited this year to introduce new animals and new animal habitats to our guests,” said Paula Pratt, Miller Park Zoological Society. “Offering the region’s best craft beers, raising funds for the zoo and having fun makes this an event one not to miss this summer!”

Brews at the Zoo
Saturday, June 24, 2023
3:00 – 8:00pm
Miller Park Zoo

The full list of participating breweries and restaurants and the link to buy tickets can be found at www.mpzs.org/brews-at-the-zoo

Proceeds from Brews at the Zoo 2023 will help fund construction of new exhibits in the South maerica region of Miller Park Zoo.

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