Zoo Brew
Zoo Brew was a first-round hit, so we are bringing it back in July of 2026! The event sold out in it's first season, so be sure to snag your tickets early. Zoo Brew is a benefit for the Alaska Zoo's mission of wildlife care and community programs. Your tickets purchases directly support the expenses of our busy orphaned wildlife season. Your attendance also supports local breweries, food trucks and music.
Date: Thursday, July 16th, 2026
Time: 6-10pm
Entry: Online ticket sales, scanned at the gate.
Ages: This is a 21+ only event with ID required for entry.
Tickets: $65 per Taster Ticket, $40 per Designated Driver Ticket. Each ticket holder receives a glass with the event logo.
Zoo Brew features the best brews in town, with local craft beer and cider from a variety of Alaskan breweries. The event also features local food trucks with fare for purchase and LIVE MUSIC by H3! Ticket holders will receive a set number of drink tickets to be redeemed at the brewery stations for 5oz pours.
The Evening Flow
6pm: Enter with online ticket and ID check.
6-9:30: Relax, savor, laugh and visit!
9:30: Last call for drinks.
10pm: Travel home safely! Use a designated driver or car service.
Event Sponsorship
Sponsorship is a great way to promote your business while also helping Zoo Brew to be as financially successful as possible for the animals of the Alaska Zoo. Here are the Zoo Brew sponsorship levels:
Craft Black Bear Sponsor ($500): The Craft Black Bear sponsorship level includes all Brewing Partner benefits, with your 400px wide logo featured on all event materials. Craft Black Bear Sponsors will also be listed as our “Hoots and Hops” location sponsor and includes four (4) tickets to the Zoo Light Supporter Soiree in November.
Brewing Brown Bear Sponsor ($1,000): At the Brewing Brown Bear level, you will be recognized as a sponsor of the “Bites and Brews” location of the zoo. This high-traffic location, which will feature food trucks and breweries, is the perfect place to get your brand noticed and interact with guests. In addition, this level includes all the benefits mentioned above, with your 400px wide* logo on all recognition materials, and a total of eight (8) tickets to the Zoo Light Supporter Soiree. Only two sponsorships will be available at this level, so act fast!
Polar Bear Brewery Sponsor ($2,500): The Polar Bear Brewery Sponsorship, is our highest level of support available. At this level, you will not only receive the benefits listed above, with a 500px wide* logo, but also be recognized as the premier sponsor of “Beer on the Lawn”, which will feature food, live music, and premium brews, and a total of fifteen (15) tickets to the Zoo Light Supporter Soiree. Only two sponsorships will be available at this level, so act fast!
If you are interested in being an event sponsor, please reach out to accounting@alaskazoo.org through the contact button below.