Brew at the Zoo

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is hosting its inaugural Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, August 13^th from 4-7 p.m. Guests (21+ only) are invited to the Zoo for an evening of live music, craft beer tastings, animal encounters, food, and more. All funds raised from Brew at the Zoo will directly support the zoo and our mission to educate, inspire, and secure a future for wildlife. 

Join us for the wildest event in Gainesville!

Tickets 

$60 per person
(Discounted Early Bird Special ended on July 13th)

Ticket sales close August 10, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. or until they sell out. 

All ticket sales include after hours admission to the zoo, animal encounters, (4) 8 oz beer pours, food samples, entertainment from live bands, games, and a commemorative souvenir cup. 

Additional pours will be available for purchase during the event. 

This event is held rain or shine. 

All guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend; a valid government issued ID will be required along with your ticket upon admission. Children and pets are not permitted.

 

Participating Breweries (Pours are subject to change)

Swamp Head Brewery - Gainesville, FL

• Big Nose IPA
• Tropical Vibes Mango Guava Wheat Ale
• Wild Night Honey Cream Ale

First Magnitude Brewing Company - Gainesville, FL

• 2nd Sign Gose Sour
• Nocturnal vanilla Porter
• Pineapple Breeze Wheat Ale
• Ursa IPA

Cypress & Grove Brewing Company - Gainesville, FL

• Well & Good, IPA
• Crane Song, Japanese style lager
• Good Grove, Citra pale ale
• Czech box, Czech pilsner

Daft Cow Brewery - Alachua, FL

• Bull Ring (American Brown Ale)
• Cherry Picking (Cherry Wheat Ale)

Azalea City Brewing Company - Palatka, FL

• Fresh Squeeze Hazy IPA
• Blueberry Berliner Weiss
• Hard Seltzer (flavor TBD)  

Hiatus Brewing Company - Ocala, FL

• Every Day is Saturday (Kolsch) - 5.2%

• Two Weeks Notice (Guava Key Lime Gose) 4.2%

• Wee Hazy (Session IPA) 4.8%

• Come Wit it Now (Witbier IPA) 6.0%

Participating Restaurants

Chuy's 
Pomodoro Cafe 
Celebrations Catering

Band Information

Main Stage (Front of Zoo) 
The Imposters (4:15 p.m.)
Savants of Soul (5:45 p.m.) 

Pavilion Stage (Inside Zoo) 
Richy Stano & Chelsea O. (4:15 p.m.) 
Tamayo Band (5:45 p.m.)

 

Parking Info
Guests can park in Lot 9, across the street from the zoo. Parking is free. 

 

Thank you to our sponsors!

   

                                                           

                                                           

 

Policies & Regulations

• This is a 21 and over event. A valid government issued ID must be presented with ticket upon entry. Children are not permitted. 
• Ticket sales are non-refundable. This event is held rain or shine. 
• Santa Fe College is a smoke free environment. All smoking, including e-cigarettes and vaping devices, is prohibited. 
• Guests are welcome to bring their own yard chairs or blanket. 
• Gates open at 4:00 p.m. 
• Last call for beer pours is 6:45 p.m. 
• Silent auction will run from 4-6 p.m. Final bids must be placed by 6:00 p.m. 
• 4 - 8 oz pours are included in the cost of your ticket. Additional pours can be purchased at the event. 
• Staff reserves the right to remove anyone from this event who is disruptive to other guests or unable to abide by SF Teaching Zoo's safety protocols and other posted rules. 
• Certified service animals are welcome at the zoo. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a service animal is defined as a dog or miniature horse that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability.  Pets and emotional support animals are prohibited. 
• No outside alcohol. 
• Drink responsibly!

 

Hotel Partner

Best Western. Book discounted rooms for the weekend using this link. 

 

This event is funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County