Lions, Tiger and Beers, Oh My. Summer Ale Festival is Back at the Zoo
If you love animals and great beers, you’ll be happy to know that the Philadelphia Zoo’s Summer Ale Festival is back. With an impressive crop of regional craft brews, Summer Ale Festival has much to offer the beer enthusiast. This year, guests can enjoy more than 100 award-winning seasonal craft beers, purchase fresh, local fare from the region’s hippest food trucks while enjoying live music and amazing animals with friends. The fun takes place on Saturday, July 16th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
“We are thrilled to bring back Summer Ale Festival, one of the Zoo’s most popular and exciting events of the year,” says Amy Shearer, Philadelphia Zoo’s Chief Marketing and Experience Officer. “Summer Ale Fest the perfect occasion for the 21+ crowd to spend a beautiful evening outdoors, enjoying a delicious craft brew and food, listening to music, seeing animals and making lifelong memories.”
In addition to offering a night of fun and memories for adults only at one of Philly’s top cultural attractions, Summer Ale Festival serves as a fundraiser and supports the Zoo in its mission to create joyful discovery and inspire action for animals and habitats. Early Access: 6:00 to 7:00 pm
$85
Includes:
- Entrance into the Festival one hour early
- Evening admission to the Zoo
- Souvenir tasting cup
- Unlimited beer sampling
GA $65
Includes:
- Evening admission to the Zoo
- Souvenir tasting cup
- Unlimited beer sampling
Non-Drinker $35
- Evening admission to the Zoo
- Complimentary bottle of water at event entrance
Summer Ale Fest is limited to those 21 or older with valid identification. Tickets are available exclusively through PhiladelphiaZoo.org and will not be available for purchase at the door. Taps close 30 minutes prior to event end. This is a rain or shine event.