Brew at the Zoo - 2021 DATE SET! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15

WE ARE BRINGING BREW AT THE ZOO BACK! JOIN US FOR A NEW DAY AND TIME -- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2021 at Sunset Zoo in person!
Enjoy cold beer and awesome food while exploring Sunset's 26-acre park, all to benefit Friends of Sunset Zoo's Conservation Team. It's a fun way to save wildlife!

Event Date
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15
General Admission 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

About the Event

Relax in the wild of Sunset Zoo and enjoy:
• Commemorative souvenir beer glass and unlimited samples from multiple craft brewers sprinkled
throughout the Zoo in partner with Flint Hills Beverage Company
• Music and entertainment by M31
• Featured beer by Manhattan Brewing Company
• Food exclusively catered by Manhattan Hy-Vee
• Ambassador animal encounters
• Lawn games & more!

Sample Regional Craft Brewers

Enjoy unlimited 2 oz. samples from craft brewers throughout the Midwest and more!

2021 Breweries

To be announced in August!

Schedule & Ticket Levels

We will only have General Admission Pricing in 2021
In order to comply with current and changing COVID protocols, the Friends of Sunset Zoo has made the decision to offer only outdoor experiences to the event to ensure safety for everyone.

We will be following whatever guidelines may be in place during the event which may include social distancing, food being served to guests, masks while in indoor locations, and limited crowd size. As the event gets closer we will share in detail to ticket holders specific guidelines.

5:30 pm to 8:30 pm | General Admission Ticket - Tickets to go on sale in late August
General Admission Tickets: $55
General Admission begins at 5:30 pm as brewery and food stations open throughout the Zoo near the South America, Kansas and Australia trails, around the Prairie Dog exhibit, and live music entertains guests from Chautauqua Amphitheater. Ticket includes a commemorative beer glass and access to all breweries at the event.

Purchase Tickets with the below link: TICKETS TO THIS EVENT ARE SOLD OUT
Tickets will go on on sale AUGUST 25 at 12 p.m.

The above link will take you to an external website that is not maintained by the City of Manhattan. It is maintained by the Friends of Sunset Zoo. The City cannot control the content of an external website and assumes no responsibility for the information that is found there. The provision of this link should not be construed as an endorsement or sponsorship of the external website, its contents, or its host.

Limited Number Available, Get Yours Before We Sell Out

Credit Card: Online ticket sales will be available when tickets go on sale. Processing fees apply.
The above link will take you to an external website that is not maintained by the City of Manhattan. It is maintained by the Friends of Sunset Zoo. The City cannot control the content of an external website and assumes no responsibility for the information that is found there. The provision of this link should not be construed as an endorsement or sponsorship of the external website, its contents, or its host.
Cash or Check: Purchase tickets in person at the Zoo's ticket booth open daily 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Frequently Asked Questions Get the insider's scoop as you make plans to attend the event.

Brew at the Zoo is a fundraising event hosted by the Friends of Sunset Zoo and is held rain or shine.

You must be at least 21 years old to attend this event. A valid ID is required for admission. Smoking is not permitted at the Zoo. This is an adults-only event. Infants and children will not be admitted. Please drink responsibly.