Thank you to all who attended our sold out, inaugural Brew at the Zoo! More information about 2023's event will be available in Spring 2023.
Overview
You're invited to Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo's inaugural Brew at the Zoo! Guests 21+ are invited to an after hours event at the zoo on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 4-7 p.m. to enjoy an evening of live music, craft beer, 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!
This event is funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.
Date
August 13, 2022. 4-7 p.m.
Tickets
$60 per person.
(Discounted Early Bird tickets ended July 13th.)
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
Ticket sales close August 7, 2022 at 10:00 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, 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.
Where
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
3000 NW 83rd St.
Gainesville, FL 32606
Food/Drink
- First Magnitude Brewing Company - Gainesville, FL
- Swamp Head Brewery - Gainesville, FL
- Cypress & Grove Brewing Company - Gainesville, FL
- Daft Cow Brewery - Alachua, FL
- Hiatus Brewing Company - Ocala, FL
- Azalea City Brewing Co. - Palatka, FL
- Chuy's - Gainesville, FL
- Celebrations Catering - Gainesville, FL
- Pomodoro Cafe - Gainesville, FL
Performers
- The Savants of Soul
- The Imposters
- Richy Stano & Chelsey O.
- Tamayo Band
Hotel Partner
Coming from out of town and need a room for the weekend? Best Western Gateway Grand, down the street from the zoo, has discounted rates available to Brew at the Zoo Attendees. Reserve your room before July 29th.
Policies and 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 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!
Sponsorship
Are you interested in sponsoring this event? Download the Sponsor Sheet and Form here.
Sponsorship deadlines for 2022's event have passed. If you are interested in sponsoring future events at the zoo, please contact Christina Arnold or Jonathan Miot for more information.
Thank you to our sponsors!













