Brew at the Zoo

Overview

You're invited to Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo's annual Brew at the Zoo! Guests 21+ enjoy an after-hours event featuring live music, craft beer, animal encounters, food, and more. All proceeds directly support the zoo and our mission to educate, inspire, and secure a future for wildlife. Join us for the wildest event in Gainesville!

All vendors are subject to change.

Breweries & Wineries

  • TBD

Restaurant Food Samples

  • TBD

Band Information - Main Stage (Front Lawn)

  • TBD

Band Information - Pavilion Stage curated by MusicGNV - 4:10 - 6:35 p.m.

  • TBD

Food Trucks - Food/Dessert for sale

  • TBD

Date

Important Note

Please review the important recording notice for Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo visitors, along with our full Policies and Regulations.

Admission

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets will not be available at the gate. 

  • $50 - Adults
  • $25 - Non-drinker
  • All ticket sales include after hours admission to the zoo, animal encounters, beer and food tastings, live entertainment, access to food trucks, games, and a commemorative souvenir cup.
  • Purchase Your Tickets Today

Accepted Payment Methods

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Credit Cards

Cash

Checks

Where

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
3000 NW 83rd St.
Gainesville, FL 32606

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Parking

Guests can park in Lots 11A&B, behind the Gymnasium next to the zoo. Parking is free.

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

Sponsorship

Interested in sponsoring this event or future zoo events? Contact Christina Arnold or Jonathan Miot for more information.

Thank you to our sponsors!

      Gift Certificates and More
First Magnitude BrewingCypress and Grove Brewing Company   Grand Scheme Brewing    Island Grove Wine Company
Daft Cow Brewery     The Finnish Long Drink     Magnolia Mead Bar Company    Bowie Pizza
Carrabba's Italian Grill    Miller's Ale House
Adam's Rib Co.     Vivid Sky ProductionsPomodoro'sP.F. Changs   Texas Roadhouse     Papa Johns

Important recording notice for SF Teaching Zoo Visitors

During this event, Santa Fe College reserves the right to record your voice or likeness on film or by photograph. You are not entitled to any compensation and you release Santa Fe College and its representatives from any and all liability in connection with any future use and distribution of such images or voice recordings.

Please notify the photographer and/or videographer at the event if you do not wish to be filmed.

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.
  • 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!