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Join us Friday, October 2, 2026

Welcome, nocturnal animals! Join us for a night of craft brews, delicious eats, and wild adventures at Zoo Knoxville’s Brew at the Zoo Sponsored by Regal! This exclusive 21+ after-hours event lets you explore the zoo like never before.

Friday, October 2, 2026
6 PM – 9:30 PM

VIP Admission $100

VIP Admission: Enjoy exclusive merchandise and access to a private VIP tent with seating, snacks and beverages. | NEW for 2026! VIP Designated Driver – $60: Includes access to the VIP tent and amenities. | Preferred Parking Add-On – $15: Add to any ticket to reserve your space in the Upper Parking Lot. | Ages 21+ only.

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Ticket Options

Presale

$55

SOLD OUT

Presale pricing concluded August 23.

General Admission

$75

Members save $5. Please log into your account to see discount.

General admission entry. Ages 21+ only.

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GA Designated Driver

$35

Unlimited water and soft drinks, plus a $15 food truck voucher. Ages 21+ only.

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What’s On Tap?

Uncover a different side of the zoo with an unforgettable evening filled with 50 craft breweries, a variety of local food trucks, live entertainment and wildlife adventures under the stars! This event is happening Rain or Shine!

Local Breweries & Beverages
Iron Forge
Clinch River Brewing
Blood Stripe Brewing
Tri Dog Brewing Company
Xul Beer Company
Flock
Peaceful Side Brewery
Balter Beerworks
Flying Panda
Schulz Brau
Atomic City Brewing
Gypsy Circus Cider
Abridged Beer Company
SwaRa
Tellico Brewing
Yee-Haw Brewing Company

Additional Breweries & Beverages
Lagunitas
Hutton & Smith Brewing
Riverside Beverage Co.
Highland Brewing
Hi-Wire
Harvest Hill Beverage
Half Batch Brewing
Country Boy Brewing
Carbliss
Bravazzi Hard Italian Soda
Diskin Cider
Ginger’s Revenge Craft Brewery
Great Lakes Brewing Company
Ice & Co Southern Hard Tea
Maplewood Brewing
Monday Night Brewing
Mom Water
Rod & Hammer
Nutrl
The Finnish Long Drink
New Heights Brewing Company
Sunny’s Hard Lemonade
Montucky Cold Snacks
Monster Brewing
New Belgium/Bell’s
Sierra Nevada Brewing
Stateside Brands (Surfside)
Best Day NA
Black Abbey
Nashville Sweet Tea Co
TailGate Brewery
Tennessee Brew Works
Vodkade RTD (Cocktail Crafters Unlimited)
Wiseacre
Yazoo Brewing Co
Suncruiser/Sinless (Boston Beer)

*PARTICIPATING BREWERIES SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

#1

Craft Brews

Taste a premium selection of over 50 craft breweries, cideries, ready to drink cocktails and seltzers. Enjoy your favorites or discover a new one as you stroll through the zoo.

#2

Limited Edition Souvenir Merchandise

Commemorate your night with exclusive Brew at the Zoo merchandise. Your ticket includes a souvenir tasting cup, and VIP guests get exclusive merch.

#3

Animal Encounters

Chat with our keepers at special encounters and get an after-hours look at some of our most popular residents.

#4

Live Entertainment

There will be something for everyone! We’ll have a live band on the Safari Smokehouse Patio. A DJ to bring the energy in our main plaza. Plus, a Bluegrass band at Timber Loop. Enjoy great music as you stroll through the zoo, making for a fun and exciting atmosphere. Entertainment sponsored by Bank of America.

Wild Eats & Treats

#1

Sugarlands BARn

Mocktails: Shirly Temple, Sunrise, Blackberry Spritzer, Blushfire Lemonade and Sunset

Aquafina 10oz, Canned Soda 12oz

Snacks: Cheese & Grape Cup, Fresh Fruit Cup, Assorted Grab & Go Sandwiches and Assorted Chips

#2

Safari Smokehouse

Mocktail: Shirly Temple

Fountain Drink, Gatorade, Aquafina 16oz, Slushie 16oz, ICEE 16oz

Souvenir Cup & Refill

Food: Chicken Waffle Cone with Jalapeno Maple Syrup, Pretzel Dog, Chili Pretzel Dog, Classic Hot Dog, Applewood Smoked BBQ Pork Sandwich, Applewood Smoked BBQ Pork Basket, Loaded Beer Cheese French Fries, Assorted Chips, Popcorn, S’mores Cheesecake Waffle Cone, S’mores Funnel Cake Fries and Deep Fried Twinkie

#3

Beastro

Mocktail: Blushfire Lemonade

Fountain Drinks, Bottled Beverages and Adult Beverages

Crispy Chicken Salad, Grilled Chicken Salad, Teriyaki Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry, Teriyaki Vegetable Stir Fry, Chicken Tender Basket, Cheeseburger Basket, Vegetarian Burger, Fried Chicken Sandwich Basket, Incogmeato Chick’N Basket, Pesto Grilled Cheese Basket, Kids Cheeseburger, Popcorn Chicken, Chicken, and Grilled Cheese Baskets

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