Brew at the Zoo

07/06/2026

07/02/2026

The smiles say it all. 😄🍻

From first pours to unforgettable animal encounters, live music, and time spent with friends, Brew at the Zoo was filled with moments worth celebrating.

Take a look through the gallery, find yourself (or your crew!), and tag everyone who helped make it such a wild night. 📸💛🖤

Thank you for supporting the Zoological Society of New Jersey and helping make a difference for wildlife conservation, education, and the future of Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. We can't wait to do it all again next year!

06/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Brew at the Zoo 2026! 🐾🍻

What an incredible night of great craft beer, delicious food, live music, and an amazing community coming together to party like the animals!

Most importantly, thank you for supporting something bigger than a night out. Every ticket purchased helps support wildlife conservation, exceptional animal care, educational programs, and the future of Essex County Turtle Back Zoo!

We couldn't do it without our guests, volunteers, sponsors, breweries, food vendors, entertainers, and everyone who helped make this event such a success.

Thank you for making memories with us, supporting our mission, and helping make a difference for wildlife.

We'll see you next year for another unforgettable Brew at the Zoo! 🖤💛

06/27/2026

🎶 Joe P is taking the stage TONIGHT at Brew at the Zoo! 🐾🍻

If you've been looking for a summer night that's anything but ordinary, this is it.

Catch New Jersey's own Joe P. performing live, sample from 37 breweries, enjoy 10 food vendors, and experience after-hours animal encounters as you explore Essex County Turtle Back Zoo after dark.

Walk-up tickets will be available at the gate, so round up your crew, come get a little wild, and make it a night to remember!

🎟️ Get tickets and event information at TBZBrew.com

06/27/2026

🐾🍻 Here we go... Brew at the Zoo is here! 🍻🐾

Tonight, thousands of friends, supporters, and animal lovers will come together for one unforgettable evening at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo.

Before the music starts, the glasses are raised, and the animal encounters begin, we simply want to say thank you.

Thank you for supporting wildlife conservation, exceptional animal care, education programs, and the future of the Zoo with every ticket purchased. Your support makes a real difference.

Now it's time to celebrate! Get ready for an amazing night featuring 37 breweries, 10 food vendors, live music from Joe P, incredible animal encounters, and memories you'll be talking about long after the last pour.

Let's get a little wild. See you tonight! 🦁💚

06/27/2026

🐾🍻 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲! 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐙𝐨𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! 🍻🐾

Join us tonight at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo for one of the most unique summer events around! 🌙🦁

🍺 37 breweries
🍴 10 food vendors
🐾 After-hours animal encounters
🎶 Live music from Joe P and more!

Walk-up tickets will be available at the gate, so there's still time to join the fun. Grab your friends, come get a little wild, and help support wildlife conservation, animal care, and education at the Zoo.

Get the details and online tickets here --> TBZBrew.com

We'll see you tonight! 🦒🍻🐅

06/26/2026

🌤️ The forecast keeps getting better! 🐾🍻

The rain continues to move out of the forecast, and it's shaping up to be a beautiful evening for Brew at the Zoo ! 🌙

Grab your friends, sample incredible craft brews, enjoy live music, meet amazing animals, and celebrate summer with us after hours at the Zoo.

The weather is looking great... now all that's missing is YOU!

🎟️ Come out, support a great cause, and get a little wild with us 🦁🍺 --> TBZBrew.com

Zoological Society of New Jersey

06/26/2026

TOMORROW. 🦁🍻

Tomorrow the countdown ends.

Tomorrow the taps open, the Zoo comes alive, and one unforgettable summer tradition takes over for the night.

Get ready to explore, discover new favorites, raise a glass, and make some memories.

Who’s ready to get wild? 👇

06/25/2026

One minute you’re sipping. The next you’re face-to-face with an alligator. 🐊🍻

That’s Brew at the Zoo.