Brew In The Zoo Tickets On Sale Now
May 11, 2011
Fundraising event offers beer sampling, live music and food
GREENVILLE, SC – June 10, 2011 – The Greenville Zoo invites zoo-goers to tap into the wild at the second annual Brew in the Zoo presented by RJ Rockers. The fundraising event is set for Friday, June 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and provides adults with the opportunity to sample an assortment of beers and enjoy live music, while exploring the zoo during its after hours.
Brew in Zoo was extremely successful in its first year, completely selling out of tickets, said Greenville Zoo Director Jeff Bullock. The event provides a great opportunity to come to the zoo and experience a completely a different atmosphere.
Guests will receive a small souvenir tasting mug to use in sampling an assortment of beers provided by RJ Rockers, Sweetwater, Thomas Creek, Abita Brewing Company, Skull Coast Ale and much more. The event will also feature live musical entertainment and a variety of food from Sticky Fingers and Iced Cupcakes.
Admission to Brew in the Zoo is $25 in advance at the Greenville Zoo or local BI-LO grocery stores or $30 the day of the event. VIP tickets are $50 and will provide access to an exclusive VIP area. Proceeds from Brew in the Zoo will help support various programs throughout the zoo including animal enrichment and exhibit renovations.
Brew in the Zoo is open to adults 21 years old and older, and a photo ID will be required to enter. There is no limit on the number of samples of beer provided to guests, but responsible drinking is encouraged. Brew in the Zoo will take place rain or shine.
About the Greenville Zoo
Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), Greenville Zoo is rated one of the best tourist attractions in South Carolina, attracting over 270,000 people annually. Operated by the City of Greenville, the 14-acre facility features wildlife from around the world including giraffes, monkeys, giant tortoises and elephants. Visitors can also enjoy one of the zoo’s most popular exhibits, the Reptile Building, which is home to a variety of lizards, frogs, turtles and snakes.
The Greenville Zoo is open seven days a week, except on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. The zoo’s hours of operation are from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the gates close at 5 p.m. For more information about the Greenville Zoo, visit www.greenvillezoo.com or become a fan on Facebook at facebook.com/greenvillezoo or twitter at twitter.com/greenvillezoo.
