Brew at the Zoo
A couple weeks ago I walked through the National Zoo and while it’s a great place to visit, in the daytime summer heat, it can be a bit like strolling the Sahara in the mid-day sun.
But here’s an idea that puts a twist on keeping cool…icy beer and visiting late in the afternoon. Join the Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) young professionals for the 3rd annual Brew at the Zoo.
You can sample beers from over 20 area microbreweries, plus hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants and live music by DC’s own Welbilt.
Tickets include beer samples, food, music and a free commemorative mug.
If sampling twenty beers aren’t enough, check out the 900+ I wrote about recently.
Some of the participating breweries include:
- Wild Goose Brewery
- Clipper City Brewing Company
- Rock Bottom Brewery
- Hook & Ladder Brewing
- Shenandoah Brewing
- Gordon Biersch Brewery
- Fordham Brewery
- Widmer Brothers Brewing,
- Harpoon Brewery,
- Magic Hat Brewing
- Dogfish Head Brewery
Brew at the Zoo
National Zoo - Lion/Tiger Hill
3001 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC (map it)
Date and Time - Thursday, Aug. 23rd, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Tickets - $55.00 and are available online. This event is 21+, picture ID required. This event is generally for the 21-35 crowd, but all are welcome.
Nearest Metro subway station – Woodley Park/Zoo/Adams Morgan or Cleveland Park - Red Line and a three block walk.
Parking - Street parking is available, but watch for rush hour limitations and the parking meters, some my be in effect after 6:00.
Photos: Band photos courtesy of Welbilt.
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Another fun thing about going at night is that some of the animals are more active than in the heat of the day. Metro tip: it’s easier to get off at the Cleveland Park metro stop and walk downhill to the Zoo, instead of getting off at Woodley Park and walking up.
Great tips Marilyn. Thanks.
If the National Zoo website (via Ticketmaster) is sold out for this event, you can also get tickets at cost (no added charges) at ‘Craigslist Washingtondc tix’ (tickets) website.
Craigs is a good place to get tickets, just be careful. I’ll have a post on it soon.