Brew at the Zoo

Brew at the Zoo is a special beer-themed event with craft beverage tastings, food, live music, and animal encounters at the Greater Vancouver Zoo.

In 2026 the event happens on September 12th.

For tickets and full details about the event, click Brew at the Zoo 2026. Or, for the attraction’s official website, visit gvzoo.com.

Craft Beer & Beverage Event at the Zoo

Brew at the Zoo gives adults a chance to experience the zoo after regular hours while enjoying local craft beverages, live entertainment and special animal experiences. The evening combines wildlife, food and drinks with a variety of activities throughout the zoo. The event includes after-hours access to the zoo with a selection of local breweries, cideries, distilleries and food vendors, along with special programming created for adult ages 19+.

Where and When is Brew at the Zoo

In 2026 Brew at the Zoo takes place on Saturday, September 12th, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. The event happens at the Greater Vancouver Zoo, which is located at 5048 – 264th Street in Aldergrove (which is a neighbourhood in Langley). Doors and participating breweries open at 4:00 pm. The event is for guests ages 19 and older.

The event includes free parking and after-hours access to the zoo. Guests can also use the new Hop-On-Hop-Off Safari Express Train to travel around the grounds during the evening.

For tickets and full details about the event, click Brew at the Zoo.

What to Expect

Brew at the Zoo features craft beverage tastings from participating breweries, cideries and distilleries. Each tasting credit provides a 3.5-ounce sample which can be enjoyed using the keepsake mini tasting mug and lanyard included with admission.

In 2026 the participating craft beverage lineup includes Blackfly, Bomber, Dead Frog, Five Roads Brewing, Ravens Brewing, Roots & Wings Distillery, Trainwreck and others. Guests can mix and match alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during the event. Non-alcoholic options are available at Oasis Kitchen, Oasis Express and Campfire Cabin.

Special animal programming is another part of the evening. Guests can enjoy adult-themed animal spotlights, special animal encounters and other wildlife experiences. A lion feeding is scheduled as one of the evening’s featured experiences while the Wallaby Walkthrough remains open until dusk.

Live music and special performers happen throughout the evening. Yard games provide another activity for guests to enjoy while exploring the zoo, sampling beverages and taking in the after-hours atmosphere.

Brew at the Zoo in Langley

Ticket Options

Three ticket options are available for Brew at the Zoo in 2026. The Explorer Pass includes five tasting credits and costs $65 in advance while the Adventurer Pass includes 10 tasting credits for $75 (which equals just $2 per additional tasting). The Connoisseur Pass includes 15 tasting credits and costs $85. Door prices are $72, $82 and $92 while zoo members receive 10% off advance ticket prices.

Every ticket includes event admission, free parking, the new Hop-On-Hop-Off Safari Express Train, a keepsake mini tasting mug and lanyard, and the applicable number of tasting credits. Additional five-credit tasting cards can also be purchased for $15 (which works out to $3 per tasting).

Tasting credits can be redeemed for 3.5-ounce samples from participating beverage partners. Guests can also mix and match alcoholic and non-alcoholic options throughout the event.

For tickets and full details about the event, click Brew at the Zoo.

About the Greater Vancouver Zoo

The Greater Vancouver Zoo is a 120-acre wildlife attraction in the Fraser Valley. It’s home to over five dozen species and many rescued and donated animals. The zoo is a family-friendly wildlife attraction where visitors can see animals from around the world while learning about wildlife and conservation.

The zoo has focused on education, animal care and conservation since its establishment in 1970. Its grounds feature a variety of animal habitats, walking trails and educational experiences giving guests opportunities to explore the zoo at their own pace. Most of the enclosures are quite large, which is great for the animals.

The zoo is home to a wide range of animals, with exhibits and experiences designed to provide closer views of wildlife and information about the species. Seasonal programs and special animal encounters also give visitors additional ways to learn about the animals and their habitats.

In addition to Brew at the Zoo, the Greater Vancouver Zoo hosts other events at other times of the year too, including around Easter, Mother’s Day and Christmas. There is also the Spring Festival at the Zoo which takes place around Lunar New Year.

Brew at the Zoo