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Lions and tigers and brews, oh my! Washington, D.C.’s favorite beer festival is back at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo on Thursday, Sept. 8. From 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., guests will enjoy unlimited free beer tastings from more than 40 breweries, live music, food truck fare, after-hours access to the Great Cats exhibit and live music by Rollex Band and Ewabo Steel Drum Trio.
You must be 21+ to attend Brew at the Zoo. Children and infants will not be permitted to enter.
Please note, event plans may change due to COVID.
Animal Demonstration Schedule
- 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Great Cats on view (Great Cats Circle)
- 6:30 p.m.| Meet a Reptile (Entrance to Claws & Paws Pathway)
- 6:30 p.m. | Meet a Donkey and/or Baby Goat (Entrance to Kids’ Farm)
- 7 p.m. | Meet a Small Mammal (Entrance to Claws & Paws Pathway)
- 7:30 p.m. | Meet a Reptile (Entrance to Claws & Paws Pathway)
- 7:30 p.m. | Meet a Donkey and/or Baby Goat (Entrance to Kids’ Farm)
- 8 p.m. | Meet a Small Mammal (Entrance to Claws & Paws Pathway)
- 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Exotic Bird Meet & Greet