BrewLights at ZooLights

Friends of the National Zoo's hoppiest holiday event, BrewLights, a ticketed microbrew and craft beer event, will take place during ZooLights, powered by Pepco. Guests can enjoy beer tastings from a dozen breweries and sample savory foods from top local restaurants, all under the bright lights of Washington, D.C.'s favorite holiday tradition. All proceeds support the critical work of the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute—including species preservation and animal care.

FONZ Members enjoy special pricing and early ticket access beginning October 19. Not a member? Join today!

The Event

Event Highlights

Throughout the evening, you’ll enjoy:

Unlimited tastings from a variety of breweries serving craft beer and microbrews
Exclusive access to BrewLights event sites withing ZooLights
- Clint Fields Plaza
- Elephant Community Center
- Elephant Outpost
- Great Cats Circle
Souvenir light-up tumbler
Snack stations throughout the event
The great feeling of knowing your ticket purchase has helped save species

Additional Details

BrewLights is an adult event. Guests must be at least 21 years old and present a valid photo ID. No babies or children are allowed.
Guests without a valid photo ID will not be permitted to enter the event.
Smoking is not permitted at the Zoo.
BrewLights will be held rain, snow, or shine.

Tickets

Join FONZ to take advantage of early ticket sales and discounts beginning Oct. 19. Non-member tickets go on sale Oct. 26.

This event is for guests 21 and over. No children or babies are permitted into the event areas.

Tickets include:

Unlimited beer tastings
Exclusive access to exclusive BrewLights event spaces within ZooLights
Souvenir light-up cup
Snack stations throughout the event

General Admission Tickets

$45 for members
$55 for non-members

2016 Breweries

Adroit Theory
Alewerks Brewing Company
Avery Brewing Co.
Beltway Brewing Company
Blue Mountain Brewery
Bluejacket Brewery
Bold Rock Hard Cider
Caboose Brewing Company
Denizens Brewing Co.
DuClaw Brewing Co.
Elysian Brewing Company
"Fatti" by Stelzer
Fordham and Dominion Brewing
Founders Brewing Co
Hellbender Brewing Company
Hoop Tea
Jack's Hard Cider
Lexington Brewing and Distilling
Mad Fox Brewing Company
Manor Hill Brewing
Narragansett Brewing Co.
Ninkasi Brewing Company
O'Connor Brewing Co.
Oliver Brewing Co.
Oskar Blues Brewery
Port City Brewing Company
Sixpoint Brewery
Smuttynose
The Brewer's Art
UNION Craft Brewing

Parking & Directions

We encourage BrewLights guests to drink responsibly and take public transportation to the event.

Metro

The Zoo is accessible by Metro Red Line at the Woodley Park-Zoo Station or the Cleveland Park Station, which are fewer than 10 minutes away from the Zoo.

Driving

Guests may enter through the Connecticut Avenue gate. Members must show their member card to receive the discounted rate.
Parking Rates:
Members: $11
Non-members: $22

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