PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Zoo is set to host its largest beer festival of the year on Saturday, July 19, offering visitors a unique evening of craft beverages, live music, and wildlife encounters.
Running from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with early VIP entry at 6:00 p.m., the Summer Ale Festival promises more than 100 craft beers, ciders, hard seltzers, and iced teas. Taps will close at 9:30 p.m.
Guests can sample offerings from local and regional breweries such as Vault Brewing, Jersey Girl Brewing, and Flying Fish. Non-beer options include Stateside Seltzer and Sea Isle Iced Tea. A diverse lineup of food trucks, including Chickie’s & Pete’s, Mac Mart, and Bacon on a Stick, will provide dishes to pair with the drinks.
The entertainment schedule features local bands Ridge Runners, Kind Hearted Strangers, and Nik Greeley and the Operators on the Impala Stage, alongside sets from DJ Quigs and DJ Corey throughout the grounds.
Festivalgoers will also have access to new zoo attractions, including ZOOtopiaries and Flamingo Cove, making for a lively backdrop to the evening’s festivities.
“This year, we’re really revving up the party atmosphere with a brand-new lineup of musical performances and the best regional food and beverages,” said Patrick McMaster, Vice President of Marketing and Communications. “Most importantly, every ticket sale supports the care of our 1,900 animals.”
Tickets start at $65 for general admission and $75 for early entry, with discounts for Zoo members. Non-drinker tickets are also available. All attendees must be 21 or older, and tickets must be purchased in advance through the Zoo’s website.
The Summer Ale Festival serves as a fundraiser for the Zoo’s mission to inspire action for animals and habitats and will be held rain or shine.
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