EARLY-BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR BREW AT THE ZOO

Memorial Day Weekend’s favorite tasting safari returns on May 23

Atlanta’s longtime Memorial Day Weekend festival tradition roars back to kick-off the summer at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The 21-and-up event will feature sampling of brews from more than 30 top Georgia breweries and cideries; evening wildlife viewing with special Keeper Talks; live music at venues throughout the Zoo; classic yard games; and rides on the Endangered Species Carousel.

New for 2026 are free, unlimited sessions with custom photo strips at two Robot Booth photo booths inside the Zoo and the new Brew Challenge, a digital scavenger hunt with the chance to enter to win prizes.

The 2026 music lineup includes party rock heroes The Geeks, back for their third Brew at the Zoo on the Grand Pavilion main stage; DJ Dmark, a popular presence at many Atlanta events, in Flamingo Plaza; The Cherry Bomb, with Joan Jett covers and other 80s hits in Zambezi Elephant Plaza; and Ben Wade Band, with the perfect acoustic welcome as guests enter the event. DJ Kate will bring the vibes for VIP guests in the Michael & Thalia Carlos Ballroom in Savanna Hall.

Now through April 26, Early Bird tickets are $50 for Zoo Atlanta Members; $60 for non-Members.

VIP tickets are available at $120 and include early entry beginning at 4:30 p.m.; exclusive access to the VIP Lounge in the Michael & Thalia Carlos Ballroom; music from DJ Kate; a curated charcuterie box from Graze Craze; access to private restrooms and air conditioning; exclusive beer and wine tastings; a swag bag featuring a Brew at the Zoo bag, event T-shirt, bottled water and snacks; and a limited-edition Brew at the Zoo pint glass. New for VIP guests is the Pavilion VIP Outpost, a dedicated VIP beer station in the Grand Pavilion.

Beginning April 27, tickets will be $60 for Zoo Atlanta Members; $70 for non-Members; and $130 for VIP.

An Atlanta tradition for almost 20 years, Brew at the Zoo has a history of selling out; advance tickets are strongly encouraged. Get tickets here at zooatlanta.org.

Signature events such as Brew at the Zoo benefit Zoo Atlanta operations that support conservation programs and partnerships around the world. Learn more at zooatlanta.org/conservation.

Brew at the Zoo is open to ages 21 and up only; guests under 21 will not be admitted.

 

MEDIA CONTACT:  
Rachel Davis
Director of Communications
rdavis@zooatlanta.org  
404.624.2812 

Gavin Johnson
Public Relations Manager
404.624.5980
gjohnson@zooatlanta.org  

ABOUT: About Zoo Atlanta 
A proud accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the gold standard for animal care and welfare, Zoo Atlanta has a mission to save wildlife and their habitats through conservation, research, education, and engaging experiences. The Zoo is home to hundreds of animals representing more than 200 species from around the world, many of them endangered or critically endangered. Highlights include a transformed African Savanna featuring expanded habitats for African elephants, giraffes, zebras, ostrich, warthogs, meerkats, and rhinos; one of North America’s largest populations of great apes; and a global center of excellence for the care and study of reptiles and amphibians. Recent transformations include a newly updated African lion complex, opened in April 2025, and the state-of-the-art Rollins Animal Health Center, completed in 2024. For more information, visit zooatlanta.org.