MAY 26

It’s safe to say that there’s no shortage of springtime festivals in Atlanta, but not many of them allow guests sip libations among more than 1,000 animals from across the globe.

Enter Brew at the Zoo, held Memorial Day weekend at Zoo Atlanta. Now in its 11th year, the event has become an Atlanta tradition, with tickets selling out every year. Guests can choose from more than 70 beers and a limited selection of wine, and they’ll have a chance to experience the zoo after-hours. The evening also includes live music from local bands, including All The Locals, 30Vice and Alex Ahn. VIP tickets earn guests early entry at 4:30 p.m., along with exclusive beer and wine pours, and an air conditioned VIP Lounge.

Proceeds from the festival support Zoo Atlanta’s efforts to preserve species and their habitats, as well as field programs for wildlife and land everywhere from Atlanta to Africa.

zooatlanta.org/event/brew-at-the-zoo

STORIES: Claire Ruhlin