Sept 19, 9am to 3pm: the herd is celebrating the 
Wildlife & Nature Festival. 
Adults Only · 21+
Sip Local. Rock Out.
Go Full ’80s.
Dust off your leg warmers, tease up your hair, and get ready to party like it’s 1985. The Zoo turns into the ultimate ’80s rock party for one wild night.
Countdown to Showtime
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The Night
Zero Chill.
One of the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center’s most anticipated adults-only events is back! This year we’re turning the Zoo into the ultimate ’80s rock party.
Brew at the Zoo Presented by Kaw Valley Bank features 30+ beer tables, epic ’80s arena rock, delicious local food trucks, interactive games, animal encounters, and a totally tubular evening exploring the Zoo after hours, all while supporting exceptional animal care and wildlife conservation.
Beer tables to sample
Local food trucks
Hours of live rock
Supports animal care
Tickets
Grab Your Crew. Grab Your Pass.
General Admission
Your all-access pass includes:
- Admission at 6 PM
- Unlimited beer sampling*
- Non-alcoholic drinks
- Live '80s arena rock
- Games & activities
- Animal experiences
- An unforgettable night at the Zoo with your friends
*Sampling included with admission.
VIP Admission
Take your night to the next level with an upgraded VIP experience featuring exclusive perks, premium offerings, and exciting surprises.
- Admission at 5 PM
- Special beer tastings
- VIP parking
- Fast Pass at tasting tables
- Complimentary giraffe feeding
- and more!
Designated Driver General Admission
- Admission at 6 PM
- Enjoy access to the full Brew at the Zoo experience, including nonalcoholic beverages, live music, games, activities, and animal experiences throughout the evening.
Must be 21+ to attend. Valid ID required at the gate.
The Pour
Beer Lineup
Sample brews from 30+ beer tables featuring local favorites and regional beverage partners.
01
785 Beer Company
02
Blind Tiger Brewery
03
Happy Basset Brewing Co.
Hairy Beast Brewing
Iron Rail Brewing
06
Force of Nature Brewing
Strathman Sales
Crown Distributors
09
Standard Beverage
10
Fields & Ivy Brewery
More Breweries
May Join the Party
Live Music
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Get ready to sing your heart out as Villains Dance brings the biggest hits from the golden age of ’80s arena rock.
From fist-pumping anthems to iconic sing-alongs, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into the front row of your favorite rock concert.
Games & Totally Awesome Fun
Stop at the Beer.
Bud Light Game Zone
Show off your skills or cheer on your friends! There’s fun around every corner.
Dunk Tank
Featuring local celebrities. Bring your best arm and your worst heckle.
dUNK TANK
Take Your
Best Shot
Local celebrities take the hot seat all night long. Bring your best arm and your worst heckle, then check the schedule below to see who’s up when.
Jennifer Goetz
Compass Marketing & Advertising Partners
Brings a background in marketing, communications, and design to her work at Compass, plus a stint as Kansas’s Assistant State Treasurer. A lifelong Kansan active on local boards.
Dane Kroll
KSNT
Author and publisher behind Kroll Creations, seen on Fox 43 AM Live weekday mornings at 9 on KTMJ. A Topeka native, proud to call the Capital City home.
Mayor Spencer Duncan
City of Topeka
A lifelong Topekan sworn in as Mayor in 2026 after serving on the Topeka City Council and as Deputy Mayor. Involved with the Topeka Zoo Board and more.
Rep. Tobias Schlingensiepen
Kansas House, District 55
Represents Kansas House District 55 since 2023, serving on the Agriculture and Natural Resources, Corrections and Juvenile Justice, Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications, and Local Government Committees. Senior Pastor of First Congregational Church in Topeka since 2005.
bRADLEY j
94.5 Country
Brings plenty of energy, humor, and personality to the airwaves on 94.5 Country Topeka. A proud Northeast Kansas guy who loves connecting with listeners.
Food Trucks
Because every rock legend needs great food between encores.
Dress the Part
Whether you go all out with neon colors, acid-wash denim, leather jackets, leg warmers, big hair, or your favorite vintage band tee, we encourage you to join in the fun. Dressing up isn’t required, but it’s highly encouraged, and you just might find yourself in the middle of the most rad photo ops of the night.
Past Years
Plan Your Night
Good to know
Brew at the Zoo is a fundraising event benefiting the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center. Your purchase helps support exceptional animal care, conservation, and educational programs. Thank you for making a difference! We look forward to seeing you there!
Age Requirement
Brew at the Zoo is a 21+ event. Please bring a valid, government-issued photo ID, as it will be checked upon entry. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend, and a valid ID is required for admission.
Thank you for your understanding.
Rain or Shine
Brew at the Zoo event happens rain or shine.
Tickets
All ticket sales are final, and refunds will not be issued.
OUR SPONSORS
THE CREW BEHIND
THE PARTY
A huge thanks to the businesses fueling this year’s Brew at the Zoo.
Presenting Sponsor
Kaw Valley Bank
Wildlife Cheers sponsor
Premier One
Jungle Brew sponsor
Kansas Gas Service
Jungle Brew sponsor
HF Group
Jungle Brew sponsor
FIT Excavating
Jungle Brew sponsor
DL Smith Electric
Jungle Brew sponsor
TRAK Roofing
Jungle Brew sponsor
Long Trucking
VIP Food sponsor
2 Chefs
Rock for a Reason
the Animals
Every ticket purchased helps support the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center’s mission to provide exceptional animal care, inspire conservation, and create unforgettable experiences for our community.
We’ll see you at Brew at the Zoo!
