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BIRDS, BEES & BREWS!

Raise a glass and celebrate spring at our Birds, Bees, and Brews tasting event! Stroll the Zoo after-hours as you sample some of our region’s best brews. Save the Date, May 9, 2025, early-bird tickets on sale now!

A TASTING CELEBRATION!

Cheers to spring! Kick off springtime in Rochester at Seneca Park Zoo with an after-hours tasting event highlighting inclusive local brews – from beer, coffee, and cider to kombucha and hop water. Enjoy tastings as you explore animal habitats, get up close with our animal ambassadors, snack at local food trucks, learn about the “birds and the bees” of the animal kingdom and ecology from our naturalist team, and more. This 21+ night out is the perfect way to welcome the warmer months to come! 
 
Love it? Take it home! Select N/A tasting vendors will be selling products for guests to take home that night. 
 
Raise a glass for a fundraiser that directly supports Seneca Park Zoo Society’s mission of providing education and conservation programs to our community and around the world.

Get your tickets now!


SUPPORT THE ZOO AND REGIONAL BREWERS

This event will showcase some of the region’s best brews –
from cider and beer to coffee and kombucha 

We encourage utilizing rideshare/Uber/Lyft when possible as parking can be tough.
Use the drop off area for rideshares, getting you into the park and into the event faster!

WHERE

Seneca Park Zoo
2222 St. Paul Street
Rochester, NY 14621

WHEN

May 9, 2025
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
(Gates close at 7:30 p.m.)

TICKETS

Early Bird Tickets $55
February 7 – April 25
General Admission Tickets $65 starting April 26

Tickets include:
Tastings from all vendors
Exclusive 5 oz. tasting cup
2 Drawing tickets 

Guest must be 21 years or older to attend.

 

2025 TASTING PARTNERS

Beer

42 North

Big Ditch Brewing Company

Hammburg Brewing Company

Meiers Creek Brewing Company

Jacks Abby

Ommegang

Thin Man Brewery

Three Heads Brewing Company

Tröegs Brewing

Resurgence Brewing Co.

Swiftwater Brewing

Stoneyard Brewing

Cider

1911 Cider

Blackbird Cider Works

Blakes Hard Cider

Blue Barn Cider

Downeast Cider House

Three Brothers - Bombshell Hard Cider & War Horse Brewing

South Hill Cider

Coffee

Joe Bean Coffee Roasters

Coffee Connection

Union Place Coffee Roasters

Pandamonium Coffee House

Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters

TiA Coffee

N/A


Athletic Brewing

Happy Gut Kombucha

Timbucha Kombucha

*Plus, a selection of attending breweries serving n/a beers

NATURALISTS AT NIGHT*

Join us in the Rocky Coast Gallery as our Naturalist Team chats about the wild world of animal reproduction featuring exclusive animals from our ambassador program. Learn the fun and interesting ways animals flirt, pick a mate, and procreate. 

*$10 Ticket add-on at checkout

Session #1: 6:30 – 7 p.m. 

Session #2: 7:30 – 8 p.m.

SNACKS

Rob’s Kabobs

Rob’s Sweet Tooth

Roc City Sammich

ACTIVITIES

Meet Beekeepers & see a live hive with Empire State Honey Producers Association

Pollinator & Snow Leopard Naturalist Stations

Test your taste buds with cricket & beer pairings

Drawings for unique prizes

Docent chats about “birds and the bees” of Seneca Park Zoo animals

Money raised from this event goes directly towards the Seneca Park Zoo’s education and conservation programs both here in our region and throughout the world. Together we can connect with, care for, and support wildlife and wild places!

Thank you to all of our partners and sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor:

Naturalists at Night Sponsor:

Solar Partner Sponsor:

Tasting Area Sponsor:

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

We can’t wait for you to join us. Just a few
things to help you get ready for a night of fun:
 

Rain or Shine This is an outdoor event, and there are limited indoor and covered areas. Dress appropriately for the weather.  

Parking is Free There are several open lots located throughout the Zoo.  

This is a 21 & Over Event Valid 21+ photo ID is required for entry. Children are not permitted.  

Tastings Beverage tastings will start at 5:30 p.m.
Last call is 8:15 p.m.
 

Navigate The Night There will be tasting maps located throughout the Zoo that share where vendors and activities are located. The animal enrichment schedule will be posted at the entrance and online day of the event.  

Take Home Your Favorites Select tasting partners will be selling at this event. Refer to the full participating vendor list above to see which products you can purchase to enjoy at home. Purchased items can be picked up from Zoo staff at the beverage Check-Out tent when you exit the Zoo. 

Last Entry Is at 7:30 p.m. If you leave the event for any reason, you will be unable to return. 

Safety First Your safety is our priority. All bags will be subject to inspection by security. Outside food and beverages are not permitted and will be confiscated at the entrance.  

Smoke-Free Park Smoking and vaping of any kind is only permitted in parking lots outside of Zoo grounds.  

Zoo Accessibility Wheelchairs are available at our ZooShop, free of charge. Limited availability on a first come, first served basis. To reserve a wheelchair, contact [email protected] 

Get your tickets now!

Please contact our
special events manager,
Angela Giuseppetti [email protected] 
585-295-7388

Stay Updated

Keep in touch with your friends at Seneca Park Zoo on this event and more! There’s always something happening at the Zoo.