ZooBrew at Seneca Park Zoo

Name: ZooBrew: September 5 2025
Start: 2025-09-05T17:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-05T21:00:00-04:00
Location: At The Zoo

Spend an evening outdoors at the Seneca Park Zoo with a drink in hand at ZooBrew! Enjoy great live music, delicious food and drink, and animal experiences at this afterhours event exclusively for adults 21+.

What's ZooBrew?

ZooBrew, Seneca Park Zoo’s exclusive happy hour event, supports elephant conservation with a portion of each ticket sold!

Join us at the only event in town where you can help save elephants from extinction just by attending! Refreshments and delicious food are available for purchase including beer, cider, hard seltzer, and n/a options. From Trailside to the Savanna Plaza, there are three live music locations where you can relax and enjoy local music with your crew.

Meet animal ambassadors and learn about the incredible animals who live at Seneca Park Zoo during keeper chats that happen throughout the night.

Through the support of ZooBrews, we have raised over $65,000 for elephant conservation. Help us reach our goal of raising $7,000 for elephant conservation in 2025!

NEW ZooBrew Season Pass!

New for ZooBrew 2025, the ZooBrew Season Pass gives you entry into each of four ZooBrew events. Just scan your pass at the gate and you’re in for our June, July, August, and September dates.

Tickets on sale now!

General Tickets: $15 in advance // $12 for members // $20 at the door!

VIP Tickets: $60 advance only, limited tickets available!

Season Pass: $50 online only!

VIP tickets include parking spot in the Cornell Cooperative Extension lot (entry from 2449 St. Paul Blvd), admission, separate VIP entry, and 2 drink tickets. Guests who carpool with the VIP ticketholder must purchase a general admission ticket in advance. 

Guests must be 21+ to attend.

WHEN

June 20
July 11
August 15
September 5

5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
(Last Entry 7:30 p.m.)

WHERE

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

PARKING

Parking is free, but 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!

Live music provided by:

June 20, 2025

Some Ska Band

iSteel

Amaryllis

July 11, 2025

IGNiTE! Reggae Band

Cammy Enaharo & Jared Tinkham

The Rhino Chasers

August 15, 2025

Latin Night!

NuevaEra Radio

Duo Latino

Trio Latino

September 5, 2025

Monica Hall Band

SHADES

Neil Van Dorn

Treat your crew to a
private party!

You and your guests get exclusive treatment by booking a private party! Receive special entry, discounted tickets (groups 25+), and delicious food and drink from your private tent location. This experience will sell out so get in touch today!

Contact [email protected]

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Know Before You Go:

ALL ticket sales are final: non-refundable, and date specific. Tickets purchased will be considered donations to Seneca Park Zoo Society.

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

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]

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 but space is very limited, and we highly recommend carpooling, rideshare, or using Uber/Lyft.

Last Entry: 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.

Want to play ZooBrew?

We are booked for ZooBrew 2025! Thank you to all those who submitted.** Please know that we are always looking for new talent to keep ZooBrew fresh, fun, and help us put on the best ZooBrew possible! If you are interested in performing 2026 ZooBrew, apply at the link below.