Halloween Zoo Brew with John Paul Jones Group

Friday, October 11 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Lions and tigers and BOOze, oh my! For those 21 and older, grab your best costume and come celebrate Halloween at the Zoo. Enjoy a night of hand crafted light displays, a haunted train ride, adult trick or treat with local brew samples, and so much more. Featuring music from John Paul Jones Group in the Holmes Foster Event Center.

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Food Truck: Kaaswagen

ADMISSION

Zoo Brew Season Pass Holders - FREE

General Admission Ticket - $20:

• Admission into Blank Park Zoo
• Craft Brew Samples
• Access to experiences such as the costume contest and live music in the Holmes Foster Event Center

Zoo Member Admission Ticket - $10:

• Admission into Blank Park Zoo
• Craft Brew Samples
• Access to experiences such as the costume contest and live music in the Holmes Foster Event Center

VIP Ticket - $40
Member VIP Ticket - $25

• VIP Haunted Train *Please note the train is weather dependent. Another haunted experience will be available if the train does not run.
• Exclusive VIP Craft Brew Samples
• 15 minute early admission
• VIP Koozie
• VIP exclusive seating in the event center

Prepaid Zoo Brew tickets will be accepted. Must be 21 to enter. No children allowed. Must present ID at door. Rain or shine.
Discovery Center indoor exhibits will be closed.

PLEASE NOTE: The animals must go in for the night before sunset, and so they will not be available for viewing during Halloween Zoo Brew.

Costume Contest in the Holmes Foster Event Center

Bring your inner character center stage for the annual Halloween Zoo Brew costume contest! This in person contest with three categories is judged by zoo volunteers with crowd assistance. The prize for each category is a behind the scenes tour for their group. All participants must sign up in advance and be present to participate/win. There will be a sign up station in the event center vestibule.

Participants must be signed up by 7:45 p.m.

Categories include:

• Individual
• Pair (two people)
• Group (three or more people)

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For more information about Zoo Brew, please call 515-285-4722 or contact events@blankparkzoo.org

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For more information about Zoo Brew, please call 515-285-4722 or contact events@blankparkzoo.org

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NO MONKEY BUSINESS ALLOWED:

1. This is a 21 & over event. Must present Valid ID at the Door
2. Disorderly conduct will result in your removal from the event. This includes trespassing into restricted areas, the feeding of animals, teasing or yelling at the animals, and dumping of liquids in a non-designated area.
3. Respect all fences and boundaries. They are there for your safety and the safety of the animals.
4. No re-entry. If you leave the event for any reason, you will be unable to return.
5. Last entry at 8:00 pm. Bars close at 8:15 pm.
6. Blank Park Zoo is a smoke-free environment. No smoking, including e-cigarettes, are allowed on Zoo grounds.
7. No refunds. Not for resale. Rain or shine.