Oktoberfest Adult Night at the Zoo

Raise a stein and enjoy a wild twist on your classic Oktoberfest!

Bavarian-themed menu items will be available for purchase, such as Beer Cheese Loaded Fries, Brats, Bavarian Pretzels, and - of course- beer! Be sure to add the Sampler Package* when you purchase tickets to enjoy samples of some local brews throughout the zoo campus.

Plus, enter for a chance to win a private animal experience for four led by one of our expert Zookeepers!

*Beer sample package add-on must be purchased at the time of ticket purchase. Samples will NOT be available for purchase on-site.

Oktoberfest Schedule

• 5:30 pm: Early access for Premier and Series ticket holders
• 5:30-8:30 pm: Bars Open
• 5:30-8:30 pm: Lawn games on Primate Lawn
• 6-9 pm: General Admission - Visit your favorite animals!
• 6-8:30 pm: Hammer & Nails game hosted by Rough Cut Social on the Primate Lawn
• 6:30 pm: Raindancer (Mini Horse) Walkabout
• 7-8:30 pm: Live performance by the Brass Holes on Shoreline (Green space near black bears)

Guests are welcome and encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on during the Brass Holes performance.