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Zoo Brew at Blank Park Zoo

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07/29/2026

Your Wednesday plans = Zoo Brew, presented by Veridian Credit Union! 🙌🍺

Enjoy a night out at the Zoo during Zoo Brew, presented by Veridian Credit Union! Get ready for live music from Plastic Apartment, local brewery samples, tasty food trucks, animal experiences, and more.

Learn more and get your tickets at blankparkzoo.com/zoobrew. 🐫

07/27/2026

Meet the Music, featuring Plastic Apartment! 🎶🥁🎤

Since 2007, this group has been playing together after forming as underclassmen at Iowa State University. They are no strangers to town festivals, summer concert series, weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, and more. From classic rock to modern country, '90s alternative to today's pop, they'll make sure the crowd is ready to rock!

Catch them live at this week's Zoo Brew, presented by Veridian Credit Union. 🎉 Purchase tickets ahead of time here: blankparkzoo.com/zoobrew

07/21/2026

Zoo Brew is BACK tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22! Here's what you can expect:

🎶 Live music from Zachary Freedom on the Joseph Stage
🍗 Local eats & sweets from Kaaswagen, Triple Bs, and Outside Scoop
🍻 Brewery samples
🐐 Animal experiences
✨ & more!

Tag a friend you want to go to Zoo Brew with. 😉

07/20/2026

Meet the Music, featuring Zachary Freedom! 🎶🪕🎙️

Zachary Freedom is a self-taught Iowa singer-songwriter who has been writing and performing music for more than a decade. He brings a heartfelt acoustic style to every performance, mixing original songs with familiar favorites. Be sure to catch Zachary live at Zoo Brew this Wednesday, July 22, while you explore the zoo, enjoy local brews, and experience a wild night out! 🍻

07/13/2026

Meet the Music, featuring Sushi Roll! 🎸🤘🎶🎙️

Since 2012, Sushi Roll has been entertaining crowds with their unique blend of high-energy pop, rock, and theatrical performances. With fun costumes and a setlist packed with crowd favorite hits from artists like Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, AC/DC, P!nk, and the Jackson 5, they're sure to keep you singing and dancing all night long.

See them live at Zoo Brew, presented by Veridian Credit Union, this week on July 15! Plus, wear your best animal print and help us celebrate the 21st birthdays of Papa the miniature donkey and Ma the kookaburra.

07/07/2026

YAY for Zoo Brew this week! 🍻🎶

Zoo Brew, presented by Veridian Credit Union, is back this Wednesday, July 8 with live music from The Sheet!

Enjoy a kid-free night at the Zoo featuring free brewery samples, delicious local food trucks, animal experiences, and more. It's the perfect chance to take your time exploring the Zoo, learn about your favorite species, and even spot some animals that are more active during the evening hours.

Grab your tickets now: https://tinyurl.com/zoobrew2026 ✨

07/06/2026

Meet the Music, featuring The Sheet! 🍍🎶🎸

A fan favorite is back this week at Zoo Brew, presented by Veridian Credit Union! The Sheet performs a mix of cover songs and original music, blending reggae, soul, and their own unique style and sound.

See them LIVE this Wednesday, July 8! Doors open at 6 p.m., with music starting at 7 p.m.

🎟️ Purchase tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/zoobrew2026

06/30/2026

ZOO BREW CREW: there will be NO Zoo Brew, presented by Veridian Credit Union this week, (Wednesday, July 1, 2026), but we'll be back next week, July 8, with live music from The Sheet!

In the meantime, we'd love to see your favorite Zoo Brew memories so far. Share your photos in the comments below! 📸🤩

06/24/2026

POV: You remembered it's Zoo Brew Wednesday. 🍻🐾

Good news... there's still time to make plans. Join us tonight for live music, local drinks, animal experiences, and an adults-only evening at the Zoo.

See you at 6 PM, at Zoo Brew, presented by Veridian Credit Union! 👀 Purchase tickets: blankparkzoo.com/zoobrew

06/22/2026

🎶 Meet the Music featuring Emma Butterworth!

Born in Des Moines and now based in Chicago, singer-songwriter Emma Butterworth grew up surrounded by music. Raised by musicians and avid music fans, Emma was introduced to a wide variety of genres from an early age. Her father, Mike Butterworth of The Nadas, encouraged her musical exploration, leading her from childhood piano lessons to teaching herself guitar in high school.

Catch Emma live at Zoo Brew presented by Veridian Credit Union THIS Wednesday, June 24! Get your tickets today. blankparkzoo.com/zoobrew 🍻

Address

7401 SW 9th Street
Des Moines, IA
50315

Opening Hours

5:30pm - 9pm

Telephone

(515) 285-4722

Website

https://www.blankparkzoo.com/events/zoo-brew

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