ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero and the Charles Paddock Zoo are announcing the 11th Annual “Brew at the Zoo.” Mark your calendar for Saturday, Sept. 7, as they “Party with Purpose — Sipping to Support Wildlife Conservation” from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
A variety of craft beer, wine, cider, seltzer, and distilled spirits will be available at this exclusive evening at the zoo. Expect a special welcome reception with a pouring of special spirits, cider, and wine as you enter the zoo (first come, first served). Guests can expect a wide variety of craft breweries from San Luis Obispo County and the surrounding area.
Check out who is participating (and the list continues to grow):
- Ancient Peaks Winery (Santa Margarita)
- Ballast Point Brewing (San Diego)
- Black Market Spirits Central Coast
- Blast & Brew (Atascadero/ Paso Robles/ Pismo)
- Cali Squeeze Seltzer (Paso Robles)
- Central Coast Brewing (San Luis Obispo)
- Eberle Winery (Paso Robles)
- Fig Mountain Brewing (Buellton)
- Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles)
- Golden State Cider
- KiloKilo Brewing (Paso Robles)
- Kula Vineyards & Winery (Atascadero)
- MEA Wine (Atascadero)
- Oak and Otter Brewing Company (San Luis Obispo)
- Pupoloco Sangria
- Shindig Cider (San Luis Obispo)
- SLO Cider (San Luis Obispo)
- Spent Grain Brewing (Atascadero)
- Tarantula Hill Brewing (Thousand Oaks)
- Topa Topa (Ventura/ Ojai/ Santa Barbara/ Camarillo)
- Wild Fields Brewhouse (Atascadero)
Non-alcoholic beverages will be available for designated drivers from Paradise Shaved Ice, and plenty of water will be available for all the zoo’s guests.
Enjoy special guests, The Vibe Setters and Ghost Monster, rockin’ the evening away. Entertainment and music with Medina Light Show and Designs will include games, a costume contest, plus a hula hoop and a dance contest, so be ready to win some great prizes, too. A variety of food will be available for purchase, including everything from tacos to gourmet wraps and sandwiches to hot dogs, as well as sweets from shaved ice to cookie dough to pies. Plus, attendees will receive a collectible glass and T-shirts that are available for purchase.
Thank you to our sponsors, including Gold sponsor Waste Management and Bronze Sponsors 5 Star Rain Gutters & Mechanics Bank. A special thank you to Pacific Beverage Company and En Fuego Events for assisting with the variety of beverages. All proceeds from this event will benefit the zoo’s ongoing education and conservation efforts.
The Charles Paddock Zoo is one of only 236 total institutions that are accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). The zoo is dedicated to the conservation of endangered species, educating the public about the natural world, and providing a safe and stimulating recreational resource for residents and visitors of the Central Coast of California. Over 200 animals call the Charles Paddock Zoo home, including red pandas, monkeys, fossa, meerkats, parrots, a Malayan Tiger, a variety of reptiles, and more.
Online tickets are available now for $40 per person (service fee is not included). Designated driver tickets are $15 per person. If not sold out, tickets will be $50 per person on the day of the event starting at 5 p.m. at the ticket booth at the zoo. Don’t delay, purchase your tickets at VisitAtascadero.com/Brew-at-the-Zoo
This very special event will be closed to the public and is available only for guests 21 years of age and over. Designated drivers must also be over 21 if attending this event. For information, go to charlespaddockzoo.org or call the zoo at (805) 461-5080.
