All proceeds from Zoo Brew benefit the Santa Barbara Zoo animals.

All proceeds from Zoo Brew benefit the Santa Barbara Zoo animals.

Zoo Brew, the annual fundraiser that brings beer lovers and animal lovers together, returns to the Santa Barbara Zoo, 3-6 p.m. Saturday, June 4, with a VIP hour, 2-3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online here.

Visitors can enjoy the day sipping a herd of beverages — and meeting the people who craft them — in addition to experiencing animal encounters. The event features craft beverage makers from California, including beer, cider, hard seltzer, and wine.

The success of Zoo Brew is due, in great part, to the donations from its beverage partners. Breweries, wineries, and beverage purveyors interested in participating can get more information here.

General admission tickets are $65 per person and include unlimited beer tastings and one Zoo Brew 2022 commemorative cup. VIP tickets, at $105 per person, include all general admission perks, plus early entry and appetizers. All proceeds benefit the animals at the Santa Barbara Zoo. For ages 21 and over only.

For more about Zoo Brew and to see participating partners, call 805-962-5339.