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Popular beer-tasting fundraiser returns to Sanford

SANFORD, Fla. — If you enjoy the adult hobby of sampling beer but are also a kid at heart who loves a good old-fashioned trip to the zoo — mark your calendar.

Central Florida Zoo’s popular “Brews Around the Zoo” fundraiser will return April 9.

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Organizers said the spring beer-tasting event will feature 30 craft beers while supporting a good cause.

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“It’s a win-win,” Zoo Director Stephanie Williams said.

“We get to connect with the community through something fun, and we get to raise money to continue our mission of educating people and empowering them to act on behalf of wildlife by sharing these awesome animals.”

Brews Around the Zoo 2022 will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, rain or shine.

Early Access and VIP ticketholders can enter at 4 p.m.

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The event also features live music, a seltzer station and wine tastings, organizers said.

Food selections will be available for purchase.

The fundraiser is open only to those age 21 and up; guests must show a valid ID upon entry.

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is located at 3755 W. Seminole Blvd. Sanford, FL 32771.

See the map below for the location of the event:

For more details about Brews Around the Zoo, including ticket information, click here.

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