ZooTampa 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa, 813-935-8552 ZooTampa is without a doubt a lowkey, local favorite, and it's alsoa much cheaper option than heading to Busch Gardens. Visit the new stingray touch tank, ride some rides, checkout primates, big cats and marine animals, and stroll around with a beer and a pretzel. Photo via ZooTampa/Facebook Credit: ZooTampa

ZooTampa 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa, 813-935-8552 ZooTampa is without a doubt a lowkey, local favorite, and it’s alsoa much cheaper option than heading to Busch Gardens. Visit the new stingray touch tank, ride some rides, checkout primates, big cats and marine animals, and stroll around with a beer and a pretzel. Photo via ZooTampa/Facebook Credit: ZooTampa

What’s better than an adventure at the zoo? A tipsy one loaded with food and access to new exhibits without kids. ZooBrews is an all-inclusive evening where proceeds benefit ZooTampa’s conservation, animal care, and community educational programs.

Keep in mind, you must be at least 21 years old to attend, so make sure to call your babysitter for a parents’ night out. All general admission ticket holders get one-on-ones with wildlife, which means your Instagram is set to have a photo of you sipping a brew with a sloth. Attendees also get to enjoy live music, games, bites and the Dinos Alive! exhibit which runs from Feb. 29-May 31.

VIP tickets get you in an hour early, admission to a special pre-party at Roaring Springs and all-night access to the VIP lounge.

Sat. March 7. 7 p.m.-11 p.m. $90-$125. ZooTampa at Lowry Park, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa. cltampa.com

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This article appears in Feb 27 – Mar 5, 2020.