PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Zoo will host a special evening with unlimited tastings of more than 100 seasonal beers and ciders. On Saturday, September 16, you can enjoy delicious food trucks, live music, and the fantastic animals at America's first Zoo. The Philadelphia Zoo hosts a special night.

Only adults with a valid photo ID over 21 are allowed to attend. OktoBEARfest supports the Philadelphia Zoo’s mission of inspiring joy and discovery about animals and their environments.

This year, the Peacock Pavilion will be transformed into an authentic Bavarian Beer Tent, complete with Oktoberfest beer, pretzel-eating competitions, and stein-holding competitions. (Prizes!) OktoBEARfest features live performances by local DJs and Philly's Oktoberfest Polka Band #1, Polkadelphia.

The Zoo will offer guests the opportunity to taste over 100 seasonal beers, including those from Warsteiner Urban Village Brewing Company Big Oyster Brewery and Conshohocken Brewing Company evil genius. While visiting the animals, guests can enjoy the best local food trucks.