Turtle Back Zoo to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with “Brew at the Zoo” Craft Beer Festival

(June 20, 2013 – West Orange, NJ): Turtle Back Zoo will celebrate its 50th anniversary by hosting a craft beer festival on Saturday, June 29 from 6pm to 9pm.  The festival will feature live entertainment and a selection of fifty craft beers from 25 different brewers. In addition to sampling the beverage offerings, several of the zoo’s exhibits will be open to explore during the event.  The event is open to guests 21 and over only. 

The event will feature live entertainment by Brynn Stanley Jazz Band and The Wag. Sections of the Zoo will also be open for viewing throughout the evening, including the new Sea Lion Sound exhibit.

Sponsors of the event include Aramark, Yelp, Best Western Turtle Brook Inn, Jersey Club Sports, Garden State Brewfest and Cloverleaf Tavern.

Tickets are $9.99 for designated drivers and $50 for general admission. Event proceeds will benefit the Zoo. For more event information and to purchase tickets, please visit tbzoobrew.com. 

PRESS: For more information about the Turtle Back Zoo, please contact Nicole Mazewski at The S3 Agency: 973-257-5533 or nmazewski@theS3agency.com

About The Turtle Back Zoo

Turtle Back Zoo, New Jersey’s #1 Zoo, is AZA-accredited and features over 800 animals from around the world. Turtle Back Zoo is part of South Mountain Recreation Complex, located in West Orange, NJ. Opened in 1963, Turtle Back Zoo is committed to providing an enriching recreation experience that fosters excellence in wildlife education and wildlife conservation for present and future generations.

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