Drink craft beer for a good cause at the Houston Zoo's first-ever Brew at the Zoo event

The Houston Zoo is throwing its first-ever Brew at the Zoo event on April 26, showcasing a handful of craft breweries from around Houston and the state of Texas. Part of the proceeds from the ticketed event will go to help the zoo continue to do its day-to-day conservation and educational work. Drinking for a good cause is a Houston tradition.

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The Houston Zoo is throwing its first-ever Brew at the Zoo event on April 26, showcasing a handful of craft breweries from around Houston and the state of Texas.

Part of the proceeds from the ticketed event will go to help the zoo continue to do its day-to-day conservation and educational work. Drinking for a good cause is a Houston tradition.

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The adults-only evening event will also feature live music and trivia games. The event is also offering discounted tickets to designated drivers who can enjoy free, non-alcoholic drinks throughout the evening.

Local breweries involved so far include 8th Wonder, Spindletap, Eureka Heights, Saint Arnold, and Karbach. Texas craft brands Rahr & Sons, Twisted X, and Celis will also be serving up samples.

There will also be special encounters lined up with some of the zoo's biggest hits like elephants, jaguars, and sea lions. Most animals will already be asleep and the event is in a limited area of the zoo grounds.

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Fun fact: The Albert & Ethel Herzstein Trading Post at the zoo has been serving Saint Arnold beer and other brands for some time. This might make some parents and guardians look forward to zoo day with the kids this spring break just a little more.

General admission is $45 and discounted designated driver admission is $25. Each ticket is good for six beer samples and additional samples can be purchased for a fee. Drinkers also get a special souvenir mug as well.

Babies and children are not allowed at this event, even if they are a designated driver.

Craig Hlavaty is a reporter for Chron.com and HoustonChronicle.com.