SAN DIEGO (April 16, 2025) – San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew returns to the San Diego Zoo on a new date this year—Saturday, May 3! Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars at the San Diego Zoo, where more than 130 of Southern California’s best restaurants, breweries and wineries come together in support of wildlife conservation around the globe.
Roam and indulge in unlimited bite-sized delights and sip on the region’s finest wines, craft brews, spirits, and nonalcoholic refreshments—all while discovering the magic of wildlife and the mission to protect it. Back by popular demand is the Conservation Stage, a unique opportunity to get up close with wildlife ambassadors, hear conservation stories from our wildlife care specialists and horticulturists, and learn how your support makes a difference in our own backyard and across the globe.
General Admission tickets are $179 and include all food and beverage samples, entertainment and wildlife experiences. The event runs from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. VIP packages are $299 and include all the benefits of general admission, as well as early access to the event (doors at 6:30 p.m.), exclusive VIP lounges with their own food and beverage vendors, and more. This event is for guests 21+ only; children and strollers are not permitted.
Food, Wine & Brew began in 1980—known then as Kicks for Critters—and has since grown into one of San Diego’s most beloved tasting events. Every bite and sip helps support San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s global conservation efforts across six continents through our eight Conservation Hubs. Tickets are available now at zoofoodandwine.com or by calling 619-718-3000.
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About San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, a nonprofit conservation leader, inspires passion for nature and collaboration for a healthier world. The Alliance supports innovative conservation science through global partnerships and groundbreaking efforts at the world-famous San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, both leading zoological institutions and accredited botanical gardens. Through wildlife care expertise, cutting-edge science and continued collaboration, more than 44 endangered species have been reintroduced to native habitats. The Alliance reaches over 1 billion people annually through its two conservation parks and media channels in 170 countries, including San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers television, available in children’s hospitals across 14 countries. Wildlife Allies—members, donors and guests—make success possible.
