Cold, crisp, refreshing. The only thing that can make that first sip even better is the scenery around you, as herds of rhinos, giraffes, and antelope stroll across sprawling savannas. After all, this isn’t just any beer, and it’s definitely not just any view. Our beer tasting program at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park invites you to enjoy the bold, thirst-quenching taste of San Diego’s best brews in a place that’s like nowhere else on Earth.
Choose from classic lagers and hop-forward IPAs to zesty ciders and everything in between.
Keeping It Local
Celebrate unique flavors, community pride, and the beauty of nature all in one tasty experience. With over 150 breweries throughout the county and countless featured on grounds, you can conveniently enjoy the incredible variety of San Diego’s renowned craft beer scene without traveling far and wide. Your completely customizable brew bundle includes a 10-ounce souvenir cup with 4 beer tastings of your choice at any Safari Park location pouring draft beer.
Wherever you are across the Safari Park, you'll find your perfect beverage and food pairings.
Whatever your taste, there’s something for you, from classic lagers and hop-forward IPAs to zesty ciders and everything in between. And of course, while you go on your own around-the-world sampling tour, you’ll connect with fascinating wildlife like never before. It’s the perfect way to spend the day with friends, family, or a special someone—whether you’re a beer enthusiast or mostly there for the wildlife.
Find Your Perfect Pairings
Awaken your taste buds along with your sense of adventure. Admire the breathtaking view at Condor Ridge, feel the gentle breeze, and enjoy the frosty drink in your hand. Then, make a pit stop before investigating what the bat-eared foxes and babirusas are up to near Nairobi Village. Our mouthwatering Smoked Tri-tip Sandwich pairs perfectly with any crisp draft beer at Barking Deer BBQ & Beer.
Hop alongside kangaroos and wallabies at Walkabout Australia.
Maybe you’re looking for a boost after hopping alongside kangaroos and wallabies at Walkabout Australia. Stop by The Sheared Sheep for a tangy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Wrap and wash it down with a yummy IPA. Or roam on over to Okavango Outpost near Africa Tram to fill up comforting pasta, sandwiches, and salads as you savor an invigorating red ale.
Enjoy mimosas or wine during our seasonal Sips on the Savanna safaris.
More to Explore
If a brew tour isn’t for you, there are plenty of other options to enjoy. You’ll find a variety of craft cocktails, wine, sangria, seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverages around the Safari Park. Want a different type of wild and refreshing experience? Delight in a glass of bubbles as you venture into the heart of the savanna on our seasonal Sips on the Savanna excursions.
Craft breweries are as deeply rooted in our local community as the Safari Park. Together we help make San Diego the vibrant region that it is. On your next visit, check out this adventurous and personalized beer tasting program. You never know, you might discover your new favorite beer, brewery, wildlife species—or all three! So raise a glass with us and know that with every sip, you’re safeguarding the future for wildlife in the place we call home and across the globe.
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