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Lions, Tigers and Beers - COVID Edition!

Brew Box

Your Erie Zoo has teamed up once again with Erie Beer to bring you Lions, Tigers & Beers - Covid Edition! It's not drinking alone, it's social distancing!

This year we are doing the socially responsible thing and drinking at home! In lieu of our traditional event, we are offering the Lions, Tigers & Beer Brew Box - a tasting kit for two! Take the fun of the Erie Zoo home with you!

Each Brew Box will include:

  • 1 - 6 pack of assorted local & national beers
  • 2 - collectible Lions, Tigers & Beers sample cups
  • 1 - Limited edition Lions, Tigers & Beers t-shirt (additional available for $10 each)
  • 1 - Snack bag of PopLuck Gourmet Popcorn's "Cheddar Pretzel Beer" popcorn
  • 1 - Snack bag of Utz pretzels
  • 1 - Buy one, get one medium pizza coupon for Sticks & Bricks Wood Fired Pizza (good through end of the year)

BONUS: The first 35 purchases will receive a Lions, Tigers & Beers bottle opener & lanyard!

Boxes go on sale starting Oct. 1st at 10am through Oct. 21st or while supplies last. Limited quantity available. Pick up of boxes will be Saturday, Nov. 7th 11am-7pm ONLY in front of the Erie Zoo gates.

Pricing:
$50/box for Non Members
$45/box for Erie Zoo Members
*All purchases support the animal care and operations of the Erie Zoo throughout the winter months.

-Ticket link coming Oct. 1st-

Pick-up Process:

  • Pick up of boxes will be on Saturday, Nov. 7th from 11am-7pm ONLY. To comply with Pennsylvania liquor laws this is nonnegotiable. 
  • Pick up will be located in front of the Erie Zoo gates – look for signage to direct you.
  • Person picking up must be 21+ with a valid ID to show at pick up.
  • Must bring ticket from your purchase to turn in and show proof of purchase. 
  • Masks required for pick up. (Thanks for helping keep our staff healthy!)

Who says quarantining can't be a ROAR-ing good time?!

Lions, Tigers and Beers - COVID Edition!

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