Popular Illinois Zoo Raising Money With Annual Adults Only Event
It's an event I've wanted to attend for years now but I always seem to have something else going on. Should attend instead to help out this zoo and drink beer while doing it.
Once again, this popular western Illinois zoo is hosting its Pints for Preservation fundraising event. You get to drink beers, eat food from local food trucks, and check out the awesome animals at the zoo.
Tickets On Sale For Illinois Zoo's Pints For Preservation Event
The Niabi Zoo (13010 Niabi Zoo Road, Coal Valley) is inviting you to its annual event that lets you drink local brews as you explore the Niabi Zoo and see the many animal species. The event is called Pints for Preservation and it's happening in September.
Proceeds from two years ago event bring the endangered African Painted dog to the zoo.
This year's money raised will support our recovery from storm damage. Contributions will help restore the zoo and make it even better for the future., according to the zoo's website.
Earlier this year, the Niabi Zoo faced significant damage from five days of heavy snowfall between January 8-12, 2024.
Get Tickets To Pints For Preservation At The Niabi Zoo
The event will happen on Friday, September 13th. It begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m.
Tickets for Pints for Preservation are on sale now. You must be 21+ to attend. No children or babies are allowed.
Here is how much a ticket cost:
- Members - $45 (Buy a six-pack for $240 and save $30)
- Non-members - $55 (Buy a six-pack for $300 and save $30)
Niabi Zoo officials say tickets must be purchased by the end of the day on Thursday, Sept. 12th. Tickets will not be sold at the gate.
If you get a ticket, make sure you know that gates close at 8:30 p.m. Beer samples will last until 9:45 p.m.
This is the list of food trucks that will be on hand at Pints for Preservation 2024:
- The Hot Dog Guy
- Flavor Train QC
- Hacienda Mexican Grill
- Philly Factory
- Full Nelson
Find more information and get tickets at niabizoo.com.
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