What:               Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 7, as Brew at the Zoo, South Carolina’s coolest suds sippin’ safari returns to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

Guests ages 21 and up will walk through the Zoo with their souvenir tasting glass, sampling from specialty domestic, import and microbrews. Concession stands will be open around the park with a variety of food available for purchase.

Brew-goers can also look forward to scheduled animal presentations and encounters throughout the park.

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden encourages responsible drinking. All guests must present valid photo identification upon entering the park. No one under 21 will be admitted. Checker Yellow Cab will be standing by for all participants from 7 to 10pm. Riverbanks will pay the first $10 of fare destined for private residences or hotels within Richland and Lexington counties.

Who:               Live entertainment in the Palmetto Plaza by the Caribbean Cowboys.

When:             Saturday August 7, 2010

                        7:00pm – 9:30pm

Where:            Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

                        500 Wildlife Parkway

                        Columbia, SC 29210

Tickets:            Tickets can be purchased at online or at any Riverbanks ticket booth.

Advance tickets: $30 for Riverbanks members, $40 for the general public

                        Day of tickets: $50

Designated driver tickets will be available at the gate on the day of the event to individuals 21 and up for $15 (includes unlimited soft drinks).

Note:                Brew at the Zoo is a fundraiser hosted by Riverbanks Society, the 501(c)(3) organization that supports the needs of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. All proceeds from the event support the ongoing conservation and education efforts of Riverbanks.