The Zoo in Forest Park hosts annual ‘Brew in the Zoo’

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - On Saturday, beer lovers across the Pioneer Valley stopped by The Zoo in Forest Park not only for their love of a good draft, but also for the love of the zoo’s animals.

The 8th annual ‘Brew in the Zoo’ took place featuring over 20 local breweries with the area. There was also live music, food and raffle prizes to be won during the event. There was also a homebrew competition, where people compete for votes on who made and brought in the best beer.

All proceeds generated at the Brew in the Zoo event will go towards The Zoo in Forest Park’s continuing mission of its care of it’s over 200 animal residents and its education programs.