Slow Brew at the Zoo

Sun, April 19
9 a.m. – noon

Sample and celebrate all things coffee & tea at the Toledo Zoo! Visit our sloths from 9 – 10 a.m. in either the Malawi Event Center or Arctic Encounter! Enjoy unlimited samples from local roasters and coffee exhibitors while listening to live music in the Malawi Event Center, ProMedica Museum of Natural History and the Arctic Encounter. Tickets include live animal demos, a collectible coffee mug, Orchid Show admission, Zoo admission, parking and more! Explore vendor offerings available for purchase, from coffee beans or tea leaves to merch!

Limited tickets available, event is rain, snow, or shine.

For the perfect blend, check out these same-day additional activities:

8 – 9 a.m.

Break from the daily grind in this instructor-led relaxing yoga session by Diana Spiess of Essence Mind Body Studio.

Additional fee of $20/person. Limited to 40 guests.

11 - 11:45 a.m.
Relic Room in the ProMedica Museum of Natural History

Turn today’s coffee into tomorrow’s garden! Horticulture expert Mandy will share practical, garden-ready tips for reusing spent coffee grounds. Discover how coffee waste can enrich soil, support plant health and make your coffee routine more sustainable. No green thumb required! Guests will also receive an heirloom herb that will grow happily on your countertop.

Additional fee of $20/person. Limited to 40 guests.

7:30 - 9 a.m.
Zoo Gardens and Museum

Kick off your Slow Brew experience with exclusive early-morning access to some of the Toledo Zoo’s most photogenic spring displays! This guided photography tour offers prime lighting and uncrowded views of our vibrant tulip blooms throughout the gardens, followed by time inside the Orchid Show at the ProMedica Museum of Natural History.

Led by a professional staff horticulturist and photographer team, you’ll receive tips on composition, lighting, and technique while capturing seasonal color at its peak. Whether you’re shooting with a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or smartphone, this relaxed and educational experience is designed to help you elevate your spring photography. .

Designed for photographers of all experience levels, from beginners to professionals.

Additional fee of $40/person. Limited to 20 guests.

Participating coffee/tea vendors:

Coming soon

Food vendors:

Coming soon

Music:

DC Taylor Duo
Ol’ Creek Road