Merry Mixology: Workshop at the Zoo
This adults-only holiday celebration features a mixology class where guests learn to craft a seasonal cocktail with guidance from expert bartenders. Visitors can meet animal ambassadors, participate in an ornament swap, and enter an ugly sweater contest. The evening also includes a spiked hot cocoa bar, holiday trivia, karaoke, a photo booth, festive crafts, and charcuterie.
What to Expect
Adults-only holiday evening featuring cocktail crafting and animal ambassador meet-and-greets.
Event Details
Ages
21+
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
The Maryland Zoo
Food & Drink
The event offers a charcuterie board, a spiked hot cocoa bar, a seasonal cocktail class, and two drink tickets for wine, soft drinks, or water.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Adults who enjoy holiday parties and cocktail-making
Vibe
Festive and social
Energy Level
Low
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Member: $80; non-member: $85. Zoo members can enter their membership number in the discount code at checkout for $5 off each ticket type. Zoo admission is not included. – Get tickets
- Hours: 6:00 - 9:00pm; check-in begins at 5:50pm; the first mixology class begins at 6:25pm.
- Parking: Free parking is available at the Zoo.
Tips & Advice
- Bring a valid 21+ photo ID, since guests without one will not be served alcohol.
- Bring an ornament, new or old, if you want to take part in the ornament swap.
- Arrive in time for check-in and the first mixology class so you can take part in the activities.
- Enter your Zoo membership number as the discount code at checkout if you are a member.
- Keep in mind that groups are split randomly across the class slots, so your party may not be seated together.
Special Events & Promotions
- Zoo members can use their membership number as a checkout discount code for savings on each ticket.
- The event is a 21+ holiday party.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend Merry Mixology?
It is a 21+ event. Bring a valid photo ID to be served alcohol.
What activities are included?
Try a seasonal-cocktail mixology class, meet animal ambassadors, join the ornament swap and ugly sweater contest, and enjoy crafts, trivia, karaoke and a photo booth.
What food and drinks are provided?
The event includes a charcuterie board, a spiked hot cocoa bar and two drink tickets. Wine, soft drinks and water are available.
What should I bring for the ornament swap?
Bring a new or old ornament to swap with another guest.
Will my group be seated together for the mixology class?
Groups are randomly split across three mixology class slots, and seating the entire party together is not guaranteed.
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