PRESS RELEASE — As summer begins to wind down, adults can still have a fun night out minus the kids enjoying animals, music in a unique atmosphere at Rock, Roar + Pour this Thursday, August 22 at John Ball Zoo. 

Rock, Roar + Pour is a 21 and over evening event that gives you the opportunity to experience the Zoo like never before (at night, with adult beverages, and without any kids). Along with exploring the Zoo and the animals, guests will be entertained with live music from The WhatNots. 

And, special for Rock, Roar + Pour guests are animal encounters and keeper talks, along with strolling animals throughout the Zoo. 

The August 22nd Rock, Roar + Pour is 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online for $20 each at jbzoo.org/rockroarpour or at the door for $25. There will be beer, wine, and cider for purchase, savory foods from the grill, as well as delicious concession options, 

This is the third of four Rock, Roar + Pour events for the summer. The final event will be Thursday, September 26 featuring Great Scott. 

John Ball Zoo is located on Fulton Ave., one mile west of downtown Grand Rapids. For more information www.jbzoo.org or (616) 336-4301.