If you think your typical happy hour with your pals is a wild night, check out the ZooBrew monthly series, held at Seneca Park Zoo (2222 St. Paul St.) on select Fridays throughout the summer. The first event of the season kicks off on Friday, May 24, 5:30-9 p.m., and will feature food and adult beverages available for purchase, and music by Steve Grills and the Roadmasters as well as Dog House. The event is restricted to the 21-and-over crowd, so you can relax and roam the grounds amid the animals sans the little beasties who normally dominate the scene.

Tickets are $10 for members and non-members alike. Limited parking is available on site, so carpooling (including a designated driver) is encouraged. Additional ZooBrew dates are set for June 21, July 19, August 9, and September 6. For more information, call 336-7200 or visit senecaparkzoo.org.