Come out to the “Ales N’ Tails Oktoberfest” at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange on Sat., Oct. 1, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitors will be able to sample more than 50 craft beers during a festive evening benefitting the Essex County Parks Foundation. “Ales N’ Tails Oktoberfest” will be held as follows:
 
“Ales N’ Tails Oktoberfest is an opportunity for a new audience to discover and experience Turtle Back Zoo while supporting the Essex County Parks Foundation, which has been an integral partner with our Parks Department,” said DiVincenzo. “The Foundation has helped us obtain grants to build new playgrounds, introduce educational programming at our Environmental Center and promote activities throughout our Parks System.”
 
Seasonal brews from around the corner and from around the world will be available for tasting at stations throughout the zoo. A variety of food vendors will be on site as well. Entertainment will be provided by the Oompah Band, which performs German and Bavarian music. Proceeds benefit the Essex County Parks Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that has worked with Essex since its formation in 1995 to help revitalize and promote the County’s parks and recreation facilities.
 
Tickets cost $60 for general admission and $15 for designated drivers. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.alesntails.com or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ales-tails-oktoberfest-tickets-26185068244. Only guests ages 21 and older will be permitted.