You know what they say: Birds of a feather flock together. That’s why we’re inviting all of our beer-and-animal-loving friends to migrate over to NightLife: Flocktoberfest, for an evening of birds and beers at our unique take on Oktoberfest.

Sounds by Anthony Dragons

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Parrots & Pubs
Science Today

At 7:30 PM, Learn about the “Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill” and how local bird rescue organization Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue helps keep them healthy.
At 8:30 PM, All hail the ale! Test your beer knowledge with trivia led by Hella Coastal Brewery, the first Black-owned brewery in Oakland.

Fits & Flicks
Swamp
6 - 10 PM

Get your Flocktoberfest T-shirt hot off the press from our neighborhood friends San Franpsycho and then immediately immortalize it with a photobooth pic from Snap Yourself.

Flocktoberfest
East Garden
6 - 10 PM

Say hello to some of the City’s finest flocks of pigeons and parrots with Palomacy and Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue.
Birds aren’t the only animals that gather in flocks. Grab a beer and chill with Little Explorers Petting Zoo’s flock of sheep and ducks (plus their emotional support goats).
Meet the folks at Golden Gate Audubon Society who are dedicated to protecting Bay Area birds, other wildlife, and their natural habitats.
Academy Senior Research Fellow, Durrell Kapan and other members from our ornithology team will showcase flocking specimens from our collections and share more about this fascinating trait.
What would Flocktoberfest be without the beer? Try out selections from Headlands, King Cong, SLO, Lead Dog, Hella Coastal, and Del Cielo.
**Please Note** Beer tasting tickets are available for purchase nearby in the East Garden. No cash will be accepted at tasting tables, only beer tickets. All beer tickets are non-refundable.

A few don't-miss NightLife details:

Effective September 16, NightLife guests will no longer be required to provide proof of full vaccination or a recent negative test. We still strongly encourage all guests to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations, and to mask up indoors. As always, if you’re feeling under the weather, please NightLife another time. View health and safety information here.
Last entry into the rainforest exhibit is 7:30 pm—our animals need their sleep.
Morrison Planetarium is now open at NightLife with 4 showtimes. To maximize staff and guest safety, planetarium passes are required and capacity is limited. Passes are available online in advance for an additional $5 while supplies last to reserve a seat at a 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, or 9:30 pm planetarium show. Please see our FAQs for more details. (Please note: A limited number of standby seats will be available for all showtimes as space allows on a first-come, first-served basis. Food and drink are not permitted inside the planetarium.)
Beverages are available at various bars throughout the building, but food must enjoyed outdoors or in the Academy Cafe only.
NightLife is for adults 21+ only. Photo ID required.
Still have Qs? See our FAQs here.