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Bear Down, Chicago
The playoffs are here, and Brookfield Zoo Chicago is ready for kickoff! This Saturday (Jan. 10), guests are invited to a free, Chicago Bears–themed pregame celebration ahead of the Wild Card showdown against their Midwest rivals. Here’s the plan for guests pregaming with us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.:
Free admission day – guests are encouraged to suit up in their favorite fan gear and explore the Zoo
Free stickers for the first 1,000 guests through the gates
Game-day décor and soundtracks, featuring “Super Bowl Shuffle,” “Bear Down” and other football-inspired hype songs throughout the park
Bear-focused Zoo Chats with animal care experts at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
“Grill Out” specials at Wild Burger – come hungry and devour the cheese from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
$18 Animal Adoptions for brown bears Tim and Jess in honor of quarterback Caleb Williams
10% off bear plushies at the Bear Crossing Gift Shop
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