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Hispanic Heritage Fest
Join us at Brookfield Zoo Chicago this fall for a new, vibrant Hispanic Heritage Fest on Saturday, September 27. Delight in live music, cultural performances, and more— all included with your Zoo admission for a day of celebration and exploration! Enjoy festive music in several areas around the park. Also, look for signs throughout Hispanic Heritage month that highlight the Spanish-speaking countries and regions of the world that are the natural ranges of the animals entrusted to professional care of Brookfield Zoo Chicago.
Storytimes & Family-Friendly Activities: Hamill Family Nature Plaza
10:30 a.m. Evelyn Sanchez-Toledo, local author: Las Aventuras de Ana la Abeja
11:30 a.m. Viva la Literacy: Storytime
12:30 p.m. Center of Peruvian Arts: Interactive workshop
1:30 p.m. Chicago Public Library: Back of the Yards branch: Storytime
2:30 p.m. Los Amigos Books presents: Claudia Guadalupe Martinez, local author: Storytime
3:30 p.m. Virginia Martinez, local author: Adventures With Abuela
Cultural Performances & Demonstrations: The Pavilions
10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. DJ Fire
12:00 p.m. Venado Inc. Showcase of dance
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Trabuco Salsa Band
Workshops & Learning Sessions: Mary Ann MacLean Conservation Leadership Center
11:15 a.m. National Museum of Mexican Art: Making Tissue Paper Flowers
1:15 p.m. LatinxDLN: Cybersecurity Workshop
Animal Programs & Presentations
Take part in animal experiences and Zoo Chats offered in Spanish, in English with Spanish supports, or through dual language presentations:
2:30 p.m. Dolphins in Action (additional fee applies)
More Zoo Chat information coming soon!
Community Resource & Vendor Fair
Throughout the event, a community resource and vendor fair can be found in The Pavilions – Bison & Dolphin, featuring:
JULIE, Inc.
The Yuengling Company
Author: Evelyn Sanchez-Toledo
Community Support Services, Inc.
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network
Jelipe’s Pet Boutique
K Shulada
LatinXDLN
Los Amigos Books
Michelle Montafur
Pillars Community Health
Viva la Literacy
West40
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