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Brookfield Zoo
October 2019
Boo at the Zoo
Date: Saturdays and Sundays, October 12 to 27, 2019 Little ghosts and goblins of all ages are sure to have a howlin’ good time! Our not-so-scary and fun-filled event has something for the entire family to enjoy!
Find out more »Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2019, all guests will receive FREE ADMISSION to Brookfield Zoo. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you plan on attending those days. This does not include zoo attractions.
Find out more »Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2019, all guests will receive FREE ADMISSION to Brookfield Zoo. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you plan on attending those days. This does not include zoo attractions.
Find out more »Boo at the Zoo
Date: Saturdays and Sundays, October 12 to 27, 2019 Little ghosts and goblins of all ages are sure to have a howlin’ good time! Our not-so-scary and fun-filled event has something for the entire family to enjoy!
Find out more »Boo at the Zoo
Date: Saturdays and Sundays, October 12 to 27, 2019 Little ghosts and goblins of all ages are sure to have a howlin’ good time! Our not-so-scary and fun-filled event has something for the entire family to enjoy!
Find out more »Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2019, all guests will receive FREE ADMISSION to Brookfield Zoo. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you plan on attending those days. This does not include zoo attractions.
Find out more »Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2019, all guests will receive FREE ADMISSION to Brookfield Zoo. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you plan on attending those days. This does not include zoo attractions.
Find out more »November 2019
Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2019, all guests will receive FREE ADMISSION to Brookfield Zoo. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you plan on attending those days. This does not include zoo attractions.
Find out more »Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2019, all guests will receive FREE ADMISSION to Brookfield Zoo. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you plan on attending those days. This does not include zoo attractions.
Find out more »Veterans Day Celebration
Location: Discovery Center To honor the men and women who have proudly served our nation, the Chicago Zoological Society invites the public to a special Veterans Day ceremony at Brookfield Zoo's Discovery Center. On Veterans Day admission to the zoo is FREE for all guests (parking fees still apply) Schedule of Activities: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - A display of Military Memorabilia in the Founders Room in the Discovery Center - A Military Vehicle Display at the Discovery Center…
Find out more »Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2019, all guests will receive FREE ADMISSION to Brookfield Zoo. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you plan on attending those days. This does not include zoo attractions.
Find out more »Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2019, all guests will receive FREE ADMISSION to Brookfield Zoo. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you plan on attending those days. This does not include zoo attractions.
Find out more »Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2019, all guests will receive FREE ADMISSION to Brookfield Zoo. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you plan on attending those days. This does not include zoo attractions.
Find out more »Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2019, all guests will receive FREE ADMISSION to Brookfield Zoo. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you plan on attending those days. This does not include zoo attractions.
Find out more »Community Tree Trim
Location: Various Locations Date: Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24, 2019 Does your community group want to get into the holiday spirit early? Join Brookfield Zoo in gearing up for our Holiday Magic celebration by participating in Community Tree Trim. Sponsoring a tree is a beautiful way to support the zoo and celebrate the 38th annual Holiday Magic! School groups, scout troops, families - all are welcome to participate in Tree Trim! Assemble your group, make your ornaments, and…
Find out more »Community Tree Trim
Location: Various Locations Date: Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24, 2019 Does your community group want to get into the holiday spirit early? Join Brookfield Zoo in gearing up for our Holiday Magic celebration by participating in Community Tree Trim. Sponsoring a tree is a beautiful way to support the zoo and celebrate the 38th annual Holiday Magic! School groups, scout troops, families - all are welcome to participate in Tree Trim! Assemble your group, make your ornaments, and…
Find out more »Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2019, all guests will receive FREE ADMISSION to Brookfield Zoo. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you plan on attending those days. This does not include zoo attractions.
Find out more »Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2019, all guests will receive FREE ADMISSION to Brookfield Zoo. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you plan on attending those days. This does not include zoo attractions.
Find out more »Reindeer Run
Grab your glow sticks and running shoes and join us on Friday, November 29 for the second annual Reindeer Run! With a 2-mile course entirely within Brookfield Zoo, you and your family can "fun run" under the lights and be the first to see the lights of Holiday Magic! Stick around after the Reindeer Run for music, drinks, food, and Animal Ambassadors.
Find out more »Holiday Magic
Bright Lights. Magical Nights. Holiday Magic. Now in our 38th year, visit Chicagoland’s largest and longest-running lights festival with over a million twinkling LED lights, a 41 foot tall talking tree, skating rink, ice carvers, larger than life LED animal sculptures, Zoo Chats, and much more! Read our Insider's Guide with tips and features of this holiday tradition: https://mykidlist.com/holiday-magic-brookfield-zoo/
Find out more »Holiday Magic
Date: Saturdays and Sundays, November 30-December 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, and Thursday-Tuesday, December 26-31 Bright Lights. Magical Nights. Holiday Magic. Now in our 38th year, visit Chicagoland’s Largest and Longest Running Lights Festival with over One-Million Twinkling LED Lights, a 41-Foot Talking Tree, a Skating Rink, Carolers, Ice Carvers, and Much More! Holiday Magic is FREE for Members. Not a Member? Join Brookfield Zoo! Or Purchase Admission Tickets! Nightly Activities Holly Jolly Theater Ice Carver Magician 41-foot “Talking Tree” 20-foot Lit Orb (Photo Op)…
Find out more »December 2019
Holiday Magic
Bright Lights. Magical Nights. Holiday Magic. Now in our 38th year, visit Chicagoland’s largest and longest-running lights festival with over a million twinkling LED lights, a 41 foot tall talking tree, skating rink, ice carvers, larger than life LED animal sculptures, Zoo Chats, and much more! Read our Insider's Guide with tips and features of this holiday tradition: https://mykidlist.com/holiday-magic-brookfield-zoo/
Find out more »Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2019, all guests will receive FREE ADMISSION to Brookfield Zoo. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you plan on attending those days. This does not include zoo attractions.
Find out more »Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2019, all guests will receive FREE ADMISSION to Brookfield Zoo. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you plan on attending those days. This does not include zoo attractions.
Find out more »Holiday Magic
Bright Lights. Magical Nights. Holiday Magic. Now in our 38th year, visit Chicagoland’s largest and longest-running lights festival with over a million twinkling LED lights, a 41 foot tall talking tree, skating rink, ice carvers, larger than life LED animal sculptures, Zoo Chats, and much more! Read our Insider's Guide with tips and features of this holiday tradition: https://mykidlist.com/holiday-magic-brookfield-zoo/
Find out more »Holiday Magic
Bright Lights. Magical Nights. Holiday Magic. Now in our 38th year, visit Chicagoland’s largest and longest-running lights festival with over a million twinkling LED lights, a 41 foot tall talking tree, skating rink, ice carvers, larger than life LED animal sculptures, Zoo Chats, and much more! Read our Insider's Guide with tips and features of this holiday tradition: https://mykidlist.com/holiday-magic-brookfield-zoo/
Find out more »Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2019, all guests will receive FREE ADMISSION to Brookfield Zoo. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you plan on attending those days. This does not include zoo attractions.
Find out more »Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2019, all guests will receive FREE ADMISSION to Brookfield Zoo. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you plan on attending those days. This does not include zoo attractions.
Find out more »Holiday Magic
Bright Lights. Magical Nights. Holiday Magic. Now in our 38th year, visit Chicagoland’s largest and longest-running lights festival with over a million twinkling LED lights, a 41 foot tall talking tree, skating rink, ice carvers, larger than life LED animal sculptures, Zoo Chats, and much more! Read our Insider's Guide with tips and features of this holiday tradition: https://mykidlist.com/holiday-magic-brookfield-zoo/
Find out more »Holiday Magic
Bright Lights. Magical Nights. Holiday Magic. Now in our 38th year, visit Chicagoland’s largest and longest-running lights festival with over a million twinkling LED lights, a 41 foot tall talking tree, skating rink, ice carvers, larger than life LED animal sculptures, Zoo Chats, and much more! Read our Insider's Guide with tips and features of this holiday tradition: https://mykidlist.com/holiday-magic-brookfield-zoo/
Find out more »Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2019, all guests will receive FREE ADMISSION to Brookfield Zoo. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you plan on attending those days. This does not include zoo attractions.
Find out more »Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2019, all guests will receive FREE ADMISSION to Brookfield Zoo. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you plan on attending those days. This does not include zoo attractions.
Find out more »Holiday Magic
Bright Lights. Magical Nights. Holiday Magic. Now in our 38th year, visit Chicagoland’s largest and longest-running lights festival with over a million twinkling LED lights, a 41 foot tall talking tree, skating rink, ice carvers, larger than life LED animal sculptures, Zoo Chats, and much more! Read our Insider's Guide with tips and features of this holiday tradition: https://mykidlist.com/holiday-magic-brookfield-zoo/
Find out more »Holiday Magic
Bright Lights. Magical Nights. Holiday Magic. Now in our 38th year, visit Chicagoland’s largest and longest-running lights festival with over a million twinkling LED lights, a 41 foot tall talking tree, skating rink, ice carvers, larger than life LED animal sculptures, Zoo Chats, and much more! Read our Insider's Guide with tips and features of this holiday tradition: https://mykidlist.com/holiday-magic-brookfield-zoo/
Find out more »Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2019, all guests will receive FREE ADMISSION to Brookfield Zoo. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you plan on attending those days. This does not include zoo attractions.
Find out more »Holiday Magic
Bright Lights. Magical Nights. Holiday Magic. Now in our 38th year, visit Chicagoland’s largest and longest-running lights festival with over a million twinkling LED lights, a 41 foot tall talking tree, skating rink, ice carvers, larger than life LED animal sculptures, Zoo Chats, and much more! Read our Insider's Guide with tips and features of this holiday tradition: https://mykidlist.com/holiday-magic-brookfield-zoo/
Find out more »Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2019, all guests will receive FREE ADMISSION to Brookfield Zoo. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you plan on attending those days. This does not include zoo attractions.
Find out more »Holiday Magic
Bright Lights. Magical Nights. Holiday Magic. Now in our 38th year, visit Chicagoland’s largest and longest-running lights festival with over a million twinkling LED lights, a 41 foot tall talking tree, skating rink, ice carvers, larger than life LED animal sculptures, Zoo Chats, and much more! Read our Insider's Guide with tips and features of this holiday tradition: https://mykidlist.com/holiday-magic-brookfield-zoo/
Find out more »Holiday Magic
Bright Lights. Magical Nights. Holiday Magic. Now in our 38th year, visit Chicagoland’s largest and longest-running lights festival with over a million twinkling LED lights, a 41 foot tall talking tree, skating rink, ice carvers, larger than life LED animal sculptures, Zoo Chats, and much more! Read our Insider's Guide with tips and features of this holiday tradition: https://mykidlist.com/holiday-magic-brookfield-zoo/
Find out more »Holiday Magic
Bright Lights. Magical Nights. Holiday Magic. Now in our 38th year, visit Chicagoland’s largest and longest-running lights festival with over a million twinkling LED lights, a 41 foot tall talking tree, skating rink, ice carvers, larger than life LED animal sculptures, Zoo Chats, and much more! Read our Insider's Guide with tips and features of this holiday tradition: https://mykidlist.com/holiday-magic-brookfield-zoo/
Find out more »Holiday Magic
Bright Lights. Magical Nights. Holiday Magic. Now in our 38th year, visit Chicagoland’s largest and longest-running lights festival with over a million twinkling LED lights, a 41 foot tall talking tree, skating rink, ice carvers, larger than life LED animal sculptures, Zoo Chats, and much more! Read our Insider's Guide with tips and features of this holiday tradition: https://mykidlist.com/holiday-magic-brookfield-zoo/
Find out more »Holiday Magic
Bright Lights. Magical Nights. Holiday Magic. Now in our 38th year, visit Chicagoland’s largest and longest-running lights festival with over a million twinkling LED lights, a 41 foot tall talking tree, skating rink, ice carvers, larger than life LED animal sculptures, Zoo Chats, and much more! Read our Insider's Guide with tips and features of this holiday tradition: https://mykidlist.com/holiday-magic-brookfield-zoo/
Find out more »Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2019, all guests will receive FREE ADMISSION to Brookfield Zoo. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you plan on attending those days. This does not include zoo attractions.
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