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Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
- When
- (Starts in 25 days)
- Where
- Brookfield, IL
- Date source
- Organizer site · brookfieldzoo.org
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About this event
Holiday Magic has lit up Brookfield Zoo Chicago for more than 40 years, filling themed areas with larger-than-life holiday displays, glowing light tunnels, animal-themed light displays and an expanded maze. Between displays, guests can roast their own s'mores, dance in the Retro Christmas dance area, shop the Holiday Market and ride the carousel. Groups can also rent a Holiday Igloo for 90 minutes with a private fire pit, hot cocoa, s'mores kits and food platters.
Our take: Warm up between light displays inside the open animal houses, such as Tropic World and the Gorilla Conservation Center.
Parking
Buy parking with admission online or on arrival at the Main-North Gate (free for zoo members); South Gate entry requires advance parking reservations.
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