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Things to do at the Zoo!
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items There is so much to do at the zoo beyond just seeing the animals! Between the massive dinosaur walk-throughs and the glowing lantern festivals, it feels like a total adventure every time you go. You honestly can't beat a full day of exploring and sna...
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There is so much to do at the zoo beyond just seeing the animals!
There is so much to do at the zoo beyond just seeing the animals!
Between the massive dinosaur walk-throughs and the glowing lantern festivals, it feels like a total adventure every time you go. You honestly can't beat a full day of exploring and snapping cool photos.
Dinosaurs Have Taken Over the Zoo! The life-size dinosaurs at the zoo right now are honestly so cool for a photo op. You can walk through a massive rib-cage tunnel and even "dig" for fossils, which the kids absolutely love. Best of all, it’s totally ...
Dinos! | Events at Brookfield Zoo, Chicago
Looking for the best Chicagoland summer events? Get your tickets, bring your friends and family, and join us for a unique concert series that also supports animal care and conservation!
Roaring Nights Concert Series | Events at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Throw on your coziest pajamas and explore the Zoo and see all the dinos after dark. This unforgettable nighttime event is filled with prehistoric encounters, animals, treats, and live entertainment.
Dinos After Dark | Events at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Enjoy an unforgettable adults-only evening at the Zoo featuring cocktails, live music, and the rare chance to see the animals after dark. This 21+ after-hours event gives you exclusive access to explore the entire Zoo without daytime crowds — just gr...
Zoo Uncorked | Events at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Delight in live music, vibrant cultural performances, and interactive experiences for all ages — all included with your Zoo admission for a full day of celebration!
Hispanic Heritage Fest | Events at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Get ready for a fang-tastic time at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly Halloween celebration.
Boo! at the Zoo | Events at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Celebrate the season with Tree Trim at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, the perfect way to kick off the holidays! Purchase a tree to decorate and help bring the magic of the holidays to life as part of the beloved Holiday Magic lights festival.
Tree Trim | Events at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Gather your family, friends, holiday cheer and join us on Saturday, November 14 for the Reindeer Run. With a three-mile course entirely within Brookfield Zoo Chicago, walk, jog, or run under the lights while being one of the first to see Holiday Magi...
Reindeer Run | Events at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Holiday Magic returns with a brand new light display, celebrating more than 40 years of Holiday Magic. Now with more than 3.5 million lights, this spectacular interactive display transforms the Zoo into a dazzling winter wonderland. Stroll through th...
Holiday Magic | Events at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
This 21+ evening offers a festive mix of holiday cheer, warm drinks, and seasonal cocktails as you explore the zoo’s dazzling holiday lights before the main event opens to the public. Dance the night away to live beats at the dance party hosted by DJ...
Holiday Sip & Stroll | Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Experience unique wellness in Chicago at the Lincoln Park Zoo sound meditation event.
Sound Meditation With Jay Taylor | Lincoln Park Zoo
Add Family Fun Fur-iday to your Chicago bucket list for a perfect weekend plan.
Family Fun Fur-iday | Lincoln Park Zoo
Celebrate Latine cultures at Zoo Fiesta at Lincoln Park Zoo, a top family-friendly thing to do in Chicago this summer.
Zoo Fiesta | Lincoln Park Zoo
Experience the magic of the holidays at ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo, the premier holiday light show in Chicago.
ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd | Lincoln Park Zoo
Add Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest to your Chicago fall bucket list for the ultimate autumn weekend plan.
Fall Fest | Lincoln Park Zoo
Experience a nostalgic holiday tradition with The Chris White Jazz Trio Tribute to A Charlie Brown Christmas at Lincoln Park Zoo.
The Chris White Jazz Trio Tribute to A Charlie Brown Christmas | Lincoln Park Zoo
A glamorous, high-profile summer charity gala right on the zoo grounds.
Zoo Ball | Lincoln Park Zoo
A must-include for any curation of festive fall beer festivals or spooky Chicago travel guides.
Zoo Brews: Howls and Growls | Lincoln Park Zoo
Travel back in time at 80s vs 90s Night at the Zoo, a premier adults-only event at Lincoln Park Zoo, this is a ticketed 21+ Chicago dance party
80s vs 90s Night at the Zoo - An Adults Only Evening at Lincoln Park Zoo
Unleash your creativity at Adults Night Out: Crafted at Lincoln Park Zoo, a premier adults-only event in Chicago. This ticketed 21+ after-hours zoo event.
Adults Night Out: Crafted | Lincoln Park Zoo
Travel back to the Y2K era at 2000s Night at the Zoo, a premier adults-only event at Lincoln Park Zoo. This ticketed 21+ Chicago dance party.
2000s Night at the Zoo - An Adults Only Evening at Lincoln Park Zoo
Sip and stroll at Summer Wine Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo, a premier adults-only event in Chicago during the peak season. This ticketed 21+ after-hours wine tasting.
Summer Wine Fest | Lincoln Park Zoo