HOLIDAY MAGIC

DATES: November 24-26, 30 and December 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-23, 26-31, 2023. 
PARK HOURS: Brookfield Zoo is only open 3 - 9 p.m. on Holiday Magic dates.
LOCATION: Zoowide

This holiday season, get ready to visit Chicagoland’s longest-running lights festival featuring over two million twinkling LED lights! Read on for a full list of activities and entertainment to round out your Holiday Magic experience.

In 2023, for NORTH GATE ENTRY, Holiday Magic advance tickets are not required; however, if you are not a member of Brookfield Zoo, you may choose to purchase these in advance below. You do not need NORTH GATE ENTRY reservations as a member. Advance reservations ARE REQUIRED FOR SOUTH GATE ENTRY, and parking fees will be charged when you make your reservation. Holiday Magic admission is free for members of Brookfield Zoo.

Please select your reservation and/or ticket options below! 


I am a nonmember and want to purchase NORTH GATE ENTRY Holiday Magic tickets in advance  

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I am a nonmember and want to purchase SOUTH GATE ENTRY Holiday Magic tickets in advance
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I am a member and want to make a SOUTH GATE ENTRY Holiday Magic reservation with my member card
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I want to redeem member guest admission vouchers for SOUTH GATE ENTRY for Holiday Magic
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I want to redeem free admission passes for SOUTH GATE ENTRY for Holiday Magic
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Holiday Magic Activities

Enjoy a magical winter wonderland for guests of all ages! Light displays of giant animals - bison, reindeer, giraffe, and bear; our 300-foot light tunnels synchronized to seasonal sounds; the 16-foot-tall LED gingerbread house; the stunning illuminated Light Orb; a 41-foot-tall tree decked out in colored LED lights and choreographed to festive music; and so much more!

Interactive Displays and Lights:

Holiday Magic Photo Ops: Giant Animals, Tunnel Light Show, Walkthrough Displays & more!
Dance Party at Polar Plaza
Letters to Santa and Animals

Entertainment from 5-8 p.m. 

North Pole at The Pavilions featuring:
            •Those Funny Little People (performance at 6 p.m. followed by meet & greet)
            •Juggling Elves
            •Pictures with Santa (through December 23)
Roaming Carolers
Ice Carving at the Nature Stage

Plus Our Attractions:

Elf Power Virtual Reality Experiences* (open weather permitting)
Carousel* (open weather permitting)

*Separate fees apply

Shopping and Festive Food Throughout the Zoo

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