Page 35 - Gateways_Winter_2024-25_Neat

ince its start in 1981, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s
SHoliday Magic has brought friends, families,
and individuals to the Zoo for the longest-running
lights festival in Chicagoland. With a cup of hot cocoa
in hand, guests of all kinds of backgrounds and faith
traditions love making memories throughout
the transformed park.
s y
i
e
e
i
n
v
i
s b
Th
r
This year, the event shines brighter than ever with
h
en
, t
e e
v
h
r
n e
e
h
a
a
t s
t
h
h
t
i
e
r t
r w
g
m o r e t h a n 2 m i l l i o n t w i n k l i n g l i g h t s i l l u m i n a t i n g
more than 2 million twinkling lights illuminating
t
k
a
. A
g w
i
r
o
n
v
t
o
t
i
l
s l
t the park. Along with favorite attractions like a visit
i
n
h f
k
h
i
i
i
t
e a
t
e p
a
a
s
c
t
o
r
r
e a v
0
i
r
a
n
b
t
l
-
t
a
o
t O
-
f
l G
o
, a
d c
, t
m
t
m
o
n
n
t
a
i
a
e 2
w
i
with Santa, the 20-foot-tall Giant Orb, and communi- -
n
h S
h
u
c
y d
w a
e
e
r
v
t
n
t
i
ty decorated trees, two new areas invite guests

a
s
e
s i
s
t
e
w
d t
r
o n
a
, t
t
e g
e
e
r
u
s
e
o
o
i
x

e
e m
r
e
en
t to create more memories as they experience the
r
m
p
t
s a
e m
h
s t
c
a
r
e
e t
o
y e
e
h
r
o c
e
i
e
s
a
nd
t
i
g
h
l lights and sounds.
s
.

nd
o
s
u
Candy Cane Lane
Travel along the Hamill Family Wild Encounters
pathway lined with images of candy canes on your
journey to visit Santa at his special spot this year:
the Seven Seas underwater viewing area! Begin at
the East Mall’s new Holiday Market, where you can
warm up with mulled wine or hot chocolate served
in a charming souvenir cup. As you walk alongside
the whimsical striped sweets, keep an eye out for
Santa’s reindeer in Hamill Family Wild Encounters.
Along the pathway, kids can prepare for their
meeting with Santa by leaving holiday letters in
the festive mailboxes—whether addressed to
Santa himself or the Zoo animals.
Sparkling Coast
Immerse yourself in a serene ocean ambiance at
The Living Coast plaza, where gentle blue hues create
a sea-inspired atmosphere. Wander through the space
and enjoy the tranquil projections that highlight
the beauty of the ocean. Take family photos, or step
into Café del Sol or the Coast Gift Shop to warm
up with a treat or find a special gift. After enjoying
the sea visuals, get up close to coastal creatures
by booking a Penguin Encounter!
31
BROOKFIELD ZOO CHICAGO | WINTER 2024/25 31