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ZooRun
ZooBrew

BrookfieldZoo.org/ZooRun
BrookfieldZoo.org/ZooRun
BrookfieldZoo.org/ZooBrew
BrookfieldZoo.org/ZooBrew
Saturday, August 17
Sunday, September 8
Saturday, September 28
Saturday, September 21
Fall Recycling Event
BrookfieldZoo.org/HispanicHeritageFest
BrookfieldZoo.org/HispanicHeritageFest
Hispanic Heritage Fest
and its partner organizations—eWorks and USAgain—
and its partner organizations—eWorks and USAgain—
for a day of celebration and exploration! Learn more at:
for a day of celebration and exploration! Learn more at:
recyclables, visit BrookfieldZoo.org/FallRecyclingDay
recyclables, visit BrookfieldZoo.org/FallRecyclingDay
The fun-filled event features a chip-timed 5k race followed by
The fun-filled event features a chip-timed 5k race followed by
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Zoo’s main parking lot located at
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Zoo’s main parking lot located at
Heritage Fest! Delight in live music, delectable cuisine, cultural
Heritage Fest! Delight in live music, delectable cuisine, cultural
beer-tasting event at the Zoo’s Pavilions from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.,
beer-tasting event at the Zoo’s Pavilions from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.,
will collect and recycle a variety of items. For a list of acceptable
will collect and recycle a variety of items. For a list of acceptable
featuring unlimited soft drinks, are also available. Tickets include
on and visit the animals after the races! Proceeds from the event
benefit the Zoo’s Animal Care and Conservation Fund. Register at
featuring unlimited soft drinks, are also available. Tickets include
on and visit the animals after the races! Proceeds from the event
benefit the Zoo’s Animal Care and Conservation Fund. Register at
not allowed in the event area. A photo ID is required upon entry.)
commemorative swag, Zoo admission, and parking. (Children are
not allowed in the event area. A photo ID is required upon entry.)
commemorative swag, Zoo admission, and parking. (Children are
Runners can bring along family and friends for free to cheer them
Runners can bring along family and friends for free to cheer them
a chip-timed 1-mile race for kids ages 4 to 13. Each runner receives
a chip-timed 1-mile race for kids ages 4 to 13. Each runner receives
For additional information and to register, visit
For additional information and to register, visit
performances, and more—all included with your Zoo admission—
performances, and more—all included with your Zoo admission—
Join us at Brookfield Zoo Chicago this fall for a new, vibrant Hispanic
Join us at Brookfield Zoo Chicago this fall for a new, vibrant Hispanic
with a VIP ticket option beginning at noon. Designated driver tickets,
and hard lemonades at Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s annual 21-and-over,
and hard lemonades at Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s annual 21-and-over,
with a VIP ticket option beginning at noon. Designated driver tickets,
Enjoy samplings from a selection of beers, lagers, ales, seltzers, ciders,
Enjoy samplings from a selection of beers, lagers, ales, seltzers, ciders,
Drop off your unwanted electronics, textiles, and used books between
Drop off your unwanted electronics, textiles, and used books between
a commemorative bib containing timing chip, and snacks and beverages.
a commemorative bib containing timing chip, and snacks and beverages.
8400 31 st Street in Brookfield. Representatives from Brookfield Zoo Chicago
8400 31 st Street in Brookfield. Representatives from Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Holiday Magic®
November 22-24, 29-30
December 1, 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-31
Find more at BrookfieldZoo.org/Events.
Tree Trim
Oktoberfest
transform the park into a winter wonderland. While strolling pathways, Zoogoers can gaze up at
transform the park into a winter wonderland. While strolling pathways, Zoogoers can gaze up at
on Holiday Magic dates.) For additional information, visit BrookfieldZoo.org/HolidayMagic.
on Holiday Magic dates.) For additional information, visit BrookfieldZoo.org/HolidayMagic.
Presented by
Reindeer Run
Leinenkugel’s
from high above in the Anniversary Ferris Wheel. (Brookfield Zoo Chicago will not open until 3:00 p.m.
from high above in the Anniversary Ferris Wheel. (Brookfield Zoo Chicago will not open until 3:00 p.m.
house to take memorable photos, walk through the 600-foot-long “Tunnel of Lights,” and view the Zoo
house to take memorable photos, walk through the 600-foot-long “Tunnel of Lights,” and view the Zoo
Boo! at the Zoo
BrookfieldZoo.org/SipandStroll
BrookfieldZoo.org/SipandStroll
Chicagoland’s longest-running lights festival returns from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. More than 2 million LED lights
Chicagoland’s longest-running lights festival returns from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. More than 2 million LED lights
a 41-foot-tall, lighted tree choreographed to seasonal tunes, stop at the 20-foot-tall orb and 3D gingerbread
a 41-foot-tall, lighted tree choreographed to seasonal tunes, stop at the 20-foot-tall orb and 3D gingerbread
Saturday, September 28
Saturdays and Sundays,
October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20
Saturday, November 16
visit BrookfieldZoo.org/BoosandBrews
visit BrookfieldZoo.org/BoosandBrews
information, visit BrookfieldZoo.org/TreeTrim
information, visit BrookfieldZoo.org/TreeTrim
BOOs & Brews
information, visit BrookfieldZoo.org/ReindeerRun
information, visit BrookfieldZoo.org/ReindeerRun
Saturday, October 19
Ferris Wheel and The Carousel. For more information, visit
Ferris Wheel and The Carousel. For more information, visit
Thursday, November 21
Holiday Sip & Stroll
For more information, visit BrookfieldZoo.org/BooAtTheZoo
For more information, visit BrookfieldZoo.org/BooAtTheZoo
Gather your ghoulfriends and little ghosts and goblins and head to
Or, watch as some animals receive Halloween enrichment treats—
Or, watch as some animals receive Halloween enrichment treats—
Gather your ghoulfriends and little ghosts and goblins and head to
Anniversary Ferris Wheel to view the park in its beautiful fall foliage.
Anniversary Ferris Wheel to view the park in its beautiful fall foliage.
Saturday and Sunday, November 9-10
the 2-mile course inside the park, enjoy a spin on The Carousel and the
Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Take a spin on the Creepy Carousel or the Zoo’s
Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Take a spin on the Creepy Carousel or the Zoo’s
the 2-mile course inside the park, enjoy a spin on The Carousel and the
purchased ornaments. Registration starts in early September. For more
Anniversary Ferris Wheel. Registration starts in early October. For more
purchased ornaments. Registration starts in early September. For more
Dress up in your favorite costume attire and have a ghoulishly fun time
Dress up in your favorite costume attire and have a ghoulishly fun time
Anniversary Ferris Wheel. Registration starts in early October. For more
Help deck out Brookfield Zoo Chicago for the holidays at the annual Tree
Help deck out Brookfield Zoo Chicago for the holidays at the annual Tree
Trim. Sponsor a pre-lit tree and have fun decorating it with handmade or
Trim. Sponsor a pre-lit tree and have fun decorating it with handmade or
Halloween-themed dance party, eerie entertainment, frightening animal
Halloween-themed dance party, eerie entertainment, frightening animal
New!
at Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s new 21-and-over, after-hours event. Enjoy the
at Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s new 21-and-over, after-hours event. Enjoy the
New!
experiences, and chilling specialty food and drinks. For more information,
experiences, and chilling specialty food and drinks. For more information,
pumpkins. Youngsters can receive their own sweet treat before they leave.
pumpkins. Youngsters can receive their own sweet treat before they leave.
Sip, savor, and stroll along the walkways amongst the light displays during
Sip, savor, and stroll along the walkways amongst the light displays during
menu featuring bratwursts, sausages, pretzels with beer cheese, and more
menu featuring bratwursts, sausages, pretzels with beer cheese, and more
beverages at pop-up locations, join in the holiday dance party, get up-close
beverages at pop-up locations, join in the holiday dance party, get up-close
Put on your lederhosen and enjoy live polka music! The festive event, which
Put on your lederhosen and enjoy live polka music! The festive event, which
the new 21-and-over, after-hours evening event. Sample specialty food and
the new 21-and-over, after-hours evening event. Sample specialty food and
Be the first to see the Zoo all lit up for the holidays. After running or walking
takes place on the Zoo’s East Mall, is free with general admission. A seasonal
takes place on the Zoo’s East Mall, is free with general admission. A seasonal
Be the first to see the Zoo all lit up for the holidays. After running or walking
is available for purchase. Learn more at BrookfieldZoo.org/Oktoberfest
is available for purchase. Learn more at BrookfieldZoo.org/Oktoberfest
Zoogoers can learn about some not-so-scary critters during special Zoo chats.
visits with the Zoo’s Animal Ambassadors, and take a spin on the Anniversary
visits with the Zoo’s Animal Ambassadors, and take a spin on the Anniversary
Zoogoers can learn about some not-so-scary critters during special Zoo chats.