The Chicago Zoological Society wishes you a happy holiday season and thanks you for your support throughout the year.

Thanks to all our sponsors:

For more events throughout the year, visit CZS.org/Events.

Inspiring Conservation Leadership

Chicago Zoological Society

2018HAPPYZOOYEAR!

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Hamill Family Play Zoo CountdownMake your own noisemaker and enjoy an early kid-friendly countdown at 8:00 p.m.(This area is perfect for families with children ages 6 and under.)

©2017 Chicago Zoological Society. The Chicago Zoological Society is a private nonprofit organization that operates Brookfield Zoo on land owned by the Forest Preserves of Cook County.

December 26-314:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Ring in the New Year at Zoo Year’s Eve!Sunday, December 31

Holly Jolly Theater (at The Swan Pavilion)6:00 to 8:00 p.m. DJ with Music, Games, and Prizes8:00 p.m. Countdown

Support the Animals Through Our

Share the Care Adoption Program

Visit Us at South Gate(#10 on the Map)

Memberships Are a Great Gift Idea!

Open Exhibits Indoor Exhibits Close at 8:00 p.m.

AustraliaBig CatsCamelsFeathers and ScalesGreat Bear WildernessHamill Family Play ZooHamill Family Wild EncountersPachydermsRegenstein Wolf Woods

Reptiles and BirdsSeven Seas (Underwater Viewing)The Fragile DesertClouded Leopard Rain ForestThe Living CoastThe SwampTropic World

Mold-A-RamasLimited-Edition Holiday FiguresLocated in the vestibule east of Reptiles and Birds and in Seven Seas (Underwater Viewing)

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Zoo Chats5:00 p.m. Crocodiles (The Swamp)5:30 p.m. Reptiles (Feathers and Scales)6:00 p.m. Bears (Great Bear Wilderness)6:30 p.m. Lemurs (Hamill Family Play Zoo) 7:00 p.m. Rhinoceroses (Pachyderms)7:30 p.m. Big Cats (Big Cats)

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West Mall East Mall

Hamill Family

Play ZooThe

SwampFeathers& Scales

SouthGate

Australia

Pachyderms

TheFragileDesert

Big Cats

DiscoveryCenter

Tropic World

ScoopsWildlifeTrading Post

North Gate Co�ee and

SnacksCamels

Tunnel

RooseveltFountain

GuestRelations

Stu�ed AnimalKingdom

Guest Relations

TheCarousel

Café del Sol

Coast Gifts

Formal PoolThe LivingCoast

South Gate Co�ee and

Snacks

BZ Red Hots

ThePavilions

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Great Bear Wildernessand Wolf Woods

Polar Bear Sled

Bear Crossing Gift Shop

ICEEWorld

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Bison Prairie Grill

FrostyTreats

North Mall

SouthMall

Clouded Leopard

Rain Forest

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Encounters

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Bramsen Animal Ambassador

Pavilion

Reptiles& Birds

RiversideRoom

NorthGate

Outdoor Areas ExhibitsAttractionsPresentations

ExhibitsGift ShopsRestaurants

Warming Areas

Mold-A-Ramas

Restrooms

Smoking Area

(Fee Required)Jingle Bell Tram Station

Fun Holiday Gifts

Holiday Treats

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Seven Seas

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GiftShop

Talking Tree

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41-Foot Talking TreeNorth Plaza

Holly Jolly TheaterThe Swan Pavilion See the Schedule at Far Right

Large Light DisplaysRoosevelt FountainEast MallWest MallNorth MallSouth Mall

Holiday Light ShowThe Swamp

Santa’s Animals Holiday ExpressModel RailroadLGB Model Railroad ClubBZ Red Hots/Riverside Room4:00 to 8:30 p.m.

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Ice CarverThe Dolphin Pavilion6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 p.m.

Magician Matthew Scherer The Bison Pavilion4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Costumed CharactersNorth Gate

Cookie DecoratingBZ Red Hots (Fee Required)

Animal Adoptions and MembershipsSouth Gate

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Singing to the AnimalsJoin the Season’s Greetings Carolers5:30 p.m. Reindeer (Hamill Family Wild Encounters)6:30 p.m. Big Cats (Big Cats)7:30 p.m. Bears (Great Bear Wilderness)

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Tuesday, December 265:00 p.m. Buffalo Grove Park District6:00 p.m. Those Funny Little People7:00 p.m. Lively Arts Dance Academy 8:00 p.m. Thistle and Highland Dancers

Wednesday, December 275:00 p.m. HOTT Productions Dance Company6:00 p.m. Those Funny Little People7:00 p.m. Impact Dance Studio Show Stars8:00 p.m. That’s Entertainment Performing Arts

Thursday, December 285:00 p.m. Wings Dance Studio6:00 p.m. Those Funny Little People6:40 p.m. Expression Dance Studio8:00 p.m. 3rd Street Dance

Friday, December 295:00 p.m. Cierra’s School of Dance6:00 p.m. Those Funny Little People7:00 p.m. Darla’s Dance Center 8:00 p.m. Norridge Park District Movers & Shakers

Saturday, December 305:00 p.m. Mundelein Dance Company6:00 p.m. Those Funny Little People7:00 p.m. McNulty Irish Dancers8:00 p.m. Social Theatre

Sunday, December 315:00 p.m. Those Funny Little People6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Zoo Year’s Eve Celebration8:00 p.m. Zoo Year’s Eve Countdown

Restaurants, Shops, and Most Outdoor Exhibits Are Open

Say “I do”at Brookfield Zoo. Have your wedding and reception at Brookfield Zoo for a unique and beautiful event friends and family will talk about for a lifetime.

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