The Mesmerizing Christmas Display Near Chicago With Over 1 Million Glittering Lights
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published December 11, 2017
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
Nothing says Christmas like one million holiday lights shining from trees, buildings, and other structures. These marvelous winter wonderland displays fill visitors with awe and cheer, and we’ve found the one you definitely need to see. Don’t miss out on the most astounding world of holiday lights at this Chicago zoo… and we’re not talking about Lincoln Park! Keep scrolling for all the details.
Holiday Magic is the event of the year for Brookfield Zoo.
This incredible attraction in one of Chicago's west suburbs features more than one million holiday lights that come together to create interesting displays you'll never forget.
The event runs Saturdays and Sundays between December 2 and December 17, 2017, as well as all days between December 26 and December 31, 2017.
Special attractions around the zoo include a one-foot talking tree, a train display, and the Holly Jolly theatre. There are also ice carvers, a magician, and carolers present.
Activities especially enjoyable for young children include cookie decorating, meeting Santa and Mrs. Claus, and singing to the animals, such as reindeer, big cats, and bears
Admission is free for members, and regular admission price for the zoo is $20 for adults while seniors and children (ages three to 11) are admitted for $14.50. You can save $1 by ordering tickets online ahead of time.
Brookfield Zoo is located at 3300 Golf Road in Brookfield, and you can find more information about the regular season and Holiday Magic on their website or Facebook page.
