Holiday Magic At Brookfield Zoo In Illinois Will Make You Feel Like You’re In The North Pole

'Tis the season for some festive fun with a trip to the North Pole, or at least to a place that will make you feel like you're there! Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo will transport you to an enchanting land filled with twinkling lights, larger-than-life sculptures, trees all decked out with holiday cheer, and much, much more.

This is the 39th year for Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic. It is the largest and longest-running event of its kind in the area.

Santa Claus has been unusually busy and we won't be able to see him at Brookfield Zoo this year. Instead, there is a life-sized cutout of the jolly old elf to take photos next to.

While Santa's elves are busy building toys, gnomes are attending the Holiday Magic event instead. Join in on the Game of Gnomes scavenger hunt and search for the 24 mischievous gnomes hidden throughout the zoo.

You can download the Gnome Map and Gnome Guide directly to your phone in order to participate. It's sure to be great fun for kids and adults alike!

The zoo's mall and fountain areas display over 600 trees decorated with LED lights and ornaments, creating a festive and magical Christmas scene.

This bear looks like it lives at the North Pole, doesn't it? On display are three enormous LED animal sculptures - this bear, a bison, and a giraffe.

Take a stroll through the 600-foot long Tunnel of Light with glowing colors that dance along to holiday music.

Feel the joy of the holiday season and sing or dance along to the lights and music through this tunnel!

Bring the family and experience Holiday Magic at the Brookfield Zoo this season! In addition to the enchanting holiday lights and displays, there are seasonal food and drink items for sale.

The event goes through December 31 from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. on select dates. To reserve your advanced ticket and time slot, visit the Zoo's website.