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Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic light festival to open on November 25

By FOX 32 Digital Staff
Published  November 19, 2022 4:06pm CST
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Brookfield Zoo 'Holiday Magic' lights festival starts Nov. 25

Brookfield Zoo is preparing for its 'Holiday Magic' festivities featuring 2 million lights and tons of holiday decorations. The fun begins the Friday after Thanksgiving.

BROOKFIELD, Illinois - The 41st annual Holiday Magic light festival at Brookfield Zoo opens on November 25.

Holiday Magic features more than 2 million lights, including the "Sea of Lights," "Tunnel of Lights," a sparkling gingerbread house, giant illuminated animals, and a 41-foot tall tree. Visitors can drop off letters to Santa and go ice skating.

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Chicago Zoological Society Vice President of Marketing Leah Rippe said all the animal exhibits are also open.

"If you want to warm up and feel like you're on vacation, go visit Tropic World to see some of our animals from South America," Rippe said.

The festival will be open on November 25-27 and 30, and December 1-4, 7-11, 14-18 and 26-31 from 3 to 9 p.m. Admission to Brookfield Zoo is $24.95 for adults, $17.95 for children ages 3-11, and $19.95 for seniors 65 and over. Parking is $15.