{"id":11951,"date":"2016-12-12T12:00:54","date_gmt":"2016-12-12T17:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=11951"},"modified":"2020-06-23T11:08:16","modified_gmt":"2020-06-23T16:08:16","slug":"zoo-lights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/zoo-lights\/","title":{"rendered":"Brookfield vs. Lincoln Park: A Zoo Lights Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"

Local Zoos are Lit This Holiday Season<\/h2>\n

Chicago is lucky to have not one, but two great zoos! This time of year, that means two great light displays. Celebrate the holiday season with millions of lights and thousands of animals this year.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Lincoln Park Zoo<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Brookfield Zoo\u2019s Holiday Magic is in its 35th<\/sup> Year and features over one million lights. Lincoln Park\u2019s ZooLights has over two million lights this year and is in its 22nd<\/sup> year. Both locations feature ice carvings, musical light displays, and more!<\/p>\n

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Who?<\/h2>\n

Santa is coming to town! And has a pretty busy schedule! Photos with Santa are offered at both locations. Brookfield offers photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus\u00a0December 17 – 18 in the Seven Seas Underwater Viewing area. Don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re busy prepping for the holidays! You can snap a selfie with Santa at Lincoln Park until December 23rd<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Lincoln Park Zoo <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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What?<\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: Brookfield Zoo<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What else is there? Well, a lot.<\/p>\n

Highlights from Brookfield include:
\n-A 41-foot tall talking tree
\n-NEW Polar lights display
\n-Photos with animals (alpaca, llamas, and reindeer!)
\n-Singing to the animals (reindeer, big cats, and bears)
\n-Train display
\n-Dolphins in Action will also be open (additional fee)<\/p>\n

Highlights from Lincoln Park include:
\n-Free kids crafts
\n-Family Nights December 12, 19, and 26 including free carousel rides
\n-Chris White Trio\u2019s Tribute to Vince Guaraldi\u2019s Charlie Brown Christmas\u00a0<\/em>December 15
\n-Ice skating for a $5 fee<\/p>\n

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When?<\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: Lincoln Park Zoo<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lincoln Park Zoo Lights<\/strong><\/a>
\nVisit December 9 – 23, 26 – 31 and January 1
\nHours: 4:30pm – 9pm<\/p>\n

Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic<\/strong><\/a>
\nVisit Saturdays and Sundays, December 3 – 18
\nMonday – Saturday, December 26 – 31
\nHours: 4pm – 9pm<\/p>\n

How much does it cost?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The light displays at Lincoln Park Zoo are free. At Brookfield, admission is charged, but ComEd offers a buy one, get one free\u00a0coupon for the holiday lights<\/a>. Admission to Holiday Magic is free if you are a Brookfield Zoo member.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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