Zoolights 2007 in Chicago is open in the evenings from 5 PM to 6 PM for about six weeks during the holiday season, beginning late November and continuing through early January. Parking is available on intersection of Cannon drive and Fullerton Ave. For 3 hours we paid around 14$ for parking at exit. ZooLights begins halfway down Cannon drive, a short walk from the Lincoln Park zoo entrance on Cannon drive. Our experience was mixed and our 18 months toddler enjoyed every bit of 3 hours and the place is bit crowded as weather is too good around 45 F with no wind chill. Apart from lights and animals , there are plenty of chance to make fun, winter themed crafts, decorate cookies, watch an ice-sculpting demonstration (Guy is too good with the chain saw kind of hammer sculpting the ice in few minutes), enjoy puppet shows, and listen to storytellers.

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My 1+ year toddler is so fascinated with her animals book she asks us repeatedly all the animal names and their sounds.This is a perfect time we thought a visit to the zoo will introduces her to the fascinating world of wild animals.Our hope was that she will learn about the animals, while spending quality time with us. I took some pictures and put a small photo gallery with photograph of the animal that she saw at the zoo.This keeps her busy now a days and distracts her from other toddler regular destructions.

The Brookfield Zoo is Located in Chicago suburbs , the Brookfield Zoo is very large and difficult to see all of the wild life in one day. Also the weather should be convenient as there is a great deal of walking in the zoo as space between exhibits is quite significant. On the other hand, it is quite a enjoyable walk as space between exhibits are filled with views of fountains, gardens, and parks.

Select the dropdown to watch the Brookfield Zoo Wild life gallery:

CamelsPeacockElephantsTropicalWorld Buffalo Deer Dolphin showSeal Loins African LoinSlothbears

Tropic World is housed in a big building, and is made up of multi species rain forest exhibits divided into three regions (South America, Southeast Asia, and Africa). Each exhibit is viewed from a trail perched in the middle of the building. Perhaps it's most intriguing characteristic is the species mixing.

Motor safari tram is nice addition if you would like to see all of the Zoo at one shot.This costs you extra money other than general admission price.



Dolphin Presentations is a nice to see show but not a must see show that I have seen previously in Baltimore, Maryland.

I have not used myself the coupons but when you register or online you could grab these coupons that might save you few dollars.

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