Event · Community

Dinner with Santa at Brookfield Zoo

When

Fri, Dec 18 · 5:30 PM–7:00 PMFri Dec 18: 5:30–7 p.m.; Sat–Sun Dec 19–20: 3:30–5 p.m. and 5:30–7 p.m.

Where

Brookfield Zoo Chicago — Discovery Center3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513Open in Google Maps ↗

Ages

Families; child ticket ages 3–11

Cost

Fri: Adult $80, Child (ages 3–11) $35; Sat–Sun: Adult $90, Child $40

Organizer

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Upcoming dates: Fri, Dec 18 · Sat, Dec 19 · Sun, Dec 20

Brookfield Zoo Chicago's Dinner with Santa is a seated holiday buffet in the Discovery Center followed by a personal visit with Santa, where children can share their Christmas wishes. The ticket also includes general admission to Holiday Magic, so families can walk the illuminated grounds before or after their time slot. Seatings are Friday, December 18 (5:30–7 p.m.) and Saturday and Sunday, December 19–20 (3:30–5 p.m. and 5:30–7 p.m.). Friday tickets are discounted at $80 for adults and $35 for children ages 3–11; weekend tickets are $90 adults and $40 children. Members receive a discount with proof of membership. Spaces are limited and time slots fill quickly, so the zoo recommends booking early.