Zoo Lights At Brookfield Zoo 2024. During this magical time, brookfield zoo transforms into a luminous wonderland, opening its gates from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm for a unique nighttime experience for zoogoers of all ages. More than two million lights cover the trees, fences and structures in the brookfield zoo at this annual holiday event, which is open for its 43rd year this season.

— light up the festive season with family and friends at brookfield zoo’s 41 st annual holiday magic®, presented by comed and meijer. Strolling along the zoo’s malls and around roosevelt fountain, guests also can view 750 community and 70 corporate lit trees decorated with ornaments.