Boo! at the Zoo - A Halloween Celebration at Brookfield Zoo

Brookfield Zoo gets into the Halloween spirit with Boo! at the Zoo, a family friendly event that's held the last weekends in October. This year has a special feature running alongside of Boo! at the Zoo -- DinoNites.Boo! at the Zoo:
October 17-18, 24-25, 2009
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

DinoNites
October 16-18, 23-25, 30-31, 2009
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.Brookfield Zoo, 1st Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield, IllinoisAdmission price for Boo! at the Zoo: Adults (12-64), $12; Seniors (ages 65+), $8; Children (ages 3-11), $8; Children 2 and under, free; Members, 1/2 price.

Admission price for DinoNites: Adults (12-64), $12; Seniors (ages 65+), $8; Children (ages 3-11), $8; Children 2 and under, free; Members, 1/2 price.

Combo ticket for both events: $18 adults, $12 children/seniors.The Metra Rail Burlington Northern line runs from Union Station downtown to the "Zoo Stop" (Hollywood) station and from there it is only a 2 block northeast walk to the zoo.I-290 (Eisenhower) west to First Avenue exit. Head south approximately 2.5 miles and follow the signs to the zoo entrance.Regular parking rates apply for Boo! at the Zoo, parking is free for DinoNites.

Brookfield Zoo goes into Halloween mode each year hosting Boo! at the Zoo in the second half of October. The fall festival is great for the little ones, and features entertainment and activities. Some of the features at Boo! at the Zoo:

• Giant Corn Maze
• Haunted Hayride (extra fee)
• Scarecrow Building
• Games
• Pumpkin carving demonstrations
• Costumed characters
• Zoo chats
• Costume parade (at 1 p.m. each day)

Brookfield Zoo has something extra this year -- DinoNites, which takes advantage of the current temporary exhibit "Dinosaurs Alive!" at the zoo. Boo! at the Zoo shifts into DinoNites at 6 p.m. when the evening hours gives the event more of a "spooky" Halloween feel.

DinoNites features include:

• Entry to Dinosaurs Alive!
• Tram of Terror ride for the older kids/adults
• Giant corn maze
• Admission to Hamill Family Play Zoo
• Ghost Ship Galleon jumping jack
• Monster Mash DJ Dance Party
• Magic and Juggling acts
• Cookie Decorating
• Pumpking carving

Everything besides the cookie decorating and pumpkin carving at DinoNites are included in the general admission price. All the animal buildings will be open during DinoNites as well until a 1/2 hour before the zoo closing time.