Animals at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium will soon be feasting on Halloween leftovers. The elephants enjoy a pumpkin snack in the fall. They stomp on the pumpkins to break them open and get to ...

The turkeys are pasture-raised without hormones or antibiotics. White- and bronze-breasted are available. You can order a fresh turkey ($5.49/pound); the size ranges from 10 to 24 pounds. They also ...

From light shows to plays, sing-alongs and festive pop-ups, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season. We’ve rounded up some of the season’s highlights in Chicago and the suburbs.

BROOKFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- There is a lot happening at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago this fall and winter. "Boo! at the Zoo" runs through the end of the month and "Boos and Brews" is happening this ...

Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns: 6-10:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, Oct. 8-12, 15-19 and 22-26, at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. See hand-carved, LED-lit ...

ZooLights returns to Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo from Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, through Saturday, Jan. 4, 2026, transforming the zoo into a glowing holiday... One of the best places in Chicago for kids to ...

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is unveiling a new chapter in one of its most beloved attractions. Beginning Oct. 4, guests can experience Dolphin Discovery, a newly reimagined show at the zoo’s renamed ...

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is set for fun-filled festivities with a packed lineup of can’t-miss fall events for guests of all ages. This year’s festivities are expected to be bigger and brighter than ever ...

National Elephant Appreciation Day is Sept. 22. Even for animal lovers, it probably isn’t on your calendar. Regardless, elephants have reason to appreciate Illinois as well. In 2017 our state ...

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Brookfield Zoo Chicago is inviting the public to help name one of its most charming residents. (Video: © Brookfield Zoo Chicago) The Commander in Chief Is Not Okay ...