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Free Zoos

FREEze Day

February 11, 2018 - February 11, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

Brookfield Zoo

8400 31st St.

Brookfield, IL 60513

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Description

Guests can enjoy free admission and fun-filled events, including dogsledding demonstrations by the Green Valley Dog Drivers and their four-legged friends. Mushers and their pups will engage guests in games and answer questions about this fan-favorite sport on the zoo’s West Mall. In addition, special chats on winter-hardy animals will be featured throughout the day.

Event Cost: Free, parking fee applies

Event times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Additional Information

Neighborhood: Western Suburbs

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