Visitors stand for pictures under a 16-foot-tall 3D gingerbread house at Brookfield Zoo's "Holiday Magic" lights display on Nov. 30, 2023. Tickets are $29.95 for adults, $20.95 for kids ages 3-11 and $24.95 for seniors 65 and older. Parking is $17-$20.

Visitors stand for pictures under a 16-foot-tall 3D gingerbread house at Brookfield Zoo's "Holiday Magic" lights display on Nov. 30, 2023. Tickets are $29.95 for adults, $20.95 for kids ages 3-11 and $24.95 for seniors 65 and older. Parking is $17-$20. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Brookfield Zoo aglow with 'Holiday Magic'

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The area’s longest-running lights festival is back for its 42nd year at Brookfield Zoo with more than 2 million sparkling LED lights. The zoo will be decked out in huge light displays shaped like animals and almost 900 trees will be lit up. Plus, you can stroll through two light tunnels as seasonal songs play. Select dates through Dec. 31 at Brookfield Zoo, 8400 W. 31st St, Brookfield; tickets are $29.95 for adults, $20.95 for kids ages 3-11 and $24.95 for seniors 65 and older. Parking is $17-$20.

Visitors stand for pictures under a 16-foot-tall 3D gingerbread house at Brookfield Zoo's "Holiday Magic" lights display on Nov. 30, 2023. Tickets are $29.95 for adults, $20.95 for kids ages 3-11 and $24.95 for seniors 65 and older. Parking is $17-$20.

Visitors stand for pictures under a 16-foot-tall 3D gingerbread house at Brookfield Zoo's "Holiday Magic" lights display on Nov. 30, 2023. Tickets are $29.95 for adults, $20.95 for kids ages 3-11 and $24.95 for seniors 65 and older. Parking is $17-$20. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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Avery Mendez, 4, walks to his great-grandmother, Maria Sazo, after viewing a 20-foot-tall illuminated orb at Brookfield Zoo's "Holiday Magic" on Nov. 30, 2023.

Avery Mendez, 4, walks to his great-grandmother, Maria Sazo, after viewing a 20-foot-tall illuminated orb at Brookfield Zoo's "Holiday Magic" on Nov. 30, 2023. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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Visitors view a 41-foot-tall illuminated Christmas tree at Brookfield Zoo's 2023 "Holiday Magic" display.

Visitors view a 41-foot-tall illuminated Christmas tree at Brookfield Zoo's 2023 "Holiday Magic" display. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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Visitors stroll through the "Tunnel of Lights" at Brookfield Zoo's long-running holiday lights show.

Visitors stroll through the "Tunnel of Lights" at Brookfield Zoo's long-running holiday lights show. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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Michelle Garcia views a 20-foot-tall illuminated orb at Brookfield Zoo's "Holiday Magic."

Michelle Garcia views a 20-foot-tall illuminated orb at Brookfield Zoo's "Holiday Magic." (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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Kaleigh Suddarth carves a block of ice into the shape of a tiger on Nov. 30, 2023, during Brookfield Zoo's long-running holiday lights display.

Kaleigh Suddarth carves a block of ice into the shape of a tiger on Nov. 30, 2023, during Brookfield Zoo's long-running holiday lights display. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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People visit Brookfield Zoo's "Holiday Magic" on Nov. 30, 2023. More than 2 million sparkling LED lights are involved.

People visit Brookfield Zoo's "Holiday Magic" on Nov. 30, 2023. More than 2 million sparkling LED lights are involved. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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A snow leopard is illuminated by the Brookfield Zoo's "Holiday Magic" lights display.

A snow leopard is illuminated by the Brookfield Zoo's "Holiday Magic" lights display. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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Kelsey and Eddie Thoma pose with Santa as he holds their 9-month-old daughter, Lilly, at the Brookfield Zoo during its "Holiday Magic" event.

Kelsey and Eddie Thoma pose with Santa as he holds their 9-month-old daughter, Lilly, at the Brookfield Zoo during its "Holiday Magic" event. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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An elf entertains visitors during Brookfield Zoo's annual "Holiday Magic" display on Nov. 30, 2023.

An elf entertains visitors during Brookfield Zoo's annual "Holiday Magic" display on Nov. 30, 2023. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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