Hamilly Family Wild Encounters will connect visitors of all ages directly with wildlife and nature.Highlights include:

• 4,800-square-foot walk-in aviary housing up to 900 parakeets, with opportunities for guests to feed the birds
• Viewing of the expanded reindeer herd and the chance to snap a photo with a reindeer
• Feeding wallabies and emus in their interactive habitat
• Catching a glimpse of llamas and alpacas out in the park
• Petting and feeding goats in the walk-in yard
• Opportunities to view active red pandas, a new addition to the animal family
• Beautiful kinetic and misting sculptures
• Pollinator gardens
• Animal ambassador building that will be home to more than two dozen program animals

Fridays and Saturdays from June 16 to August 12
When evenings cool down, Brookfield Zoo heats up at Summer Nights! The zoo is a different experience in the evening as guests enjoy beautiful landscapes, music, up-close encounters with animals, and enhanced dining and refreshments. A laser light show spectacular will create an exciting finale at the close of the evening.