TREE TRIM

DATES: Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12, 2023
LOCATION: Zoowide

Does your community group want to get into the holiday spirit early? Join Brookfield Zoo in gearing up for our Holiday Magic celebration by participating in Tree Trim!

Sponsoring a tree is a beautiful way to support the zoo and celebrate the 42nd annual Holiday Magic. School groups, scout troops, families, and companies are all welcome to participate in Tree Trim on Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12, 2023.

Pick either the November 11th or 12th date that works best for your group, bring your tickets, and come out to decorate.

Trees go on sale September 1, 2023.

ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE. EVENT WILL PROCEED RAIN, SHINE, OR SNOW. PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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PURCHASE PATCHES

TREE TRIM MENU

 

TREE TRIM DETAILS

 

Community Tree Trim Details: Cost $195*
-A fully LED-lit tree (additional lights not permitted)
-Twenty (20) complimentary general admission passes (valid on 11/11 and 11/12 only)
-Five (5) complimentary parking passes (valid on 11/11 and 11/12 only)
-A sign featuring your town and the names of those who decorated and donated the tree
-Recognition at the zoo from November 11 to January 13

Corporate Tree Trim Details: Cost $600*
-A fully LED-lit 10-foot tree near Roosevelt Fountain (additional lights not permitted)
-Thirty (30) complimentary general admission passes (valid on 11/11 and 11/12 only)
-Ten (10) complimentary parking passes (valid on 11/11 and 11/12 only)
-A sign featuring your company/organization logo and the names of those who decorated the tree
-Recognition at the zoo from November 11 to January 13

*There are a limited number of trees available for purchase. Trees are real trees so they vary in size and shape.
 
Additional Admission and Parking Tickets:
Purchase General Admission Tickets (valid on 11/11 and 11/12 only): $10*
Purchase Parking Tickets (valid on 11/11 and 11/12 only): $15
Purchase Commemorative Patches: $4 each



*Discounted tickets MUST be purchased in advanced. Tickets purchased onsite will not be discounted. All tickets are nonrefundable. Patches will not be shipped. They can be picked up at the South Gate Market during Tree Trim Weekend. If patches need to be shipped, please call 708-688-8638 for shipping pricing and details.
 
Ornament Guidelines:
Please keep in mind the safety of our animals by reviewing the ornament guidelines to see what materials such as tinsel, glass, porcelain, etc. are not safe to use to decorate your tree.
*Review Ornament Guidelines*
Unsafe items will be removed by staff and disposed of.
 
Tree UnTrim:
Tree UnTrim will take place from January 1-13, 2023 where groups are allowed to come back to retrieve remaining ornaments from their tree. On January 14, staff and volunteers will begin removing any remaining ornaments from the trees. These ornaments will not be saved for your group. Please do not use valuable or sentimental items as ornaments. Brookfield Zoo is not responsible for ornaments/decorations that are missing or stolen.
 
Questions? Check out our *Frequently Asked Questions* or email us at Tree.Trim@CZS.org.