Dinosaurs have taken over the zoo. Life-size, animatronic dinos are scattered throughout the grounds — a bonus that turns a regular zoo day into a full-on prehistoric adventure. Kids lose their minds over this one.

After-hours zoo experience built entirely around dinosaurs after dark. A one-of-a-kind evening: explore the zoo at night while giant prehistoric creatures lurk around corners. Genuinely thrilling for the whole family.

"Run-Around." "Hook." "But Anyway." Blues Traveler is the kind of band that makes you forget you're at a zoo. Their harmonica work alone is worth the price of admission, and their live energy is unreal.

"Hot in Herre." "Dilemma." "Country Grammar." Nelly is a stadium act in a zoo setting — an insane combo that makes sense exactly zero percent until you're there and it's perfect. This one's gone, but watch brookfieldzoo.org for cancellations.

Sip, savor, and stroll through the zoo after dark — adults only, wine flowing, animals doing their thing. This is date night material. An evening market-style food and drink experience through the zoo at night. Chef's kiss.