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Mascot Day at Brookfield Zoo

Mascots from every Chicago professional sports team will face off in a battle for the title of Brookfield Zoo’s REAL Sports Challenge champion. The Mascot Day obstacle course competition will kick off “REAL FAN DAYS,” a unique series of sports festivals taking place this summer at the zoo.

 

Brookfield Zoo’s West Mall will be transformed into the ultimate sports challenge zone for festivities and a tournament featuring mascots representing the Bulls, Bears, Cubs, Fire, White Sox, Blackhawks, and Wolves, Brookfield Zoo.

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At 1:30 p.m. fans can cheer on their favorite mascots as they compete in an obstacle course that includes:

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  • Playing a giant bucket game with basketballs
  • Snagging football passes and leaping over six one-foot hurdles
  • Juggling giant soccer balls through a wild course of four orange cones
  • Firing tennis balls into a hockey net
  • Spinning around a baseball bat eight times

 

Free Activities

  • Mascots will walk around the West Mall and mingle with fans from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Zoo goers can watch the mascots meet their REAL animal counterparts
  •  Kids will enjoy playing in the Sport-themed Moonwalk as well as the 4-in-1 Sports Bounce House that features a row of cushioned obstacles, moon bounce section with a basketball hoop, climbing wall, and a slide
  • Giant Bags Set: Sports fans of all ages can play a supersized version of the classic tailgating game

 

On July 8, guests wearing apparel from any of the teams represented will receive a 20 percent discount off zoo admission. All activities are free with regular admission of $13.50 for adults and $9.50 for children 3 to 11 and seniors 65 and over. Children 2 and under free. Parking is $9.

 

 “REAL FAN DAYS” will take place on seven select weekends from July 8 to September 4. Fans of Chicago professional sports teams will be able to meet players and mascots, test their skill at sports games, and enjoy themed entertainment. Plus, guests can discover the REAL connection their favorite teams share with iconic animals at Brookfield Zoo and within the Great Bear Wilderness exhibit, presented by Dominick’s, through programming and activities. For further information, visit www.czs.org/CZS/RealFanDaysMascotDay or call (708) 688-8000.

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