The Chicago Bulls “REAL FAN DAYS” weekend is a celebration of the team and their connection to the REAL bison at Brookfield Zoo’s Great Bear Wilderness exhibit, presented by Dominick’s. Festivities include appearances by legendary Chicago Bulls players, animal Zoo Chats, a scavenger hunt, basketball skill games, and more.
Visitors who wear Chicago Bulls apparel on July 9 and July 10 will receive a 20 percent discount off zoo admission.
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Free Activities
- Learn about the connections that the Chicago Bulls share with their REAL animal counterpart at a special Bison Zoo Chat.
- Meet and get autographs from legendary Chicago Bulls players.
- Partake in a scavenger hunt that will take place around the zoo connecting sports teams, skills used in playing sports, and fun facts animals at the zoo.
- Members of The Luvabulls, Matadors, and IncrediBulls will be on hand performing and signing autographs.
- Be a sports broadcaster and announce iconic sports plays at the broadcast “karaoke” booth.
- Take a photo beside life-sized cutouts of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen on the West Mall.
- View sports memorabilia on the West Mall.
- Participate in Kinectimals Xbox activities presented by Microsoft Store.
- Free Basketball Skill Drills on Brookfield Zoo’s West Mall
- Slam Dunk Basketball: participants can spring up from a jumping pad and slam dunk just like the pros.
- Bungee Basketball: participants are harnessed to a bungee cord and run against the tension as far as possible before shooting a basket.
- Monster Inflatable Basketball: participants pass, kick, and dribble inflatable balls as they try to outwit their opponent.
- Inflatable Double Pop-A-Shot: two participants compete as they shoot mini balls into hoops.
- Giant Bags Set: sports fans of all ages can play a supersized version of the classic tailgating game.
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“REAL FAN DAYS” is a seven-weekend series that runs from July 9 to September 4 and will allow fans of Chicago professional sports teams 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/RealFanDays or call (708) 688-8000.
CHICAGO BEARS
Saturday, July 16, and Sunday, July 17
CHICAGO CUBS
Saturday, July 23, and Sunday, July 24
CHICAGO FIRE
Saturday, July 30, and Sunday, July 31
CHICAGO WHITE SOX
Saturday, August 13, and Sunday, August 14
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS
Saturday, August 27, and Sunday, August 28
CHICAGO WOLVES
Saturday, September 3, and Sunday, September 4
