Partner Member, Brookfield Zoo Chicago is hosting an evening event series (6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) called Glow Wild: A Lanterns Festival of Hope on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Thursday, March 19, 2026, through Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Large-scale lanterns will feature artistic renditions of animals from across the globe.
The Zoo’s Education & Community Engagement team are looking for cultural storytellers, artisan vendors, and community resource groups that want to join them in shedding light on the universal reverence that is provided to wildlife and nature — highlighting the global responsibility that we share in caring for our planet.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago wishes to enter into a collaborative process that creates space to share language, expressive arts, various forms of storytelling, dance, and other cultural elements that celebrate the interwoven diversity of perspectives and life on this planet. If you have a vision, the team welcomes your creativity and opportunities possible in showcasing your work in the most positive and effective ways.
Please note, that for Glow Wild, artisan vendors and community resource groups will be able to sell non-food items without having to pay any vendor fees or share any percentage of profit, and honorariums are negotiable for presenters and performers. Participating groups will be asked to commit to one or two of the available nights, but they are welcome to potentially participate in more evenings as schedules and interest may allow. Discussions may also inspire other collaborative opportunities for integration into programs and events of future seasons at Brookfield Zoo Chicago or your organization’s community-based efforts.
Anyone interested in learning more is encouraged to contact: [email protected]