Walk among giants.
Hologram Zoo
Illinois.
Chicago's first permanent holographic zoo. 60-foot laser-light dinosaur tunnels. No VR headset. No animals in captivity. Just wonder.
Hawthorn Mall · Vernon Hills, IL · Lake County
"Best Inventions of 2023""The Future of Wildlife"Watch before you visit.
Step inside Hologram Zoo Illinois — walk-through holograms, no VR headset, just wonder.
Give the gift of
wonder.
Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion. Redeemable on any experience or package.
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What draws you in?
Pick a category, tap a card, book in seconds.
No headset.
No limits.
Just you and the wild.
As featured in TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2023
Make it their best birthday ever.
Walk-through holograms, party setup, memories that last. Three packages built for every celebration.
Birthday Core
Birthday Plus
Birthday Ultra
School Trips. Outings. Foundations.
School
Field Trips
Curriculum-connected, wonder-driven. Dinosaurs, ecosystems, and space — all in one visit.
Corporate &
General Groups
Team outings that actually excite people. Holographic animals beat trust falls every time.
Foundations
& Seniors
A memorable group outing full of laughter, wonder, and moments worth talking about long after.
Take a virtual tour
before you visit.
Explore Hologram Zoo Illinois in 360°. Walk the tunnels, get a feel for the space, and see exactly what awaits your group.
"Best Inventions of 2023"
"Technology removes the barrier of the headset. It brings the digital world into the physical world..."
Read on TIME →
"The Future of Wildlife"
"It brings the digital world into the physical world seamlessly..."
Read on Forbes →Grand Opening Success.
Our grand opening was electric. We are honored to welcome the Chicago suburbs to the region’s first permanent holographic zoo.
"Thank you to the GLMV Chamber, Hawthorn Mall, and the Village of Vernon Hills for a historic success."
Real Google Reviews
"We absolutely LOVED coming here and will be back as they keep adding new countries to their tours. Thank you for a fun experience for all ages!"
"A guaranteed hit with the kids! We did the dinosaur exhibit which was fun for the preschooler and kindergartener. The staff are super personable and explained everything well. Very clean and spacious as well."
"Liked the experience, have been there with my son. The immersion is next-level. The visuals are insanely realistic. Definitely recommend!"
"We were very excited to try this new hologram 3D dinosaur experience, and it did not disappoint. The kids had an absolute blast and were amazed by the realistic and immersive visuals."
"It was really cool technology and kids enjoyed every bit of it. It was fun for adults too. Manager and employees were very accommodating."
"So fun!!! My kids loved it and had a blast. We did the dinosaur one and my kids really enjoyed the 3D experience. Super clean facility and spacious. Looking forward to coming again!"
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is Hologram Zoo Illinois?
What are the hours?
How do I book tickets?
Inside Hawthorn Mall
Vernon Hills, IL
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Sun: 11AM–6PM
Plan Your Visit
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318 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 · +1 (847) 281-7030
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