Hologram Zoo Illinois | Walk-Through Holograms at Hawthorn Mall, Vernon Hills

Hologram Zoo Illinois is Chicago's first permanent holographic zoo at 318 Hawthorn Center, Hawthorn Mall, Vernon Hills IL 60061. Guests walk through 60-foot laser-light hologram tunnels — dinosaurs, Africa, Arctic, Asia, Space — wearing lightweight 3D glasses with no VR headset required. Named TIME Magazine Best Invention of 2023. Open Mon–Sat 11AM–8PM, Sun 11AM–6PM. Book via Peekpro at book.peek.com.

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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.

TIME Magazine — Best Inventions of 2023
Forbes — The Future of Wildlife

Hawthorn Mall · Vernon Hills, IL · Lake County

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Call us
+1 (847) 281-7030
Text us
+1 (312) 339-0329
Hours
Mon–Sat 11AM–8PM
Location
318 Hawthorn Center
Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Watch before you visit.

Step inside Hologram Zoo Illinois — walk-through holograms, no VR headset, just wonder.

Gift Cards Available

Give the gift of
wonder.

Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion. Redeemable on any experience or package.

Delivered instantly · Any amount

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.

Free admission for the Birthday Guest of Honor
Core Package

Birthday Core

$225
per 10 people
Private Space
1.5 Hours
Hologram Exp.
1 × 30 min
Also included
HoloRoom (Bundle Rate)Photo StudioProjectogram
★ Free admission — Birthday Guest of Honor
Book Core →
Ultra Package

Birthday Ultra

$349
per 10 people
Private Space
3 Hours
Hologram Exp.
2 × 30 min
Also included
2× HoloRoom SessionsPhoto StudioProjectogram
★ Free admission — Birthday Guest of Honor
Book Ultra →
Party Rooms — if combined
Room 1 · Capacity of 12 Room 2 · Capacity of 20 Room 3 · Capacity of 16

School Trips. Outings. Foundations.

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Field Trips

School
Field Trips

Curriculum-connected, wonder-driven. Dinosaurs, ecosystems, and space — all in one visit.

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Corporate & Groups

Corporate &
General Groups

Team outings that actually excite people. Holographic animals beat trust falls every time.

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Foundations & Seniors

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.

360° Interactive Tour · Hawthorn Mall · Vernon Hills IL
TIME Magazine Best Inventions of 2023 — Hologram Zoo Illinois
TIME

"Best Inventions of 2023"

"Technology removes the barrier of the headset. It brings the digital world into the physical world..."

Read on TIME →
Forbes — Hologram Zoo Illinois
Forbes

"The Future of Wildlife"

"It brings the digital world into the physical world seamlessly..."

Read on Forbes →

Real Google Reviews

4.7
50 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!"

AM
Local Guide · 22 reviews · 4 photos
2 weeks ago

"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."

ND
Local Guide · 38 reviews · 4 photos
2 weeks ago

"Liked the experience, have been there with my son. The immersion is next-level. The visuals are insanely realistic. Definitely recommend!"

AK
Local Guide · 10 reviews · 51 photos
5 weeks ago

"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."

BS
Local Guide · 18 reviews · 9 photos
6 weeks ago

"It was really cool technology and kids enjoyed every bit of it. It was fun for adults too. Manager and employees were very accommodating."

KK
6 weeks ago

"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!"

BK
14 weeks ago

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a VR headset?
No. You wear lightweight 3D glasses — no bulky headset required. You can see the holograms and your family at the same time, making it a fully shared experience for everyone in your group.
Are the animals real?
Every creature is made of laser light. They look real and move like real animals, but no animals are held in captivity at Hologram Zoo Illinois.
Is it scary for young children?
The experience is designed for all ages. If a child removes their 3D glasses at any point, the room looks completely normal — making it easy and safe to step back from the experience.
Where is Hologram Zoo Illinois?
We are inside Hawthorn Mall at 318 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 — easily accessible from the Chicago North Shore, Lake County, and surrounding suburbs.
What are the hours?
Monday through Saturday 11AM–8PM, Sunday 11AM–6PM. We recommend booking in advance on Peekpro, especially on weekends when slots fill quickly.
How do I book tickets?
All tickets are booked through Peekpro at book.peek.com. Select your experience — Zoo Tunnels, HoloRooms, Birthday Packages, or Group Events — and complete your purchase before your visit.

Inside Hawthorn Mall
Vernon Hills, IL

Address
318 Hawthorn Center
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Hours
Mon–Sat: 11AM–8PM
Sun: 11AM–6PM

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