Not another trampoline park. Not a bowling alley. A private room, walk-through holograms of dinosaurs and deep space, and ten (or twenty) wide-eyed kids who won’t stop talking about it on the ride home.
The straightforward birthday. All the magic, none of the day-long logistics.
Two hologram worlds, more room to breathe. The one most families pick.
Tunnels plus interactive HoloRooms kids actually play in. The full event.
Included in every package
Every package includes private room time, at least one walk-through hologram experience, the Photo Studio, the Projectogram, and free admission for the birthday guest of honor. Priced per 10 guests. Add more kids at a per-head rate. The table below shows exactly what changes as you move up.
Real reviews pulled from our Google Business Profile. Parents who came, paid, and then took the time to write something.
179 Google reviews
We had our birthday party at the Hologram Zoo and it was a huge hit! It's such a fun, interactive experience, and the kids were completely engaged the entire time. It was a refreshing change from the usual trampoline park, and something none of the guests had done before. The team was incredibly helpful and accommodating from start to finish, which made hosting stress-free for us. If you're looking for a unique birthday party idea, I highly recommend it!
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.
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.
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!
Book instantly above, or tell us your date and group size and a real person will confirm availability and walk you through the right package. We usually reply same day.
How much is a party?
$225 (Core), $274 (Plus, most popular), or $349 (Ultra) per 10 guests. Birthday child is always free.
Where are you?
318 Hawthorn Center, inside Hawthorn Mall, Vernon Hills IL 60061 — about 35 miles NW of Chicago.
What ages is it for?
Designed for ages 3 and up — most parties are kids 4 to 12, plus tween, teen, and adult milestone birthdays.
Can we bring cake?
Yes — outside cake, drinks, balloons and banners are all welcome. You set up, we clean up.
Our newest walk-through experience. Kids step past a real-feeling astronaut, drift over the surface of Mars, and stand inside the ring of a planet. Popular for tween and teen birthday parties.
Space pairs perfectly with the Dinosaur Tunnel for Plus and Ultra packages — two totally different worlds in one party. A lot of kids ages 8 to 14 specifically ask for Space as one of their two experiences.
Your party gets its own room. No mixing with other groups. Three sizes fit different party shapes, and we combine rooms for bigger events.
Perfect for smaller parties — close family birthdays, cousin-only groups, or the 6th-grader who wants their four best friends.
Our most-booked room. Fits a full classroom-sized birthday plus parents, with space for kids to move around between hologram sessions.
A middle ground — bigger than Room 1, smaller than Room 2. Good for mid-sized parties or a more focused space.
Hosting a bigger group? Rooms 1 + 2 can combine for up to 32 guests, and 2 + 3 for up to 36 — subject to availability. Mention your expected size when you book.
Park, bring the cake and decor. We show you your private room and help you set up — tables, chairs, candles. Guests arrive any time after.
Everyone signs in and picks up lightweight 3D glasses — not bulky VR headsets. The party lead explains what’s about to happen.
Your group walks the 60-foot tunnel you booked — Dinosaurs, Asia, or Space. Something 3 stories tall walks past. That’s the photo you’ll frame.
Serve cake, pizza, whatever you brought. Kids re-enact what they just saw. You take the photos you planned to take.
If you booked Plus or Ultra, kids head into a second, totally different world. This is where parents see their kid’s imagination unlock.
Final stretch in the private room for gifts and farewells. You pack up leftovers, we reset the room. Everyone drives home talking about it.
We’re inside Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills, about 35 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Parents book birthday parties with us from all over the North Shore and Lake County.
Searching for a kids birthday party venue near Chicago, a birthday place in Lake County, or something beyond the usual trampoline parks and bowling alleys in the northwest suburbs? Most of our birthday bookings come from:
Every Hologram Zoo Illinois birthday package includes access to our themed hologram tunnels. Your birthday kid picks the theme on the day. Here’s what they’ll walk through.
A 60-foot corridor where a Tyrannosaurus rex, a stegosaurus and a triceratops walk within reach of your birthday kid. Their friends’ reactions become the party’s best video.
Planets, galaxies and asteroids surround your kid as they become an astronaut for the day. Great for the 8-13 crowd who’ve outgrown princess parties but still want awe.
Blue whales, jellyfish and dolphins swim past your kid’s birthday crew like a private Shedd Aquarium. Calmer than dinosaurs — perfect for ages 3-6.
Can’t decide? On Birthday Plus and Birthday Ultra packages, the birthday kid picks two themes and the group walks through both in one visit.
Every package includes access to hologram tunnels. You pick which themes on the day of the party.
The questions parents actually call us about. If yours isn’t here, call +1 (847) 281-7030. A real person answers.
Birthday packages start at $225 for 10 guests (Core), $274 for 16 guests (Plus, our most popular), and $349 for 22 guests (Ultra). The birthday kid is always free. Every package includes a private room, hologram tunnel access, and a dedicated event host for 90 minutes.
Every birthday package includes a private room, walk-through hologram tunnel experiences (dinosaurs, space, aquarium, and more), a dedicated event host, and 90 minutes of party time. You bring the cake and decorations; we handle setup, cleanup, and the wow factor.
Ages 3 to 13. The aquarium tunnel is calmest for the 3-6 crowd. Dinosaurs and space tunnels wow the 6-13 range. Teenagers who’ve outgrown “kid” venues still love it — it’s the one indoor Chicago birthday venue that doesn’t feel babyish.
Between 10 and 22 kids depending on the package: Birthday Core hosts 10 guests, Birthday Plus hosts 16, and Birthday Ultra hosts 22. Extra guests can be added at $10-15 each depending on the tier. All guests fit comfortably in one private room.
Inside Hawthorn Mall at 318 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills IL 60061. It’s 45 minutes from downtown Chicago and easily accessible from Lake County, the North Shore, and Chicago’s north suburbs. Free mall parking, indoor access year-round, no weather worries.
Two to four weeks in advance for weekend slots — those book up fast, especially spring and holiday season. Weekday parties can often be booked with 3-5 days notice. Book online at hologramzooil.com/kids-birthday-party or call +1 (847) 281-7030.
Yes — outside cake is welcome, and you can bring your own food (pizza, sandwiches, snacks, drinks). Your private room is yours for the full 90 minutes to set up, eat, sing happy birthday, and open gifts. No catering minimums, no forced packages.
Still have questions?
Weekends fill first. Weekdays have more flexibility. The birthday guest of honor attends free on every package. That part never changes.
Hologram Zoo Illinois hosts kids birthday parties at 318 Hawthorn Center inside Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills IL 60061, serving families across the Chicago suburbs, Lake County, and the North Shore. Birthday party packages and prices: the Core package is $225 per 10 guests, the most popular Plus package is $274 per 10 guests, and the Ultra package is $349 per 10 guests. The birthday guest of honor always attends free, and additional guests can be added at a per-head rate. Every package includes a private party room, one or more 30-minute walk-through hologram experiences (Dinosaurs, Asia, or Space), the Photo Studio, the Projectogram, and free admission for the birthday child. Outside cake is welcome; confetti, glitter and pinatas are not. Three private party rooms are available with capacities of 12 guests (Room 1), 20 guests (Room 2), and 16 guests (Room 3), and rooms can be combined for larger groups of up to 36. The venue is fully indoor and weather-proof, fully wheelchair accessible and stroller-friendly, with hologram experiences suitable for kids ages 3 and up through teens and adults. Booking is online through Peekpro, by phone at (847) 281-7030, by text at (312) 339-0329, or by submitting the party inquiry form on this page. For Saturday parties, book 2 to 3 weeks ahead, or 4 to 6 weeks during peak spring and fall. Hologram Zoo Illinois is one of the most unique kids birthday party venues near Chicago.
