Brookfield Zoo Chicago — Zoo in Brookfield
Brookfield Zoo Chicago and its collection
Brookfield Zoo, opened in 1921, is a zoo in Brookfield, Illinois, United States.
The zoo covers 216 acres and holds about 511 species, making it the largest in its metropolitan area. It opened on 1 July 1934 and became known for using moats and ditches in place of cages.
Animals and collection
It was the first zoo in the United States to show giant pandas; one of them, Su Lin, is now a mounted specimen at the Field Museum. A cockatoo named Cookie was in the collection from the 1934 opening until its death in 2016, and the Asian elephant Ziggy spent three decades chained in the Pachyderm House after attacking a keeper in 1941.
Conservation and approach
The zoo runs a conservation project at Punta San Juan in Peru. A $25,000 grant from Disney World helped society staff gain access to the restricted reserve there.
What the venue says
- Dolphins in Action
- Wild Connections
- Anniversary Ferris Wheel
- Hamill Family Play Zoo
- Forest Preserve Nature Trail
- Dragonfly Marsh
- offering everything from burgers, hot dogs, and pizzas to vegetarian bowls and salads.
- North Gate Parking Pass $17 South Gate Parking Pass $20
- Brookfield Zoo Chicago makes a concerted effort to make its grounds, pathways, buildings, exhibits and programs accessible to all visitors.
Images of Brookfield Zoo Chicago
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Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 09:30 | 18:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
We are open daily, with the exceptions of Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | 32.95 USD |
| Senior (65+) | 27.95 USD |
| Children (3-11) | 23.95 USD |
Facilities
- Parking
- Keeper talk or show
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Brookfield Zoo Chicago at this time.
Accreditation
Location & map
3300 Golf RdBrookfield
United States
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Brookfield Zoo Chicago.
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gorillas -
orangutans -
polar bears -
grizzly bears -
lions -
giraffes -
zebras
Exhibits
- Tropic World
- Great Bear Wilderness
- Habitat Africa: The Savannah
- Seven Seas
- The Living Coast
- Bramsen Tropical Forests
On site
- Pinniped Point 273 m from the centre of the site
- Habitat Africa! The Forest 279 m from the centre of the site
- Hamill Family Play Zoo 279 m from the centre of the site
- Pachyderm House 279 m from the centre of the site
- Tropic World 279 m from the centre of the site
- The Living Coast 383 m from the centre of the site