Featuring Conservation: CZS and Brookfield Zoo
Great Bear Wilderness!
Largest Exhibit Ever at
Brookfield Zoo Now Open!
The state-of-the-art, naturalistic Great Bear Wilderness, the largest exhibit ever built at Brookfield Zoo, is our new home to iconic North American animals: polar bears, grizzly bears, wolves, bald eagles, and bison. As you begin your adventure through the National Park-like experience, you can learn about the animals’ past, present, and future status; their deep cultural significance to people; and the survival challenges they face... more
Rescued Pelicans Released at Brookfield Zoo's Formal Pond
Brookfield Zoo Animal Programs staff released five American white pelicans at the Formal Pool (near Perching Bird and Feathers & Scales) on Tuesday, August 24, 2010. The birds were rescued from the Gulf Coast as a result of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. All five birds, which were slightly to moderately oiled, were rescued from the Mississippi Canyon area off the coast of Louisiana. Prior to the oil spill, they had sustained wing injuries that prevented them from migrating this past spring to their northern breeding range... more at www.CZS.org/pelicans.
Wild Encounters»
Our 2010 Wild Encounter dates are now open for registration online! Check out the offerings for the perfect holiday gift for a friend or treat yourself to an amazing experience you'll never forget.
Zoo Classes »
A wide range of courses offer focused learning and experiential activities for children, families, and individuals.
New Class: Blood Sucking Freaks!
This workshop will focus on five anthropods that are considered human parasites; exploring their unique habits and interesting lifestyles will help determine how best to protect you and who is the freakiest blood-sucking freak!
Must be 16 or over...go to http://www.czs.org/czs/adultclasses