Conservation Leadership

Good Works volunteers at Brookfield Zoo

Good Works Shape the Future

The Chicago Zoological Society's long-term focus on animal well-being, education, and science starts with inspiring future conservation leaders, like volunteers at our Good Works program, recently honored by the LaGrange Area Department of Special Education...read more.

Education

Walrus

Sharing Our Knowledge of Wildlife

Conservation, Education and Training programs are designed to engage and enlighten, inspiring conservation action, connecting young students with scientific fields.

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Zoological Research

CT scanner at Brookfield Zoo

Scanning for New Info

The addition of a CT scanner to the Chicago Zoological Society's world-class imaging suite at Brookfield Zoo, donated by Loyola University Medical Center,  enhances the zoo’s diagnostic capabilities for a variety of species. It also gives Brookfield Zoo the distinction of having the best, most comprehensive imaging suite in a North American zoo. Brookfield Zoo is the second zoo in the U.S. to own an on-site CT scanner...read more.

  • Population Genetics »

    Dr. Robert Lacy leads an internationally known Population Genetics program, creating computer models to give wildlife conservationists detailed data in preserving genetic diversity.

  • Veterinary Science »

    The Veterinary Services Department works with animal caregivers throughout the zoo to maintain the health of the animal collection through direct clinical medical and surgical care, as well as a comprehensive preventive medicine program.

  • Zoo Nutrition »

    With one of the longest running programs in the world, CZS has animal nutritional needs down to a science.

  • Behavioral Endocrinology»

    CZS behavioral endocrinologists combine studies of behavior and hormones to find innovative ways to protect animals threatened with extinction.

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