Zoo Attractions

Your next visit to Brookfield Zoo isn't complete unless you've experiences the amazing attractions on hand. You'll find the full list of year-round and seasonal attractions below. Also be sure to check out our upcoming events.

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ATTRACTIONS

Dolphins in Action (Currently Closed)

Get to know our dolphins through the exciting and educational Dolphins in Action! Learn about dolphin social structures and adaptations as our dolphins captivate you with aerial displays and other exhibitions that show off their incredible intelligence and agility. This attraction closed for maintenance on October 17.

TICKETS
Adults: $6.00
Seniors 65 & Over: $4.00 
Children 3 to 11: $3.00

SCHEDULE

Currently closed
 

Hamill Family Wild Encounters

At just over three-acres, this exhibit is geared toward guests of all ages and features unforgettable hands-on experiences that include opportunities to touch and feed animals, including parakeets and goats. You'll also get to see llamas, wallabies, and reindeer, not to mention Zoo Chats and Animal Ambassador appearances throughout the day. Goat yard and wallaby yard closed for the season, reopening Spring 2023.

*Seed sticks for parakeets are available for $2.00 each and sold inside the aviary.


TICKETS
Adults: $6.00 ($3.00 for members)
Seniors 65 & Over: $4.00 ($2.00 for members)
Children 3 to 11: $3.00 ($1.50 for members)

SCHEDULE
Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Butterflies! (Closed for the season)

Discover some of nature's most colorful creatures - butterflies! Observe as these species native to North America fly around the pond, up into the sky, land on some flowers, and possibly land on you! This exhibit also features a 'pupa room' where you can watch the transformation from pupa to caterpillar to butterfly! *May be weather dependent.

TICKETS 
Adults: $4.00 ($2.00 for members)
Seniors 65 & Over: $3.50 ($1.75 for members)
Children 3 to 11: $3.00 ($1.50 for members)

Click here for a monarch butterfly coloring sheet, courtesy of JULIE!

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The Carousel (Closed for the season)

Weather permitting: Take a spin in one of the largest hand-carved wooden carousels in the country! Located near the zoo’s North Gate entrance, The Carousel features 72 animals to choose from, some representing highly endangered animals from around the world, as well as three stationary animal chariots. Please Note: All seated riders require a ticket.

TICKETS
Adults: $4.00 ($2.00 for members)
Seniors 65 & Over: $3.50 ($1.75 for members)
Children 3 to 11: $3.00 ($1.50 for members)

SCHEDULE
Closed for the season. 
 

Motor Safari (Closed for the season)

Hop aboard the Motor Safari for a narrated ride around Brookfield Zoo! You'll get to know all the exhibits and fun things to do here at the zoo while also learning about the conservation work we do as well as get insights into the history of the Chicago Zoological Society. It's a great way to relax while getting the most out of your Brookfield Zoo experience. Please Note: All riders require a ticket.

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TICKETS
Adults: $6.00 ($3.00 for members)
Seniors 65 & Over: $4.00 ($2.00 for members)
Children 3 to 11: $3.00 ($1.50 for members)