MAKE WILD MEMORIES

Explore extraordinary connections at Brookfield Zoo! Beginning November 24, Holiday Magic is on select nights through December 31.

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Welcome!

We are open 365 days per year, and our current regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. On Holiday Magic dates, hours are 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Plan Your Visit

We look forward to welcoming you to Brookfield Zoo! Enjoy our 235-acre zoological park, featuring 3,481 animals belonging to 511 species. Read on for details on admission, parking, attractions, maps & more!

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COMMUNITY

Holiday Magic

This holiday season, get ready to visit Chicagoland’s longest-running lights festival featuring over two million twinkling LED lightst! Join Brookfield Zoo for Holiday Magic on select nights in November and December and enjoy interactive light displays, exciting entertainment, festive food & shopping, special attractions, and more!

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A Zoo For All

CZS/Brookfield Zoo is committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces the diversity of our staff and guests, regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, or sexual orientation.

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ADOPT

Share the Care

Are you a big fan of Carsie capybara? Or maybe the western lowland gorillas or reticulated giraffes are your favorites. Did you know you can adopt them and help share in their care? Learn more below!

Adopt Now

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VISIT DR. MIKE’S BLOG

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Have you ever wanted to go behind the scenes at Brookfield Zoo? Join Dr. Mike Adkesson, president & CEO of Chicago Zoological Society and director of Brookfield Zoo, as he and Zoo staff share an insider's view of the zoo, animal news, vet visits, and more!

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Latest Blog News

August 2023

Catching Zs At The Zoo

September 2023

Bottlenose Dolphin Management

November 2023

What Makes a Dolphin's House a Home?

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MAKE WILD MEMORIES

Welcome!

Plan Your Visit

Holiday Magic

A Zoo For All

Share the Care

PUNTA SAN JUAN

Latest Blog News

Catching Zs At The Zoo

Bottlenose Dolphin Management

What Makes a Dolphin's House a Home?

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Directions

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