Electronic convenience vehicles (ECVs), wheelchairs, child strollers, and wagons are available for rent near the North and South Gates. Due to limited quantities of ECVs and wheelchairs, we recommend reserving one in advance by calling (708) 688-8347 to assure one is available for your visit. Same day reservations are not accepted.

• Wagon (Carretilla) $13.00 (plus $10 deposit)
• Single Stroller (Carriola individual) $10.00 (plus $10 deposit)
• Double Stroller (Doble carriola) $13.00 (plus $10 deposit)
• Stroller locks are also available (with deposit)
• Dolphin stroller (Carriola de delfin) $10.00 (plus $10 deposit)
• Electronic convenience vehicle (ECV) (Vehículo eléctrico) $30.00.(credit card required for deposit)
• Wheelchair (Silla de ruedas) $15.00 (credit card required for deposit)

If a guest needs a wheelchair or ECV at the North entrance, a Crew Member can call North Buggies and someone will bring the wheelchair or ECV up to the North entrance.

• Some exhibits and buildings with narrow walkways may prohibit strollers from entering the building as they could pose a safety hazard in the event of an emergency evacuation. Guests with disabilities may use a personal mobility device in exhibits and buildings, such as a wheelchair or a stroller for a child with a disability or other type of personal mobility device (with the exception of gas-powered devices).
• BZ Care Kits are available at the North and South Guest Relations.  These kits are designed for guests with sensory disabilities and include zoo visual schedule books, noise-deafening headphones, name tags, if lost ID bracelets and stickers. 
• Large-print maps with access information are available at our North and Guest Relations to give you special instructions before entering the park. Service Animal Maps (with locations that are not ideal for service animals to go) will be provided to you upon your arrival or are available for download by clicking Service Animal Map.
• Motor Safari is wheelchair accessible..
• There are accessible parking spaces available in both lots. (The South Gate is an easier entrance for people with disabilities).
• Brookfield Zoo has a teletype writer (TTY); the TTY number is (708) 688-8659 which is available for guest use at our Membership Office. Please see a Zoo staff person at South Gate Reception building for assistance. To speak to someone at the Zoo using the Illinois Relay service, please call 711 and then (708) 688-8000. Illinois Relay offers services for people who want to use their voice or hearing with their TTY, for Spanish speaking people who use a TTY, and for people who are deaf-blind and use a Telebraille device.
• Life-size statues and cutouts of animals are located throughout the zoo (gorilla, dolphin, tiger, etc.) Also, at Wolf Woods we have bronze plaques depicting social behaviors.
• Accessible picnic tables are located throughout the park.
• The videos playing in The Living Coast and Seven Seas Dolphin Underwater Viewing are captioned.

Below are free downloadable PDF files to help you prepare your visit to the zoo:

ADA Accessibility Request Form
Map of Quiet Space Locations in the Park
Service Animal Map

Visual Schedule Books

• Visual Schedule Book
• Hamill Family Play Zoo Visual Schedule Book

• Butterflies!
• Dolphins in Action Short Version
• Dolphins in Action Longer Version
• Living Coast Short Version
• Living Coast Longer Version

Educational programs are modified or developed to meet the needs of diverse audiences.

• Sign Language interpreters are available for public programs and classes by advance request. Call the Society's ADA Coordinator at (708) 688-8338 or complete the ADA Acecssibility Request Form. Please allow a minimum of 14 days advanced notice.

• Good Works and Bridges Volunteer programs for teens and adults. Please call (708) 688-8304 for information.

• Autism Awareness Day