Brookfield Zoo: What To Know Before You Go

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 to learn how to maximize your zoo visit!

ADMISSION & PARKING

All admission tickets and parking may be purchased onsite at Brookfield Zoo or by clicking here.
 

ZOO HOURS

Daily 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

OPEN BUILDINGS 

Please note that buildings may temporarily close due to animal needs or maintenance. 

The following buildings are currently CLOSED at this time:

*Discovery Center 
*Pachyderms  
*Peacock Café & Grill
*Seven Seas underwater viewing & Dolphins in Action (Building is currently under renovation and will reopen later this year)
*Tropic World closed June 5-9

Splash pad at The Living Coast, drinking fountains and water misters are now on for the season.

ATTRACTIONS

Attractions including Hamill Family Wild Encounters, Hamill Family Play Zoo, Carousel (weather permitting), Safari Tours (schedule varies) and playgrounds are now open. Dolphins in Action and Butterflies are currently closed. 

ZOO CHATS

Below is the Zoo Chat schedule, effective May 27:


 

MAPS

Zoo maps are available on our website. You can also download a zoo map to your phone via QR codes found at the zoo. Please note that no paper maps are available at the zoo at this time. 

HELP STOP THE SPREAD

If you or a family member is sick, we ask that you please respect the safety of others and stay home. Please visit when you are feeling better!
 

ACCESSIBILITY

For Wheelchair or Electronic Convenience Vehicle (“ECV”) rentals, please call (708) 688-8347 to reserve one in advance of your visit. If you call and leave a message before 5:00 p.m., someone will get back to you the same day. For a description of all the rentals available and associated costs, please click on “Rental (Alquiler)” below. An advanced reservation for a stroller or wagon is not needed. Same-day reservations for wheelchairs and ECVs are not accepted. For more information, visit our Accessibility page.
 

PARK RULES

For a full list of  rules, including service animals, photography, and animal safety, visit our Park Rules page.

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We look forward to welcoming you back to Brookfield Zoo! Click here to become a member and earn lots of benefits.

Consider making a donation that will immediately support our animal care and welfare programs, as well as, other critical operations of the Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo. Your contribution is so important and will be used in the area of greatest need at the zoo.

In case you missed them, check out our "Bring The Zoo To You" Facebook Live chats to reacquaint yourself with our animals and see what they've been up to.

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The Chicago Zoological Society is a private, nonprofit organization that operates Brookfield Zoo on land owned by the Forest Preserves of Cook County.