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(708) 688-8000
8401 31st St
(South 1st Avenue)
Brookfield,
IL
60513
41.835
-87.8431
Hours:
Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm
Sat-Sun 9:30am-6pm
Last updated 5.13.10
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What People Are Saying About Brookfield Zoo
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Facts – If it seems like you stumble upon some of the animals, it's because Brookfield Zoo does such a great job re-creating natural habitats. Two million people each year visit the zoo, which opened in 1934. For families and teachers, colorful information displays are a fun way to learn about the need to protect wildlife, and friendly volunteers and staff members answer questions knowledgeably. – – Features – Monkeys, orangutans and gorillas live in Tropic World, an enclosed rainforest the size of a football field. The Swamp houses snapping turtles, water snakes and…
Editor's Tips
- The Extras:
- It's hard to cover the entire 216-acre zoo on foot, especially with little ones, so hop on one of the Motor Safari trams for a narrated tour. Cost is $2.50 for adults, $1.50 for children age 3 to 11.
- Save Money:
- Admission is free Tuesdays and Thursdays from October through March; special exhibit prices still apply. Call for details.
- Know Before You Go:
- The zoo is open 365 days a year, and even offers extended hours on some holidays.
- Parking:
- Parking is $8.
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03/28/09
Brookfield Zoo, great fun all year long
by swtsue1960
Taking photos of the animals, relaxing experience, joyful thrill of the wild up close. Fun for all ages and all year long.
- Pros: experience the thrill of the wild
- Cons: none
01/05/09
The Snow Leopard Wanted to Eat Me . . .
by JaySeuffert
This place is immaculately kept as far as the lawns and gardens. I remember being a little kid and taunting the snow leopard. It really wanted to eat me. People really ARE the most dangerous animals in a zoo. Best zoo on the planet. Taunting not encouraged, though.
- Pros: Reptile House, Baboon Island
- Cons: Parking can be a walk if crowded, but hey, it"s a zoo!
07/11/08
Not a zoo, its an amusement park for children...
by MDS1123
After an hour and a half, my wife and I left to zoo. There were so many screaming and out of control children there that after a while, we wondered if the real animals were behind the fences or in front of them.
Bathrooms were gross, trash all over walking trails, too many exhibits closed and thousands (no, I'm not kidding) of screaming children everywhere and parents not giving a damn. This is not a zoo, its an amusement park for unruly children and their uncaring parents.
- Pros: Access to I-55
- Cons: Pretty much everything else
08/08/02
Sa fari entertaining
by carbomom2
A good place to spend the day!
Take the time to meet with animals you don't normally see. Watch out for those gorilla's, they have good aim.
- Pros: entertaining
07/26/02
ZOORIFIC
by Lbnl7
I love this zoo! There is a new Butterfly Exhibit that is incredible. The animals in the African Safari section are penned in such a way that you feel like they are within reach if you just stretch your hand out.
- Pros: Butterfly Exhibit, Good Natural Habitats
- Cons: Kids prices too high, Parking price to high
The Details on Brookfield Zoo
Place Categories:
- wonderful place
- gross bathrooms
- great getaway
- good aim
- great people
- entertaining sa fari
- incredible new butterfly exhibit
