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Brookfield Zoo

8401 31st St
Brookfield, IL 60513
Phone: (708) 688-8000

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Brookfield Zoo

What Users are Saying:

  • Convenient hours
  • Short lines
  • Group discounts
  • Ample parking
  • Friendly staff
5 Star Rating
 
(6 reviews)
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User Reviews for Brookfield Zoo

3 Star Rating: Average

08/08/2002 Posted 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

3 Star Rating: Average

07/26/2002 Posted 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

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/23/2002 Posted by mikewiz

BZ is a great place away from PC's and TV's where kids can run around in a safe environment. lots of grass and trees and animals.

Pros: good value, lot of space, convenient

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/23/2002 Posted by pmozdzierz

Great way to spend a day in the year but especially in the summer

Pros: educational, fun, activities for allage

Cons: somewhat expensive, crowded

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/22/2002 Posted by brimmster

Always innovating and adding new exhibits to enhance the zoo-going experience, Brookfield Zoo certainly deserves to take its place as one this nation's most progressive zoological parks.

Pros: Innovative, friendly

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/19/2002 Posted by lisasnort

Wonderful place! Great people! Beautiful Grounds. You can't find any better than this..

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/31/2002 Posted by jaye_shaw

I always enjoy this zoo. Even though it cost money to get in, and some special exhibts/shows cost extra. Tired from walking? Take the Zoo trolley all around the zoo(more $$).

Cons: additional fees

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/20/2002 Posted by Chiguy

If you are visiting Chicago or live in Chicago then Brookfield Zoo is a must! It is a wonderful way to spend a day. The animals are on display and look rather pleased to be there. On a sunny day there isn't a better place to be then wandering around this zoo and enjoying the "positive" atmosphere the staff have created. Bring your family, friends or a date there is something for everyone.

Pros: Fun, Friendly, Educational

Editor's Review

With 2,200 animals on more than 200 acres of land, this beautiful, world-class zoo is a wild, family-friendly destination.  See the full editorial review.

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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.

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Attraction Information

Admission

  • Adults $10
  • Seniors/kids $4
  • Under 2 free

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm
  • Sat-Sun 9:30am-6pm

Payment Types

  • Discover
  • Visa
  • MasterCard

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