Brookfield ZooPart of the Chicago Zoological

SocietyInspiring Conservation Leadership

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The zoo is open every day of the year.

Location of the Zoo

• Located in Brookfield, Illinois.• 14 miles West from downtown

Chicago.

History of the Zoo

• Edith McCormick donated 83 acres of land

• Grand Opening was in 1934• Gained attention for having natural

features • Not many cages or bars

History cont.

Historical firsts include:

•indoor multispecies exhibits •zoo nutrition residencies •methods for animal husbandry•successful brain surgery for a gorilla

Animals and Attractions

• 22 different exhibits!• Dolphin Presentations• Stingray Bay• Zoo Chats• Hamill Family Play Zoo

Attractions cont.

• Children’s Zoo• Outdoor Play Areas• Gift Shop• Wild Encounters• Motor Safari

Conservation

THREE DIFFERENT PROGRAMS:•Creating conservation leadership•Protecting the natural world•Conservation outreach and education

Shows and Events

• Chicago Sinfonietta• Freeze Day• National Pig Day Celebration• Spring Lecture Series 2011

Ticket Prices• Adult ages 12-

56--$13.50

• Child ages 3-11--$9.50

• Senior over 65--$9.50

Memberships

SeniorAge 65+

IndividualFamily

Family Plus

One year $56 $58 $91 $108

Two years $107 $111 $177 $211

Memberships cont.Every membership gets:•UNLIMITED free admission for one year•Free/discounted parking•Free subscription to Gateways•Free subscription for email updates•Discounts at the zoo and gift shop•Discounts on admission to seasonal

attractions

Zoo Support

Donations

You can donate to:•Zoo’s Annual Fund•Conservation Research and Educational

Efforts•Memorializing an individual or group•Share the Care

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