Chicago Zoological Society© 2017 Chicago Zoological Society. The Chicago Zoological Society is a private nonprofit organization that operates Brookfield Zoo on land owned by the Forest Preserves of Cook County.
Enjoy Your Day
World Giraffe Day Saturday, June 24
Animal Enrichment DaySunday, July 16
ZooBrewFriday and Saturday, August 25-26
ZooRunRun for the Animal Care And Conservation Fund Sunday, September 10
Hispanic Heritage Month CelebrationSaturday, September 23
Cat Awareness Weekend Saturday and Sunday, September 30–October 1
Boo! at the Zoo Saturday and Sunday, October 21-22 and 28-29
Veterans DaySaturday, November 11
Community and Corporate Tree Trim Saturday and Sunday, November 18-19
Holiday Magic Saturdays and Sundays, December 2-3, 9-10, and 16-17, Plus Tuesday to Sunday, December 26-31 (Open Until 9:00 p.m.)
Zoo Year’s EveSaturday, December 31, at 6:00 p.m. (Open Until 9:00 p.m.)
For more information visitCZS.org/Events
Dolphins in Action Dolphins in Action
Open TonightUntil 9:00 p.m.
Presented by
Presented by
11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.Tickets are available at any attraction booth.
MORE GREAT EVENTS!
NewBaNDS
Open Through September 17Dinosaurs have roared back to life and they’ve brought some of their mythical dragon friends. The summerlong Dinos & Dragons features 17 amazing lifelike animatronic creatures, including a Stegosaurus, a Tyrannosaurus rex, and a Chinese dragon. Get up-close views of live reptiles, including a Komodo dragon, seen here for the first time. Plus, test your dinosaur and dragon knowledge and enjoy interactive activities such as a mini-catapult, puppet shows, a dinosaur dissection lab, dino dig boxes, and fun photo opportunities.
Stage-O-Saurus Theatre11:00 a.m., 3:00p.m.Get your imagination and cameras ready! Join us for a FREE 15-minute interactive dinosaur show west of Tropic World. It’s sure to be a roaring good time for the whole family. Check signs there for added shows.
Presented byZoo Chats
Learn more about our animals in fun,short sessions with zoo staff.
Aprende más de nuestros animales en sesiones cortas y divertidas con nuestro personal del zoológico.
Presented by
Sponsored by
Zoo ChatsLearn more about our animals in fun,
short sessions with zoo staff.Aprende más de nuestros animales en sesiones cortas y
divertidas con nuestro personal del zoológico.
*Entrance fee required./ Se requiere cuota para entrar. Some Zoo Chats may be canceled due to inclement weather or animal needs.Algunas Zoo Chats podrían ser canceladas por causa del clima o por las necesidades de los animales.
Encontrarás más información en español en los tablerosinformativos en las entradas del norte y del sur.
Every Day/Todos los días
Zoo at Home Animals Hamill Family Play Zoo: Zoo at Home* 9:30 to 5:00
Lemurs Hamill Family Play Zoo: Lemur Leap* 10:00, 2:30
Penguin Feeding The Living Coast 10:30, 3:30
Animal Ambassadors South Side of Roosevelt Fountain 10:30, 12:00, 4:30
Armadillos Hamill Family Play Zoo: Backyard* 11:00, 3:00
Australian Animals Australia 11:30
Bears Great Bear Wilderness (Outside) 11:30
Crocodiles The Swamp 12:00
African Painted Dogs Habitat Africa! The Savannah 12:00
Tropical Bird Feeding Feathers and Scales 12:00
Monkey Feeding Tropic World: South America 12:30
Gorilla Feeding Tropic World: Africa 12:45
Reptiles or Invertebrates Hamill Family Play Zoo: Herp Homes* 2:00, 4:00
Okapi Habitat Africa! The Forest 2:15
Butterflies Butterflies! (Outside) 2:30
Rhinos Pachyderms (Outside) 3:15
Camels Hoofed Animals 3:30
Reptiles Feathers and Scales 3:30
Reptiles Hamill Family Wild Encounters* 3:30
Pelican Feeding Formal Pool 4:00
Pygmy Loris Feeding Tropic World: Asia 4:00
Throughout the Week/Durante la semana
Rain-Forest Animals Clouded Leopard Rain Forest 10:30 Su
Sloth Bears or Big Cats Big Cats 11:00 Sa, Su
Ladybugs Hamill Family Play Zoo: Backyard* 2:45 Fr, Sa, Su
Desert Animals The Fragile Desert 3:00 Sa
Rhinos Pachyderms (Outside) 5:30 Fr, Sa
Giraffes Habitat Africa! (During Summer Nights) 6:30 Fr, Sa
LivingCoast
HabitatAfrica
Great BearWilderness
Pachyderm
Australia
Pinniped Point
South Gate Coffee and Snacks
Riverside-BrookfieldHigh School
RooseveltFountain
TheSwamp Hamill Family
Play Zoo
North Gate
North
Tunnel
Gol
f Roa
d
Big Cats
Adventures with Agua
West Mall
Friday, June 164:00 � Valentine Bennett6:00 � Music Show7:00 � Gina Glocksen Band (Top 40)
Saturday, June 174:00 � Mike Vinopal6:00 � Comedy/Magic Show7:00 � In the Valley Below (Indie Rock)
Friday, June 234:00 � Morgan Station6:00 � Magic Show7:00 � Ear Candy (Pop/Dance Covers)
Saturday, June 244:00 � Two Filipinos6:00 � Kids’ Musical Show7:00 � Jimmy Nick & Don’t Tell Mama (Blues)
Friday, June 304:00 � The Millennials6:00 � Hula Show7:00 � Keith Anderson (Country)
Saturday, July 14:00 � Brian Allison6:00 � Juggling and Acrobatics Show7:00 � Rockstar Rodeo (Country/Rock)
Friday, July 74:00 � Dennis Varevello6:00 � Music Show7:00 � Sixteen Candles (’80s Cover Band)
Saturday, July 84:00 � Tristan Bushman6:00 � Magic Show7:00 � We Are Scientists (Indie Rock)
North Gate
South Gate
Dolphins in Action
TheCarousel
ANIMAL AMBASSADORS5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
THEMED ROAMING
PERFORMERS5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
EVENING FINALELaser Light Video
Show9:00 p.m.
BZ Red Hots
MAIN STAGE�
KIDS’ STAGE�
Festivities
� Main Stage 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
� Kids’ Stage 6:00 p.m.
Entertainment Schedule
Presented by
Friday, August 44:00 � Mike Hayes6:00 � Puppet Show7:00 � Hello Weekend (Top 40)
Saturday, August 54:00 � DJ6:00 � Safari Show7:00 � House Party
Friday, August 114:00 � Tim Flynn6:00 � Family Magic Show7:00 � Hi Infidelity (Classic Rock)
Saturday, August 124:00 � Amy Yore6:00 � Variety Show7:00 � Dishwalla (Alternative Rock)
Butterflies!*The Carousel*Clouded Leopard Rain ForestDinos & Dragons*Dolphin Underwater ViewingThe Fragile DesertHamill Family Wild Encounters*Pinniped PointThe Swamp
AustraliaFeathers & Scales Great Bear WildernessHabitat Africa!PachydermsReptiles & BirdsThe Living CoastTropic World (5:15 p.m.)
Open Until 8:30 p.m.
Open Until 5:30 p.m.
Hamill Family Play Zoo*
Open Until 6:00 p.m.
Learn more about these popular bands at
CZS.org/SummerNights
Hoofed Animals
(6:00 p.m.)
Beer & Wine Garden
All-AmericanPopcorn
Formal Pool
FOOD AND BEVERAGESCastaway Grill | BZ Red Hots
Beer and Wine GardenALL EVENING
Enjoy roaming the grounds.While animals may be resting in some animal exhibits, enjoy the weather and view our open outdoor exhibits: Hoofed Animals, Big Cats, African painted dogs, giraffes, bison, kangaroos, and pachyderms.*Additional fee applies.
DolphinUnderwater
Viewing
Clouded LeopardRain
ForestThe Fragile DesertButterflies!
Presentedby
Castaway Grill& Smoothie
Island
Friday, July 144:00 � Ken Slama6:00 � Juggling Show7:00 � Indika Reggae (Reggae)
Saturday, July 154:00 � Chase Walsh6:00 � Variety Show7:00 � Yellowhammers (Rock)
Friday, July 214:00 � Erik Donner6:00 � Clown Show 7:00 � American English (Beatles Tribute)
Saturday, July 224:00 � Chris Smith6:00 � Magic Show 7:00 � The Main Squeeze (Soul/Hip Hop/Funk)
Friday, July 284:00 � Makena Hartlin 6:00 � Juggling Show7:00 � Brass Buckle Band (Country)
Saturday, July 294:00 � Mark Konzen6:00 � Juggling Circus Show7:00 � One Moment From Glory (Rock/Pop Covers)
Dinos &DragonsHamill
FamilyWild
Encounters
Top Related