Brookfield Zoo

708-688-8000
www.czs.org

Included admission free with the card.

Description

Brookfield Zoo is home to more than 2,000 animals, from aardvarks to zebras and everything in between. Kids and their families can explore nature, interact with small animals-even dress up like them-in the Hamill Family Play Zoo, and then venture on to see giant creatures like giraffes, brown bears, elephants, and the majestic African lion.

The zoo features a full schedule of activities and attractions, including The Carousel featuring 72 handcrafted exotic animals, engaging special events, daily Dolphin Shows, Zoo Chats, playgrounds, water features, and more. Don't miss Dinosaurs Alive!-an interactive experience with animatronic dinosaurs in a Jurassic period-like outdoor setting including the world's largest animatronic dinosaur.

Present your Go Chicago Card for a free ride on The Carousel during the winter holidays at Holiday Magic. Holiday Magic runs Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, and all week Dec. 26-31 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Note:

Brookfield Zoo is owned by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and managed by the Chicago Zoological Society.

Cost without the card:

Adult $12.00, Child $8.00

Hours:

Monday-Saturday, 9:30 am-6:00 pm;
Sunday 9:30-6:00 pm (except between Memorial and Labor Day, then Sunday, 9:30 am-7:30 pm).

Closed

Brookfield Zoo is open every day of the year.

Driving:

Brookfield Zoo is located at First Ave. between Ogden Ave. and 31st St. in Brookfield, 14 miles west of Chicago. Take I-290 or I-55 to the First Ave. exits. Follow the signs to the zoo's main entrance.

Public Transportation:

Take Metra: Exit at the Zoo Stop (Hollywood Station) on the Burlington Northern line and walk four blocks northeast. By Bus: PACE bus routes 304 or route 331.

Redemption Instructions:

Please read: important instructions on how to use your card.

Enter the zoo and go to Guest Relations window. The Go Chicago Card is accepted daily until 5:00 pm. Included adult or child general admission with the Go Chicago Card.

The Go City Card is accepted until 5:30pm unless otherwise noted; during all other times standard admission will apply.