Brookfield Zoo

Brookfield Zoo is home to animals representing more than 400 species. This magnificent collection inhabits nearly 20 naturalistic exhibits within the zoo's 216 acres. Brookfiel... more on Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Brookfield Zoo is located at First Avenue between Ogden Avenue and 31st Street in Brookfield, Illinois, just 14 miles west of downtown Chicago

Effective Saturday, May 26, 2007 Daily 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ; Effective Tueday, September 4, 2007 Weekdays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Weekends 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Effective Monday, October 29, 2007 Daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please contact the guest line at (708) 688-8000 for accepted forms of payment.

Admission : 2007 General Zoo Admission Adults (12-64) $10.00 Children (3-11) $6.00 Seniors (65+) $6.00 Children 2 and Under Free Members Free All-in-One Ticket - Summer Season Includes zoo admission, Dolphin Show, Butterflies!, Children's Zoo, Hamill Family Play Zoo, Carousel, Stingray Bay, and Motor Safari: Adults (12-64) $21.50 Children (3-11) $15.50 Seniors (65+) $15.50 Admission +3 - Summer Season Includes zoo admission and any three of the attractions listed above: Adults (12-64) $16.00 Children (3-11) $11.00 Seniors (65+) $11.00 Summer season runs Memorial Day to Labor Day. Stingray Bay For a limited time only (May 26 through Labor Day) interact with stingrays in a touch tank environment. Members $1.00 Nonmembers $2.00 Butterflies! Open through mid-September Adults $3.00 Member Adults $2.50 Children 3-11 $2.00 Member Children 3-11 $1.50 Seniors (65 and over) $2.00 Member Seniors (65 and over) $1.50 Children 2 and under Free Hamill Family Play Zoo Admission (does not include Children's Zoo admission) Adults (12-64) $3.50 Member Adults (12-64) $3.00 Children (3-11) $2.50 Member Children (3-11) $2.00 Seniors (65+) $2.50 Member Seniors (65+) $2.00 Children 2 and Under Free The Carousel at Brookfield Zoo Members $1.50 Nonmembers $2.50 Children's Zoo Admission Adults (12-64) $1.50 Children (3-11) $1.00 Seniors (65+) $1.00 Children 2 and Under Free Free admission November to March 1. Free admission to all active military and reservist personnel.
Educational Program: Brookfield Zoo's Education Department develops and administers educational programs and activities, and creates much of the zoo's interpretive signs and activities in exhibits. The department offers programming for a variety of groups.
Events: Check the web site for events such as the sting ray touch experience.
Exhibits: Habitat Africa, Hoofed Animals, Salt Creek Wilderness, and the Fragile Kingdom to name a few.