Brookfield Zoo

A one-mile fun run for kids and a 5K run were part of the Brookfield Zoo Run on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Brookfield.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is gearing up for a fall season featuring a mix of new and returning events

Hinsdale Hospital donates equipment to support Brookfield Zoo Chicago research

Brookfield Zoo Chicago will host its annual ZooBrew Aug. 17

Bookfield Zoo Chicago has a $500 million plan to redesign nearly half the campus and expand its role in conservation science and research.

Brumby and Willum, two male koalas who are now at home at the Brookfield Zoo’s Hamill Family Play Zoo made their first public appearance at the zoo on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.The koalas were born at the San Diego Zoo and brought to Brookfield Zoo June 10. Brumby and Willum are the first koalas to take residence at the Brookfield Zoo in its 90-year history.

The Brookfield Zoo opened a 110-foot Ferris wheel in honor of the zoo’s 90th anniversary on Friday, March 15, 2024. The Ferris wheel offers guests unique bird’s-eye views of the park’s gardens, animal habitats and Chicago skyline.

Brookfield Zoo announces holiday events

See Brookfield Zoo lit up for holidays during Reindeer Run

Brookfield Zoo will honor veterans at a Nov. 11 ceremony

The park is illuminated with two million LED lights, creating a magical winter wonderland to be enjoyed by guests of all ages.

Brookfield Zoo unveils photo gallery showcasing Punta San Juan

Michael Drai, a Western Springs resident, has been elected to Chicago Zoological Society's board of trustees.

Celebrate the traditions of Día de los Muertos at Brookfield Zoo Oct. 28-29.

Nine recently hatched American flamingos can be seen at Brookfield Zoo’s swamp habitat as well as during outdoor appearances.

The Chicago Zoological Society recently celebrated conservation leaders.

John Sullivan of Bolingbrook placed in the 2023 Brookfield Zoo photo contest.

Patrons enjoyed beer and German food during the Brookfield Zoo's Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Brookfield Zoo will celebrate Oktoberfest Sept. 23 with live polka music, authentic German food and beer.

Brookfield Zoo announced Tuesday it has received a $40 million donation -- the largest single private gift in the organization’s history.

Brookfield Zoo's Oktoberfest will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 23.

The race takes place inside the park along pathways that go past many of the animals, including giraffes, Bactrian camels, white pelicans, African lions, sloth bears, Galapagos tortoises and western gray kangaroos, among others.

Brookfield Zoo’s will host its annual ZooBrew on Aug. 26.

The Forest Preserves of Cook County is home to the nation’s first wildlife residency program

A recycling event is planned April 22, followed the next day by a 2.2-mile fun run inside the park geared for participants of all ages.

Holiday Magic at the Brookfield Zoo opened for the season on Nov. 25 and runs on select days through Dec. 31.

The Brookfield Zoo held a Day of the Dead event on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.

On Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 23, zoo-goers of all ages can enjoy creatures, memorable photo opportunities, sweet treats and autumn fun.

Brookfield Zoo will celebrated and showed appreciation for firefighters, EMS workers, police officers and other first responders on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022.

Visitors at the Brookfield Zoo had to shelter in place Tuesday afternoon after the zoo said it was notified of a “potential threat.”

Animals at Brookfield Zoo in are getting their own COVID-19 vaccinations