We look forward to welcoming you to Brookfield Zoo Chicago! Enjoy our 235-acre zoological park, featuring 3,481 animals belonging to 511 species. Read on to learn how to maximize your Zoo visit!

Enjoy our 235-acre zoological park, featuring 3,481 animals belonging to 511 species. Read on for details on admission, parking, attractions, maps & more!

Zoo admission is FREE for children 2 and under. PURCHASE TICKETS NOW. All tickets and parking may be purchased onsite at Brookfield Zoo Chicago or by clicking here. If you previously reserved tickets and parking for your Zoo visit, you are …

Brookfield Zoo Chicago, known until 2024 as simply Brookfield Zoo, and also known as the Chicago Zoological Park, [2][3] is a zoo located in Brookfield, Illinois. Brookfield Zoo is owned by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and is managed by the Chicago Zoological Society.

Brookfield Zoo is open every day of the year, except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. These tickets are good for general zoo admission, but does not include admission to special events such as our concerts, Zoo Brew, or Holiday Magic evenings. Enter the date of your visit and quantity. Then add to cart.

For this year only and in honor of Brookfield Zoo’s 90th anniversary, a 130-foot Ferris wheel will give guests a unique bird’s-eye view of the park’s gardens, animal habitats, and Chicago skyline.

World-renowned, the Zoo’s 2,000+ residents have captivated and educated visitors since 1934. The Zoo’s newest exhibit, Great Bear Wilderness allows visitors to Go Eye-to-Eye with North American animals and view Polar Bears and Grizzlies diving from underwater viewing windows.

Brookfield Zoo The Chicago Zoological Society’s mission is to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people to wildlife and nature. Since the opening of Brookfield Zoo in 1934, the Society has had an international reputation for taking a cutting-edge role in animal care and conservation of the natural world.

216-acre Zoo With Over 400 Species Of Animals. Tripadvisor does not provide bookings for this experience because it does not meet our animal welfare guidelines. Suggest edits to improve what we show.

With more than 200 acres where both humans and peacocks can freely roam, the Brookfield Zoo houses more than 450 species of animals. It is easy to spend an entire day here where family fun takes a walk on the wild side just outside of Chicago.