Caring for animals and their habitats is central to our mission. A trained and dedicated staff provides the best care possible through a commitment to the health and well-being of the animals. By helping care for the animals at the zoo, you are also helping research and conservation efforts within the zoo and around the world.
When you choose to adopt an animal at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, you'll be sharing the care. In addition to contributing to their daily care, you are also helping research and conservation efforts within the Zoo and around the world. The mission of Brookfield Zoo Chicago is to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago was the first zoo in the world to be Humane Certified™ by the American Humane Society for the care and welfare of its animals, and is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, and ArbNet. The mission of the Chicago Zoological Society and Brookfield Zoo is to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature. WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! 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! HOURS Our current hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We are open daily, with the exceptions of Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
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Inspiring conservation leaders by connecting people and communities with wildlife and nature. Join Brookfield Zoo's gala with stars like Justin Timberlake, raising $1.5M+ for wildlife conservation. See animals up close and enjoy an exclusive live auction!
To match the high energy in and around the city, Brookfield Zoo Chicago offered additional activities and perks for a family friendly tailgate day. Big changes are coming to the Brookfield Zoo, including fully updated branding and a new name. The park announced in a statement Friday that its name had changed to Brookfield Zoo Chicago, a "unified identity" shared between the zoo and its parent nonprofit, the Chicago Zoological Society, that includes a new motto and logo.