Brookfield Zoo

Awesome place love the polar bears awesome petting zoo AAA+++ place to visit the workers are so friendly and to have a zoo so close tohome even makes it better

Must get a membership...it will save you a ton of money! Between saving on parking , admission, and dolphin tickets, the family membership will repay itself many times over if you go more than once!

beautiful! i'm a bit picky about zoos since i've been to many places, and zoos are usually my top 5 places to visit. but i have to say this is a great place to visit. in fact, i just became a member!

If you go after 12:00 noon - drive all the way to the back row and then up to the front (left) to look for early arrivals leaving choice parking spaces ; don't follow the herd to the back of the lot.

This is the largest of the Chicago area zoos and they do a great job of leading conservation efforts to help endangered species.

If you need to recharge your phone, just go find one of these outlets on the lamppost inside the zoo ! Lift up the lid and plug in your charger. This one is by the Ape house. Charging my iPhone!

Feel the holiday spirit and see the lights at the Annual Brookfield Zoo Holiday Magic during the Holidays in the Chicago area. The zoo is located on 216 acres and features over 2,000 animals.

Purchase the annuals family pass. It's worth it in gold with smaller kids. Also pay the extra $2.00 for members to park on Southside lot. A short walk to gates.

Awesome place for the Family! We have an annual membership which we take full advantage of. There are Zoo Nights, Boo at the Zoo , and so many more fun activities for the family to do. Awesome!

Pick up a map and an event schedule as soon as you get in. If you're in the right place at the right time, you can see all sorts of cool zoo chats and events with your favorite animals.

I have loved this zoo since I was a kid. Look for free weekends in the winter. Check out 'Sexy Shrimp ' at the penguin exhibit .

Lots of free days in winter! The Play Zoo is fantastic for kids, and there's a baby gorilla in the big primate house. Parking is $10 but on weekends park free at high school outside south gate.

Been a member for forever. Wear comfy shoes . Stay away from the eatery by the penguin house RUDE STAFF ! Beware of the peacocks and geese they aren't afriad. Dolphin show is amazing!

Expect to be Nickle and dimes if you aren’t a member(or buy that which makes it feel cheaper). The hamil family zoo and dolphin show are good deals for extras

Opened in 1934, the Zoo is located on 216 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, featuring over 2,000 animals. Brookfield Zoo featured the first Giant Panda exhibit in the United States .

BZ is picnic friendly - feel free to pack your own food and drinks to enjoy at the many picnic areas in the park . Hand sanitizer is also good idea.

Tram tickets are good all day. Ride to the east side for a Red Hot lunch . The fries are AWESOME. Enjoy the dolphins and decide if you want to continue your tram tour .

The Holiday Magic activities are always super fun. Not to mention some of the big cats are only active at night :)

A beautiful zoo , way better than Lincoln park zoo . The animals have much more space to roam.

This is a zoo that has it all. There is a lot of area to cover so come early. Prices are expensive , so you may want to look into membership.

Playground by dolphin show is MUCH less crowded and has kid friendly seating. Also, gift shop in Wilderness area sells limited edition Star Wars inspired tees.

- One of the neatest Zoo 's I've been too! Couldn't finish the tour in a day! :) loved it though.

Opened on July 1, 1934, it is a favorite place for all types of animal lovers. Must visit: the monkey house and the dolphin show .

Be sure to check out the Hamill Family Play Zoo exhibit where kids can dress up in animal prints and zookeeper costumes , make an art project, and pet various wildlife .

You can touch the sting rays in Sting Ray Bay ! And the children's part of the zoo is more hands on for the kids. -Suggested tip from Cassie T., Safelite customer

If you come off Wolf Road on to 1st Ave. , you can go in thru the South Entrance a smaller lot with a shorter walk to the zoo !

Stingray Bay is definitely a place to go. The stingrays literally just come right up to you when you put your hand in!

The Zoo is gigantic! Nice place to spend the entire day.

Primate area was awesome. There are two new babies and the families put on quite the show when we were there.

I love going to the Brookfield Zoo. My family and I have been going here forever and ever...

Check out the golden panamian frogs. See if you can find the initials SB in the rocks for whom it dedicated to.

I love to go there with my boys but the weekends and holidays are too crazy. If you can go during the week, make the time to do it. The kids area has lots of great stuff to entertain them. Read more

One of the best zoos in America. The monkey house is definitely worth seeing

Brookfield is great but pricey ! Smh. Will have a membership next year for all the grands. Will pack a lunch with plenty water.

The zoo’s carousel is one of the largest hand-carved wooded carousels in the country , with 72 animals and three chariots. Plan to shell out $2.50 per ride!Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more

When going to the Holiday Magic show, get there around 4pm for no wait to get in. After 6pm, there is a long line just to get in the parking lot .

This is really great I've been to Brookfield Zoo for years its my favorite

Always a fun time. Bison bar had a pretty good burger .

Be sure and check out the brand new baby boy giraffe born on November 12 at the African exhibit !! He was 6'2" at birth and weighed 140 pounds!!

Summer time at the zoo is great, but I love going in the winter -- especially around Christmas !

Bring your own food and drink! Its nice to support the zoo by buying things there... but it's a lot cheaper not to!

Awesome for Kids and Adults alike. Great way to spend Family Time while the kids learn

Wear comfortable shoes . Everything is very spread out. And bring your own food - kind of pricey and far from gourmet

The Great Bear Wilderness Exhibit at Brookfield Zoo is nominated for Best Brush with Nature in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!

The dolphin show and the rain forest exhibit was excellent.

Great zoo , amazing indoor primate exhibit

If you're going to visit more than twice in a year, the memberships make sense

Very nice day for walking and the animals were somewhat friskey!

Wear comfortable shoes . Everything is very spread out. And bring your own food :)

Awesome food, great dolphin show . In butterfly exhibit--so cool!