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Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Brookfield, IL

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Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is an attraction in Brookfield, IL, part of the Chicago guide. Cost: $25 to $50.

31st St and Golfview Ave · Brookfield, IL

Why you should go…

Brookfield Zoo Chicago spreads over 235 acres in the western suburbs and has been open since 1934. You can walk through Tropic World, an indoor rainforest of primates, and Great Bear Wilderness, built for grizzly and polar bears. Habitat Africa, The Living Coast and Dolphin Bay add savanna and marine animals, and a hand-carved wooden carousel offers a break between habitats. The zoo became known early on for using moats and ditches in place of cages.

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