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Brookfield Zoo

8400 W. 31st St., (First Ave. and 31st St.), Brookfield, IL 60513
708-485-2200
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Brookfield
4.0 of 5 stars 154 Reviews
Type: Zoos, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Traveler Description: Brookfield Zoo is a world-class zoo in a park-like setting.  It is located just outside Chicago in the suburb of Brookfield, Illinois and in... more »
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Bloomingdale, Illinois
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Lots to do. I am a member here which by far the best deal. If you live locally , I highly recommend membership. You can pay ala cart or one pass for all attractions at zoo. Parking,admisson, children's zoo, Hammill play area, butterfly exhibit, merry go round, dolphin show, tram ride all extras. If you go there and then decide... More

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Chicago, Il.
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Just spent a very nice day at the zoo. It had been a number of years since we last visited and marveled at the additions and also at the cost. There were gift shops all over but the fees for various attractions suprised us. We were 2 adults and 2 young girls. The trip cost over a hundred dollars but... More

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Hanover Park, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

I've gone to this zoo since I was born! My grandparents took my mother and aunt here when they were just toddlers and we have gone ever since. My entire family spends the whole day there and is a really great bonding time. The zoo is sooo much fun! It's a great family friendly place. I remember playing in the... More

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Edmonton
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Have been going to this zoo for years. Brought friends with us and they were not disappointed except that the gorillas were missing (not in an escaped way). The zoo was clean and the animals looked healthy. Didn't try the zoo food so can't comment on it. It isn't good as San Diego, Atlanta or West Palm Beach but still... More

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Carol Stream, Illinois
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

One of the better zoos in the US not as good as San Diego but still good for the family. Food is alittle expensive in my opinion though. More

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Appleton, Wisconsin
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Took the 11 and 9 year old girls to this zoo for a 6 hour day. We did not manage to see everything in that time. It was very warm, which may be the reason, but many of the exhibits were not visible or so far away we couldn't actually see the animals. Some exhibits were also closed. We opted... More

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Wheaton, IL
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

What can I say about this zoo? I have gone literally since I was a baby (60 years) and still love it each time. It is spacious, and the exhibits continue to improve with time. We are members, but aside from that I feel the prices are a bit high. That said, you definitely get your money's worth. More

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Orfordville, WI
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

This is by far the best zoo I have been to. The enclosures are immaculate and very naturalistic. The views you get into many of these enclosures are just amazing. You can get up close to a dwarf mongoose, interact with a bottolenose dolphin, and watch a gizzly bear swim in it's pool. The wild dogs were by far my... More

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Lemont, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

I'm a long time member of the CZS/Brookfield Zoo. It's currently going thru some growing pains but still offers exhibits that are very informative and fun to see. The best time to visit is in the summer and at the holidays but there are always different events taking place throughout the year to make your visit a memorable one. More

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Cicero, Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

i love the tigers and also love the dolphin show and the stingrays. More

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