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Brookfield Zoo

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Brookfield
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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Attraction type: Zoo, Wildlife park
Address: 8400 W. 31st St.
(First Ave. and 31st St.) Brookfield, IL 60513
Tel: 708-485-2200

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4 of 5 stars
Chicago, Illinois
Sep 1, 2008

Yes, general admission is reasonable, but when you visit w/3 youngsters who want entry to special exhibits, it can quickly add up. For us, it seemed more practical to just purchase a family membership to get discounts on these exhibits. I wld never recommend visiting over Labor Day weekend as we did! So many people that my children cldn't fathom... more

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4 of 5 stars
Davenport, IA
Jul 20, 2008

Just arrived home from a getaway to Brookfield Zoo. Unfortunately we picked a day when they were talking 60% chance of rain and storms, but it didn't stop us. Parking at the zoo was a breeze as there wasn't anyone else around. After purchasing our tickets (which I found to be cheap!) we headed into the souvenier shop for an... more

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4 of 5 stars
Surprise, AZ
Jun 10, 2008

First time visit to this zoo during a recent trip to Chicago. I have to say this is one of the cleanest I've ever seen. The animal pens are bigger than let's say the LA zoo which impressed me and the greenery around the zoo grounds is beautiful and well maintained. This zoo also has several indoor exhiibits such as... more

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4 of 5 stars
Des Moines, Iowa
May 30, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I grew up in the Chicago area, and my family have been members of the zoo since I was quite young, so I've seen a lot at Brookfield, mostly good but some disappointing. On the good side, Brookfield is huge! If you want to see everything, it can easily take all day, and you better have some good walking shoes... more

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5 of 5 stars
Channahon, Illinois
Nov 7, 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

My family and I are zoo members. We live near the zoo. We go at least once a week during the summertime. Every year it keeps getting better! This year, they added a stingray bay where the kids can touch a stingray! They also added a carousel. My kids learn so much when we go to the zoo. I am... more

Sep 8, 2007

Having grown up in the area I have had the luxury of watching this world class facility evolve into an amazing day for young and old a like, just try visiting here without being touched by the amazing bio diversity on our planet! more

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3 of 5 stars
Aurora, Illinois
Aug 22, 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

Bring your best walking shoes- Brookfield Zoo is a big place. It's also an old zoo, so some of the exhibits are starting to show their age. But slowly Brookfield is updating their facilities. Make sure to hit the Hamil Family Play Zoo if you have kids. There's places to paint their face like an animal; act like an animal,... more

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3 of 5 stars
Atlanta, GA
Aug 2, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

The dolphin show is great for kids. They also have a lot of hands on opportunities. Can be extremely hot during the summer. more

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5 of 5 stars
Villa Park, Illinois
May 8, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Still one of the best zoos in the world. It has open ai exhibits where animals can roam. Many interactive exhibits. more

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Brookfield Zoo Address

8400 W. 31st St., (First Ave. and 31st St.), Brookfield, IL 60513
Tel: 708-485-2200