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!

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, zoo keeper, or veterinarian; and make crafts. Plus there is two playgrounds, a splash garden, and a carousel.

Parking is reasonable and traffic is usually not bad.

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

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