September 17, 2013
The Chicago Zoological Society (CZS) received Top Honors for the 2013 Angela Peterson Excellence in Diversity Award from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) at its national conference, which was held in Kansas City, Missouri, last week. The Top Honors were awarded to the Society for its significant efforts and results in cultivating conservation communities with its suppliers, workforce, and guest diversity initiatives. more...
September 12, 2013
Over the past three months the addax population has nearly doubled at Brookfield Zoo with the birth of four male calves. more...
August 29, 2013
The Chicago Zoological Society is proud to announce that Randall Wells, Ph.D., senior conservation scientist for the Society and director of the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, based in Florida’s Mote Marine Laboratory, has been nominated for the biennial Indianapolis Prize, the world’s leading award for conservation. The Indianapolis Prize is given every other year to an individual who has made extraordinary contributions to conservation efforts for animal species. more...
August 27, 2013
Brookfield Zoo is proud to announce the birth of a male snow leopard cub on June 13. The 10-pound cub is the first cub born to 3-year-old Sarani and her mate Sabu. Currently residing in an off-exhibit den with his mom, he will remain there before making his public debut in mid-September. A leading snow leopard conservation organization, The Snow Leopard Trust, estimates population numbers of this elusive cat to be between 3,500 and 7,000 remaining in the wild. more...
August 19, 2013
Everyone is welcome to gallop, scurry, and trot alongside the animals at Brookfield Zoo’s Zoo Run Run for the Conservation Fund, a fundraiser that supports threatened species and their environments. The 5K race promises to be a wildly fun time on Sunday, September 22, and registered participants may bring family and friends to cheer them on and enjoy the zoo afterwards at no additional charge. more...
July 24, 2013
Blanding’s turtles are endangered in Illinois and threatened nationwide, but the Chicago Zoological Society (CZS), in collaboration with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, is leading an initiative to increase the local wild population. The breeding and release program includes a new outdoor Blanding’s turtle habitat at the zoo’s Dragonfly Marsh exhibit. more...
July 10, 2013
Jasiri, a 7½-year-old giraffe at Brookfield Zoo, gave birth to a male calf on June 21. The first-time mom gave birth outside in an off-exhibit area. Soon after being born, the 173-pound, 5-foot-9-inch-tall calf stood and was nursing not long after that. more...
June 21, 2013
It is not exactly a stampede, but the sound of little hooves can be heard at Brookfield Zoo with the birth of an addax antelope on June 7 and several more are expected in the coming weeks. more...
May 20, 2013
The Chicago Zoological Society (CZS) is delighted to announce that three of its bottlenose dolphins are pregnant. The mothers-to-be—Allie, 26; Tapeko, 31; and Spree, 10—are due to give birth during the summer and fall. more...
May 08, 2013
Sloth Bear Cubs Debut more...
Tuesday, December 31
Calling all Party Animals! Ring in the new year at Brookfield Zoo's Zoo Year's Eve celebration! more...
December 8, 15 & 22
Enjoy an all-you-can eat brunch buffet, be entertained by costumed characters and Mr. & Mrs. Claus more...
December 7 - December 22
Enjoy a child-friendly buffet, holiday music, and costumed characters. Santa will join family photos and give the kids a holiday gift. more...
November 30 - December 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 and 26-31
Chicagoland's Largest Holiday Lights Festival. See the Lights. Feel the Magic. more...
Saturday, November 23 & Sunday, November 24
Would your corporate group like to be a part of Holiday Magic? Take part in Brookfield Zoo's Tree Trim program! more...
Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24
Do you have a community group that would like to be a part of Holiday Magic? Take part in Brookfield Zoo's Tree Trim program! more...
Monday, November 11, 1:00 pm
Join us in observation of those who served. more...
Saturdays & Sundays, October 19-20, 26-27
Brookfield Zoo’s annual Boo! at the Zoo festival is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween! more...
Saturday, October 5 & Sunday, October 6
Learn about our cats, from the big ones like the lions to the small ones including sand cats. more...
Friday, October 4
Enjoy cocktails at Seven Seas and dinner at Bocaditos. more...
Sunday, September 22
Registration now OPEN! more...
Saturday, September 21
Hosted by the Chicago Chapter Illinois Association of the Deaf more...
September 17
"Dolphins as Pollution Banks" by Dr. Brian Balmer on September 17...and "Please Don't Feed the Dolphins" by Dr. Katie McHugh on November 13. more...
through September 30
Don't forget you and your family have through September 30, 2013, to enter to be a Zookeeper for a Day, courtesy of McDonald's Owners and Operators of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. The selected winner will be a child between the ages of 5 and 17 and the Prize Package will include a behind-the-scenes experience to meet an animal and assist a keeper in an animal feeding! more...
through October 27
Brookfield Zoo is going prehistoric again with Dinosaurs Alive! They’re back at Brookfield Zoo through Oct. 27 and they are bigger and better than before. Check out the new feathered species! more...
August 28, 2013
July 15, 2013
Jasiri, a 7½-year-old giraffe at Brookfield Zoo, gave birth to a male calf on June 21. The first-time mom gave birth outside in an off-exhibit area. Soon after being born, the 173-pound, 5-foot-9-inch-tall calf stood and was nursing not long after that. This calf is the 59th giraffe born at Brookfield Zoo. The sire, Hasani, is also the father of Dave, a nearly 8-month-old calf born in November 2012. more...
June 17, 2013
On Tuesday, June 11, the White House and the Institute for Museum and Library Services honored Dave Becker, Senior Manager of Learning Experiences at the Chicago Zoological Society, as one of 12 “Champions of Change.” The event focused on honorees that are providing powerful learning experiences... more...
May 17, 2013
Two sloth bear cubs that were born on January 20 made their public debut recently, just in time for Mother's Day. The cubs have been in a maternity den for a few months with their mom, Hani, 10, growing by leaps and bounds. At birth, the male and female cubs weighed less than one pound and could fit in the palm of a hand. Now at 3½ months old, they weigh approximately 10 to 20 pounds... more...
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