Sunday, February 24

FREEze Day

Join Green Valley Dog Drivers for winter fun with dog sled teams and more!  more...

Wednesday, February 27

International Polar Bear Day

How are polar bears being affected by climate change?  more...

Tuesday, March 12

Girl Scouts - Promise Circle

Girl Scouts of all ages, families, troops, alumnae are invited to recite the Girl Scout Promise and Law.  more...

Tuesday, March 19

Spring 2013 Lecture Series: Saving Endangered Amphibians

It's Better in the Mud: Saving Endangered Amphibians in South America (Dr. Alejandro Grajal)  more...

March 23, 24 & 30

Breakfast with the Bunny

Enjoy an all you can eat breakfast buffet with characters and animals...  more...

Sunday, March 31

Easter Brunch

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat Easter Brunch including costumed characters.  more...

Tuesday, April 2

Spring 2013 Lecture Series: Punta San Juan Conservation

Guano and Anchovies: The Amazing Story of Conservation Programs at Punta San Juan, Peru (Dr. Mike Adkesson)  more...

April 6, 2013

Dinosaurs Alive!

Brookfield Zoo is going prehistoric again with Dinosaurs Alive! They’re back at Brookfield Zoo starting this April, and they are bigger and better than before. Some favorites are returning but many are new!  more...

Sunday, April 21

Party for the Planet

Learn how you can help save zebras and other endangered species.  more...

Sunday, April 21

Electronic Recycling

No fee for dropping off electronics from our approved list.  more...

Tuesday, May 7

Spring 2013 Lecture Series: Orangutan Field Update

Orangutans and Conservation Challenges: Updates from the Field Carol Sodaro)  more...

Sunday, May 12

Mother's Day Brunch

Treat Mom to a special day at Brookfield Zoo beginning with a scrumptious all-you-can-eat brunch!  more...

June 1-2, 8-9, and 15-16

¡Viva la Fiesta!

A multi-day celebration of Hispanic culture, authentic cuisine, drinks, music and dancing!  more...

Sunday, June 16

Father's Day Barbecue

Let Dad relax, treat him to an all-you-can-eat barbecue at Brookfield Zoo.  more...

Sunday, September 22

Zoo Run Run for the Conservation Fund

Save the Date!  more...

Saturdays & Sundays, October 19-20, 26-27

Boo! at the Zoo

Brookfield Zoo’s annual Boo! at the Zoo festival is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween!  more...

November 30 - December 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 and 26-31

Holiday Magic

Chicagoland's Largest Holiday Lights Festival. See the Lights. Feel the Magic.  more...

December 7 - December 22

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a child-friendly buffet, holiday music, and costumed characters. Santa will join family photos and give the kids a holiday gift.  more...

December 8, 15 & 22

Brunch with Santa

Enjoy an all-you-can eat brunch buffet, be entertained by costumed characters and Mr. & Mrs. Claus  more...

Tuesday, December 31

Zoo Year's Eve

Calling all Party Animals! Ring in the new year at Brookfield Zoo's Zoo Year's Eve celebration!  more...



Talent Search

We are always looking for new performers to entertain our zoo guests. All styles will be considered and all entertainment must be family-friendly. If your group is interested in performing at Brookfield Zoo please send your press kit or information (photo, description, audio/video, price, references) to:

Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo
Attn: Special Events
3300 Golf Road
Brookfield, IL 60513

Or email Ken Grzeslo, Onsite Marketing Assistant Manager