Zoo Hours
- Brookfield Zoo is open every 365 days of the year!
- Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Please note: Indoor animal exhibits close one half hour before the zoo closes.
Get Free Admission and Parking Year-Round:
Become a zoo member! You'll receive free admission and parking for one year, the quarterly member's newsletter, discounts at the zoo's shops and restaurants, and guest passes, plus discounts on special attractions throughout the year.
Zoo Parking
Non-Members:
Car/Van parking: $10.00*
Bus parking: $12.00*
Member Cars:
North Lot Free
South Lot $2.00
*includes a 6% Cook County parking tax
Build-a-Ticket
Includes today's admission plus choose one-time entry to 3 attactions from the following: Dolphin Show, Stingray Bay*, Dinosaurs Alive!*, Motor Safari*, The Carousel*, Hamill Family Play Zoo (*seasonal attractions).
Adults: $22.00
Child/Senior: $15.00
Zoo General Admission
Adults: $15.00
Seniors 65 and Over: $10.50
Children 3 to 11: $10.50
Print at Home tickets (
General Admission Only)
Free Admission for Military Personnel:
To show appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the men and women in the United States Armed Forces, the Chicago Zoological Society is offering free admission to Brookfield Zoo to all active, reservist, and retired members of the military. Qualified personnel who present a valid ID at one of the zoo's admission booths will be admitted free of charge.
Attractions
Dinosaurs Alive!
Adults $5.00
Children 11 and under $3.00
Seniors 65 and over $3.00
Members 1/2 off!
Children under 3 are FREE
Dolphin Presentations
Monday to Friday: 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Saturday to Sunday: 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Adults: $4.00
Seniors 65 & Over: $2.50
Children 3 to 11: $2.50
Children Under 3: FREE
The Carousel
Nonmembers $2.50
Members $1.50
Stingray Bay
Adults (non-members): $4
Seniors 65 and over (non-members): $2
Children 3 to 11 (non-members): $2
Members 1/2 Price!
FREE for children under 3
Hamill Family Play Zoo
Adults: $3.50
Seniors 65 and over: $2.50
Children 3 to 11: $2.50
Member Adults: $3.00
Member Seniors: $2.00
Member Children: $2.00
Please note: the Play Zoo is ready to welcome guests at 10:00 a.m. each day and will close to get ready to play again one half hour every evening before the park closes.
Motor Safari
Motor Safari is available early spring through late fall, weather permitting. One ticket allows guests to ride all day.
Adults (12-64) $4.00
Children (3-11) $2.50
Seniors (65+) $2.50
Children 2 and Under Free
Children's Zoo (Closed)
Please note that Children's Zoo is now permanently closed as we