Backstage Adventures: Group Programs

Come join us on a specialized tour of your favorite exhibit! Learn what it takes to care for the amazing animals at Brookfield Zoo. Meet expert keepers that specialize in working with these animals and maybe even get a sneak peak behind the scenes!

Please note: Breakfast is not included in the 2013 Backstage Adventures: Group Programs (formerly Windows into the Zoo). Check below for list of zoo tours and click on "View Schedules" to make sure the date you request is available.

Backstage Adventures: Group Programs are held on Saturdays on the following dates:

  • 4/20 Cool Crocodiles
  • 4/20 Africa Savannah
  • 5/18 Reptiles
  • 5/18 Desert Dwellers
  • 5/25 Tropic World So America
  • 5/25 Animal Hospital
  • 6/15 GBW Poetry
  • 6/15 Horticulture
  • 6/15 Wolves
  • 7/13 HA Forest
  • 7/13 Butterflies
  • 8/10 Commissary
  • 8/10 Bears
  • 10/12 Dinosaurs
  • 10/12 Bears
  • 10/26 Dinosaurs
  • 10/26 Bats
  • 11/2 Conservation Science
  • 11/2 Australia
  • 11/9 Big Cats
  • 11/9 Crocodiles
2013 Window Tours

Registration for all programs closes 10 days prior to the tour date.

Children 8-12 must be registered and accompanied by a paid adult.

Open windows to discovery during these hour long tours with expert staff. Group sizes range from 8-12 people of age 8 and older.
Date and Time: Varies with each program Meeting location and parking: Varies with each program





Members, please note the following:
  • Only those listed on your membership qualify for the member price.
  • In order to receive the member price, all memberships must be current at the time of registration. We will not be able to issue refunds for the member price once you have registered for a program.