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2013 Press Releases
► CZS Receives Top Honors for Diversity Programs
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► Addax Population Nearly Doubles at Brookfield Zoo with Four Births this Summer
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6039, 6236, and 6250: Mona, a 15-year-old addax, with her calf at Brookfield Zoo. The calf, born September 4, is the fourth male addax born at the zoo this summer. All the births are important for the species, which is near the brink of extinction in the Sahara deserts of Africa
6061: An addax calf born September 4 at Brookfield Zoo with his half-brother, Bradley, and Bradley’s mom, Molly. Four male addax were born at the zoo this summer. All the births are important for the species, which is near the brink of extinction in the Sahara deserts of Africa
6091: A male addax calf born September 4 at Brookfield Zoo with his half-brother Bradley, who was born August 11. Two other male addax born this summer on June 7 and 24 nearly doubles the zoo’s herd. All the births are important for the species, which is near the brink of extinction in the Sahara deserts of Africa
6276: A male addax calf born September 4 at Brookfield Zoo with his mom, Mona. Pictured in the background is another addax born earlier in the year on June 7. In total, four male addax were born at the zoo nearly doubling its herd. All the births are important for the species, which is near the brink of extinction in the Sahara deserts of Africa
► Chicago Zoological Society Launches Two Educational Programs at Three Local Libraries
► Chicago Zoological Society lanza dos programas educativos en tres bibliotecas locales
► 2013 Photo Contest Submissions Open
► Chicago Zoological Society’s Randall Wells, Ph.D., Nominated for Prestigious Indianapolis Prize
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► Snow Leopard Cub Born at Brookfield Zoo
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3226: Matt Weibler, a senior keeper for the Chicago Zoological Society, weighs a 2-month-old snow leopard cub that was born at Brookfield Zoo on June 13. Since his birth the cub, which weighs about 10 pounds, has been with his mom, Sarani, in an off-exhibit den. Until the cub is 3 months old, he will remain there bonding with his mom before making his public debut in mid-September. Snow leopards are listed as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Their numbers, which are estimated to be between 3,500 and 7,000 in the wild, are declining due to human influence such as poaching for medicinal markets and hides, depletion of their prey base, retribution killing following livestock losses, residential and commercial development, and civil unrest.
3264, 3285, 7670: A 2-month-old snow leopard cub born at Brookfield Zoo on June 13 is currently growing by leaps and bounds in an off-exhibit den with his mom, Sarani. Until the cub is 3 months old, he will remain there bonding with his mom before making his public debut in mid-September. Snow leopards are listed as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Their numbers, which are estimated to be between 3,500 and 7,000 in the wild, are declining due to human influence such as poaching for medicinal markets and hides, depletion of their prey base, retribution killing following livestock losses, residential and commercial development, and civil unrest.
► ZooRunRun for the Conservation Fund
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► Dolphin Birth at Brookfield Zoo
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0290: Allie, a 26-year-old bottlenose dolphin at Brookfield Zoo in labor as Tapeko, 31, looks on. Tapeko is scheduled to give birth later this fall. (photo taken 8/2/2013)
0696: Allie, a 26-year-old bottlenose dolphin, and her calf at Brookfield Zoo. The calf, a female, was born on August 2. (photo taken 8/2/2013)
1168: Allie, a 26-year-old bottlenose dolphin at Brookfield Zoo with her female calf that was born on August 2. (photo taken 8/3/2013)
1326: A female calf nurses from her mother, Allie, 26. The calf was born at Brookfield Zoo on August 2. (photo taken 8/3/2013)
6066, 6069, 6130, 6132: Allie, a 26-year-old bottlenose dolphin at Brookfield Zoo, with her calf. The female calf was born August 2. (photos taken 8/4/2013)
2149: Allie, a 26-year-old bottlenose dolphin at Brookfield Zoo, with her calf. The female calf was born August 2. (photo taken 8/6/2013)
2560: A female bottlenose dolphin calf was born at Brookfield Zoo on August 2. (photo taken 8/6/2013)
► Wines in the Wild
► Kids' FREE Days
► Lecture Presentation-Vint Virga
► Animals Keeping Cool at Brookfield Zoo
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7426 and 7371: Hani, a 10-year-old sloth bear, and her 6-month-old cub, keep cool at Brookfield Zoo with some frozen ice treats.
7555: A 6-month-old sloth bear cub cools off with a frozen treat at Brookfield Zoo. With temperatures reaching the 90s, staff gave some of the animals ice blocks topped with fruits and corn syrup.
7484 and 7516: With temperatures in the 90s today, Isis, a 7-year-old African lion, enjoys an ice treat filled with beef bones at Brookfield Zoo in Illinois.
7819: Youngsters watch as Hudson, one of the polar bears at Brookfield Zoo, seems to be enjoying a cool swim and a giant ice block. Staff gave some of the animals the frozen treats as temperatures climbed in the 90s today in the Midwest.
7776: Hudson, one of the polar bears at Brookfield Zoo, seems to be enjoying a cool swim and a giant ice block. Staff gave some of the animals the frozen treats as temperatures climbed in the 90s today in the Midwest.
6181 and 6250: Whirl, an Amur tiger at Brookfield Zoo, cools off in her pool as temperatures hit the 90s this week.
► Zoo Brew on Tap at Brookfield Zoo
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► Brookfield Zoo Initiative to Help Endangered Blanding’s Turtles
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► Ralph’s World and Rockasaurus Rex to Perform at Brookfield Zoo
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► Giraffe Calf Born at Brookfield Zoo
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► 2013 Photo Contest
► Addax Calf Born at Brookfield Zoo
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June 19, 2013
Kratt Brothers to Make Return Appearance
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Captions: Martin and Chris Kratt will be entertaining youngsters during two performances at Brookfield Zoo on June 30.
June 10, 2013
White House Highlights Museum and Library “Champions of Change”
May 23, 2013
Animal Welfare Brings Researchers to Brookfield Zoo for International Symposium Hosted by the Chicago Zoological Society’s Center for the Science of Animal Welfare
May 21, 2013
ComEd Providing Springtime Snacks to Animals
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Browse_2928: JoJo, a western lowland gorilla at Brookfield Zoo, seems to be enjoying some fresh browse that was delivered to the zoo today, May 21, by ComEd. As part of a partnership between ComEd and the Chicago Zoological Society, which manages Brookfield Zoo, the utility company is providing tree trimmings, or “browse” (leaves, twigs, and branches from trees and shrubs) as food for many of the zoo’s animals. The browse program began in 2011 and is now entering its third season. The browse is a great source of nutrition, as well as enrichment, for the animals.
Browse_2933: Kamba, a western lowland gorilla at Brookfield Zoo, sinks his teeth into some fresh browse. As part of a partnership between ComEd and the Chicago Zoological Society, many of the animals at the zoo are receiving twice-weekly deliveries of the fresh tree trimmings that include sugar and silver maple, willow, grapevine, mulberry, box elder, honey locust, and alder. The browse is a great source of nutrition as well as enrichment.
Browse_3059: Dave, a 6-month-old giraffe at Brookfield Zoo, gets a tasty treat of fresh browse—a great source of nutrition as well as enrichment—courtesy of ComEd. As part of a partnership between the utility company and the Chicago Zoological Society, many of the animals at the zoo are receiving deliveries of the fresh tree trimmings twice a week. The browse program began in 2011 and is now entering its third season.
May 20, 2013
Three Dolphins Are Expecting at Brookfield Zoo
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Dolphin ultrasound-2.jpg (Caption: Jennifer Langan, associate veterinarian for the Chicago Zoological Society (center), performs an ultrasound on Tapeko, 31, one of three pregnant bottlenose dolphins at Brookfield Zoo. She is assisted by Kate Sladek, senior veterinary technician (left) and Mark Gonka, lead keeper. In addition to routine ultrasounds, other prenatal factors staff track include weight gain, body temperature, dietary intake, blubber thickness, and girth.)
Dolphin ultrasound-3.jpg (Caption: Jennifer Langan, associate veterinarian for the Chicago Zoological Society performs an ultrasound on Tapeko, 31, one of three pregnant bottlenose dolphins at Brookfield Zoo. She is assisted by Kate Sladek, senior veterinary technician. The care staff provides to the pregnant dolphins is facilitated by the trusting relationships the animals have with their trainers and the veterinary staff.)
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May 10, 2013
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May 8, 2013
Sloth Bear Cubs Born at Brookfield Zoo
Caption: Sloth bear cubs born at Brookfield Zoo on January 20, 2013, can now be seen on exhibit with their mom Hani. Until today, May 8, 3½-month-old male and female cubs have been off exhibit with Hani in a maternity den growing by leaps and bounds.
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April 19, 2013
Brookfield Zoo Open for Business Saturday, April 20 April 18, 2013
Brookfield Zoo to Remain Closed Tomorrow, April 19, Due to Weather
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Brookfield Zoo Closes Thursday, April 18 Due to Severe Weather
April 15, 2013
Giraffes at Brookfield Zoo Enjoy Spring Weather
Photo Captions (photos taken by Jim Schulz/Chicago Zoological Society)
Giraffe-1: Two of Brookfield Zoo’s female giraffes, Arnieta, 6, (left) and Mithra, 22, are able to enjoy the warmer temperatures today in their outdoor habitat for the first time this year.
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Giraffe-3: Guests watch Jasiri, a 7-year-old giraffe at Brookfield Zoo. With the warmer temperature today, the zoo’s giraffe herd was given access to their outdoor habitat for the first time this year.
Giraffe-4, 5, 7, and 8: Dave, a 5-month-old giraffe at Brookfield Zoo kicks up his hooves as he made his outdoor debut today at the Habitat Africa! The Savannah exhibit.Giraffe-6: Dave, 5 months old (foreground), and Mithra, 22
Giraffe-9: Brookfield Zoo’s giraffes Dave, 5 months old (left), and Mithra, 22, enjoy the warmer temperatures as they were given access to their outdoor habitat for the first time this year. The African painted dogs seem to be curiously watching in the background.
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March 23, 2013
Chicago Zoological Society’s Women’s Board Gears Up for 2013 Whirl Fund-raising Gala
Party for the Planet
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March 20, 2013
Angolan Colobus Monkey Born at Brookfield Zoo
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March 11, 2013
Chicago Zoological Society to Sponsor Poetry Contest to Honor Late Latino Activist Cesar E. Chavez
Chicago Zoological Society lanza concurso de poesía en honra del ex activista Latino, Cesar E. Chávez
March 11, 2013
CZS Awarded Level II Arboretum Accreditation
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March 4, 2013
Dinosaurs Alive!
Feb. 27, 2013
Max Amur Tiger with Snowman
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DSC_0864.jpg (Max a 2-year-old Amur tiger at Brookfield Zoo, gets ready to pounce on a snowman his keepers made for him today, February 27. The snowman, which didn’t stand a chance, featured meat for eyes and buttons, as well as bones for feet. The Chicago Zoological Society’s Animal Programs staff provides enrichment to the animals that encourages natural behavior by physically and mentally stimulating them with a variety of items that they may not receive on a regular basis.)
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Caption for DSC_0913.jpg, DSC_0917.jpg, DSC_0945.jpg, DS_0986.jpg (Max, a 2-year-old Amur tiger, plays with what is left of a snowman that his keepers made for him today, February 27, at Brookfield Zoo. Before being knocked down, the snowman featured meat for eyes and buttons, as well as bones for feet. The Chicago Zoological Society’s Animal Programs staff provides enrichment to the animals that encourages natural behavior by physically and mentally stimulating them with a variety of items that they may not receive on a regular basis.)
Feb. 22, 2013
International Polar Bear Day
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Feb. 14, 2013
Animals at Brookfield Zoo Enjoy Valentines Day Treats
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Photo Credits: Jim Schulz/Chicago Zoological Society
7920: Mark Gonka, a lead keeper for the Chicago Zoological Society offers a heart-shaped ice treat to Tapeko, one of Brookfield Zoo’s bottlenose dolphins, for Valentine’s Day. The Animal Programs staff is always thinking of ways to physically and mentally stimulate the animals at Brookfield Zoo. One way is by providing them with a variety of different enrichment and food items they normally do not receive on a regular basis.
7395 and 7408: JoJo, a 32-year-old western lowland gorilla at Brookfield Zoo, enjoys a heart-shaped treat for Valentine’s Day. The nutritious cookies are made of ground primate biscuit, oatmeal, bananas, raisins, and peanut butter. The Animal Programs staff for the Chicago Zoological Society is always thinking of ways to physically and mentally stimulate the animals at Brookfield Zoo. One way is by providing them with a variety of different enrichment and food items they normally do not receive on a regular basis.
7383: Koola, an 18-year-old western lowland gorilla at Brookfield Zoo, enjoys a heart-shaped treat for Valentine’s Day. The nutritious cookies are made of ground primate biscuit, oatmeal, bananas, raisins, and peanut butter. The Animal Programs staff for the Chicago Zoological Society is always thinking of ways to physically and mentally stimulate the animals at Brookfield Zoo. One way is by providing them with a variety of different enrichment and food items they normally do not receive on a regular basis.
7464: Brookfield Zoo’s grey seals Tasha, 9 (left), and Boone, 9, give their seal of approval for the heart-shaped gelatin and ice treats they received for Valentine’s Day. The Animal Programs staff for the Chicago Zoological Society is always thinking of ways to physically and mentally stimulate the animals at Brookfield Zoo. One way is by providing them with a variety of different enrichment and food items they normally do not receive on a regular basis.
7469, 7475, 7485: Boone, a 9-year-old grey seal at Brookfield Zoo, seems to enjoy the heart-shaped gelatin and ice treats he received for Valentine’s Day. The Animal Programs staff for the Chicago Zoological Society is always thinking of ways to physically and mentally stimulate the animals at Brookfield Zoo. One way is by providing them with a variety of different enrichment and food items they normally do not receive on a regular basis.
7511: Boone, a 9-year-old grey seal at Brookfield Zoo, eyes his heart-shaped ice treats that he received for Valentine’s Day. The Animal Programs staff for the Chicago Zoological Society is always thinking of ways to physically and mentally stimulate the animals at Brookfield Zoo. One way is by providing them with a variety of different enrichment and food items they normally do not receive on a regular basis.
Feb. 11, 2013
FREEze Day at Brookfield Zoo
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January 15, 2013
Valentine's Day Gifts for Animal Lovers
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January 10, 2013
Baby Kangaroos Thinking Outside the Pouch
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January 8, 2013
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 7, 2013
Brookfield Zoo Going Prehistoric with Dinosaurs Alive!
Giant Animatronic Dinosaurs Roar into Town Spring 2013
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2012 Press Releases
Dwarf Mongoose Pups Born at Brookfield Zoo
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See the Lights, Feel the Magic at Holiday Magic 2012
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Joe Couceiro Named Vice President of Marketing for the Chicago Zoological Society
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2012 Photo Contest Winners
Bodie Wheaton of La Grange--Child Category, Third Place
Chyanne Schwickerath of Neponset--Child Category, Second Place
Connor Orr of Bolingbrook--Child Category, First Place
Dustin Frost of Downers Grove--Grand Prize Winner
Frank Angileri of Downers Grove--Adult Category, Honorable Mention
Kathryn Larson of South Elgin--Adult Category, Honorable Mention
Lyndsay Sandbothe of Homewood--Adult Category, Third Place
Michael Kobe of Munster, IN--Adult Category, First Place
Randolph Badiola of Schaumburg--Adult Category, Second Place
Giraffe Calf Born at Brookfield Zoo
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Veterans Day at Brookfield Zoo
Southern Hairy-Nosed Wombat Joey Out and About at Brookfield Zoo
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Endangered Mexican Gray Wolf Leaving Brookfield Zoo to Enter the Wild
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Halloween Treats for Animals at Brookfield Zoo
DSC_2925 (Isis, a 7-year-old female African lion, appears to be getting ready to pounce on one of the pumpkins she and her partner, Zenda, 6, received at Brookfield Zoo today. Zookeepers carved the pumpkins and filled them with meat. During the fall season, many of the zoo’s other animals will be receiving pumpkins too. Zoo guests can see some of the animals receiving pumpkins during the annual Boo! at the Zoo celebration this coming weekend, October 27 and 28.)
DSC_3080 (A meerkat at Brookfield Zoo attempts to crawl inside a carved out pumpkin to get at some tasty meal worms. During the fall season, many of the zoo’s other animals will be receiving pumpkins too. Zoo guests can see some of the animals receiving pumpkins during the annual Boo! at the Zoo celebration this coming weekend, October 27 and 28.)
DSC_3085 (A family of meerkats at Brookfield Zoo was treated to pumpkins filled with tasty meal worms. During the fall season, many of the zoo’s other animals will be receiving pumpkins too. Zoo guests can see some of the animals receiving pumpkins during the annual Boo! at the Zoo celebration this coming weekend, October 27 and 28.)
DSC_4769 (Kartik, a 3-year-old male sloth bear at Brookfield Zoo, seemed to enjoy a Halloween treat—pumpkins. Additional pumpkins the sloth bears received were carved and filled with other treats, including raisins and grapes. During the fall season, many of the zoo’s other animals will be receiving pumpkins too. Zoo guests can see some of the animals receiving pumpkins during the annual Boo! at the Zoo celebration this coming weekend, October 27 and 28.)
DSC_4833 (Bo, a 5-year-old red river hog at Brookfield Zoo, received a pint-size Halloween treat today. During the fall season, many of the zoo’s other animals will be receiving pumpkins too. Zoo guests can see some of the animals receiving pumpkins during the annual Boo! at the Zoo celebration this coming weekend, October 27 and 28.)
DSC_4870 (Obessa, a 24-year-old pygmy hippo at Brookfield Zoo, received a pint-size Halloween treat today. During the fall season, many of the zoo’s other animals will be receiving pumpkins too. Zoo guests can see some of the animals receiving pumpkins during the annual Boo! at the Zoo celebration this coming weekend, October 27 and 28.)
DSC_4874(Obessa, a 24-year-old pygmy hippo at Brookfield Zoo, received a pint-size Halloween treat today. During the fall season, many of the zoo’s other animals will be receiving pumpkins too. Zoo guests can see some of the animals receiving pumpkins during the annual Boo! at the Zoo celebration this coming weekend, October 27 and 28.)
DSC_4880 (Obessa, a 24-year-old pygmy hippo at Brookfield Zoo, received a pint-size Halloween treat today. During the fall season, many of the zoo’s other animals will be receiving pumpkins too. Zoo guests can see some of the animals receiving pumpkins during the annual Boo! at the Zoo celebration this coming weekend, October 27 and 28.)
DSC_4886 (Obessa, a 24-year-old pygmy hippo at Brookfield Zoo, received a pint-size Halloween treat today. During the fall season, many of the zoo’s other animals will be receiving pumpkins too. Zoo guests can see some of the animals receiving pumpkins during the annual Boo! at the Zoo celebration this coming weekend, October 27 and 28.)
DSC_4906 (Obessa, a 24-year-old pygmy hippo at Brookfield Zoo, received a pint-size Halloween treat today. During the fall season, many of the zoo’s other animals will be receiving pumpkins too. Zoo guests can see some of the animals receiving pumpkins during the annual Boo! at the Zoo celebration this coming weekend, October 27 and 28.)
DSC_4926 (Jimma, a 27-year-old male rhino at Brookfield Zoo, seemed to enjoy a Halloween treat—a pumpkin. During the fall season, many of the zoo’s other animals will be receiving pumpkins too. Zoo guests can see some of the animals receiving pumpkins during the annual Boo! at the Zoo celebration this coming weekend, October 27 and 28.)
DSC_4975 (Jimma, a 27-year-old male rhino at Brookfield Zoo, seemed to enjoy a Halloween treat—a pumpkin. During the fall season, many of the zoo’s other animals will be receiving pumpkins too. Zoo guests can see some of the animals receiving pumpkins during the annual Boo! at the Zoo celebration this coming weekend, October 27 and 28.)
October 5, 2012
International Wombat Symposium
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October 1, 2012
Chicago Zoological Society Honors Disabled Veterans
September 27, 2012
Brookfield Zoo Receives Renewed Accreditation
September 17, 2012
Creatures of the Night 2012
Creatures of the Night 5: The Pumpkin Executioner will be smashing pumpkins every half hour during Brookfield Zoo’s Creatures of the Night Halloween celebration.
Creatures of the Night 6: While aboard “The Haunted Tram,” Brookfield Zoo guests will encounter all sorts of ghastly characters.
Creatures of the Night-7: Youngsters can participate in a variety of activities, including pumpkin carving, during Brookfield Zoo’s Creatures of the Night.
September 17, 2012
Boo! at the Zoo
Photos/Captions—all photos by Jim Schulz/Chicago Zoological Society
Boo! at the Zoo 1: Youngsters can come dressed up in their Halloween costumes to Brookfield Zoo’s Boo! at the Zoo celebration on October 20-21 and 27-28.
Boo! at the Zoo 2: Guests can take a hayride at Brookfield Zoo’s Boo! at the Zoo Halloween celebration.
Boo! at the Zoo 3: Costumed guests take a spin on Brookfield Zoo’s Carousel.
Boo! at the Zoo 4: Guests can learn some expert pumpkin-carving tips from professional carver Steve Dahlke, who will use a variety of tools to create masterpieces out of 1,000-pound pumpkins during Brookfield Zoo’s Boo! at the Zoo.
Boo! at the Zoo 5: Youngsters can come dressed up in their Halloween costumes to Brookfield Zoo’s Boo! at the Zoo celebration on October 20-21 and 27-28.
September 7, 2012
Fiesta para Todos: Party for All
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Sones de México Ensemble will perform at Brookfield Zoo’s Fiesta para Todos on Saturday, September 15, at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. (photo by Todd Winters)
Angel y Khriz: At Brookfield Zoo’s Fiesta para Todos celebration, Angel y Khriz will perform some of their soulful and reggae hits on Sunday, September 16, at 4:25 p.m.
5535: At Brookfield Zoo’s Fiesta para Todos celebration, guests can get up close with a llama during special Zoo Chats. Photo credit: Jim Schulz/Chicago Zoological Society.
September 5, 2012
Chicago Zoological Society Now Accepting Submissions for 2012 Photo Contest
Submission Deadline is October 22
August 31, 2012
CZS Collaborates on U.S.Geological Survey Study of Asian Carp
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August 23, 2012
Chicago Zoological Society Hosts Professional Development Day
August 9, 2012
Free Kids’ Days at Brookfield Zoo
Meijer Sponsors Free Days on August 13, 14, and 15
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August 7, 2012
Guests Can Meet Pepe the Penguin at Brookfield Zoo
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On not too crowded days, guests can enjoy seeing Pepe, a 5-month-old Humboldt penguin on the walkway at Brookfield Zoo’s The Living Coast exhibit. By having Pepe serve as ambassador animal, Chicago Zoological Society staff hope to make a connection with the public that will inspire guests to want to learn more about Pepe’s endangered counterparts in the wild.
August 3, 2012
Tawny Frogmouth Chicks Hatch at Brookfield Zoo
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(Caption: Tawny Frogmouth Chicks-1, 2, and 3: Two tawny frogmouth chicks hatched at Brookfield Zoo on July 9 and 11. For reasons unknown, the parents abandoned the nest about halfway during the incubation period. To give the unborn chicks a chance at life, staff pulled the eggs and placed them in an incubator. Once the eggs hatched, they received round-the-clock care. Now at just over 3 weeks old, they have grown, are eating well, and appear to have a bright future ahead of them.)
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August 2, 2012
Party with the Animals at Brookfield Zoo’s Zoo Brew< /p>
July 25, 2012
Orphaned Wombats Aided by Zoo Conservation Program
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July 12, 2012
Go Buggy at Brookfield Zoo’s Bugapalooza
Beatles Tribute Band American English to Perform Free Concert on July 29
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July 10, 2012
Register for Brookfield Zoo’s Zoo Run Run for the Conservation Fund
June 28, 2012
Animals Keeping Cool at Brookfield Zoo
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2652: Mike Knitter, senior keeper at Brookfield Zoo, cools off Emma, a Holstein cow, with a spray of water.
2667: Katelyn Stache, a zookeeper for the Chicago Zoological Society, places Slinky and Slither, two boa constrictors at Brookfield Zoo, in the water to cool them off.
2656: Katelyn Stache (left) and Maggie Chardell, zookeepers for the Chicago Zoological Society, get ready to place Slinky and Slither, two boa constrictors at Brookfield Zoo, in the water to cool off.
2736: Francine Lescher, a senior zookeeper for the Chicago Zoological Society, places small ice blocks filled with a variety of fruit, into the raccoon’s exhibit at Brookfield Zoo.
2741: (pictured left to right) Brookfield Zoo’s three raccoons, 11-year-old brothers Ranger, Scout, and Bandit, seem to be enjoying their ice treats.
2780: Bandit (left) and Scout, 11-year-old brothers at Brookfield Zoo, received small blocks of ice filled with oranges today to cool off.
2863: Honey, a 2-year-old American Guinea hog at Brookfield Zoo, cools off in a pool of water.
2902 and 2926: With temperatures in the triple digits, Sabu, a 2-year-old snow leopard at Brookfield Zoo, seems to be enjoying the crushed ice zookeepers gave him today.
3001 and 3026: Hudson, a 5½ -year-old polar bear at Brookfield Zoo, received a large block of ice to help keep him cool today.
3099: Aussie, a 27-year-old polar bear at Brookfield Zoo, received a large block of ice to help keep him cool today.
3101:Aussie, a 27-year-old polar bear at Brookfield Zoo, cools off with a large block of ice in his pool today.
June 26, 2012
Brookfield Zoo Welcomes Gorilla to Breeding Program
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JoJo Western Lowland Gorilla-2.jpg (JoJo, a 32-year-old male western lowland gorilla, has a new home at Brookfield Zoo. He is on a breeding loan from Lincoln Park Zoo based on a recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Gorilla Species Survival Plan. JoJo is currently one of the most genetically valuable males in the zoo population, and he is an excellent match for all three females currently at Brookfield Zoo.)
JoJo Western Lowland Gorilla-3.jpg (JoJo, a 32-year-old male western lowland gorilla, has a new home at Brookfield Zoo. He is on a breeding loan from Lincoln Park Zoo based on a recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Gorilla Species Survival Plan. JoJo is currently one of the most genetically valuable males in the zoo population, and he is an excellent match for all three females currently at Brookfield Zoo.)
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June 20, 2012
Cookie Cockatoo Celebrates Birthday
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May 25, 2012
Kratt Brothers to Perform Concert at Brookfield Zoo
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May 25, 2012
Chicago Zoological Society Honored with Diversity Award
May 25, 2012
Brookfield Zoo 2012 Photo Contest
Entry Form 2012 Photo Contest
May 23, 2012
Bison Calf Born at Brookfield Zoo
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April 24, 2012
Ape Awareness Weekend
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Kekasih-orangutan01.jpg (Kekasih, a 4-year-old Borneo orangutan, is one of the animals that will be highlighted during Brookfield Zoo’s Ape Awareness Weekend on April 28 and 29.)
Kekasih-orangutan03.jpg (Kekasih, a 4-year-old Borneo orangutan, and her mom, Sophia, can be seen in Brookfield Zoo’s Tropic World exhibit.)
Kekasih-orangutan05.jpg (Kekasih, a 4-year-old Borneo orangutan, and her mom, Sophia, can be seen in Brookfield Zoo’s Tropic World exhibit.)
White-cheeked gibbon-1.jpg (Cuong, a 6-month-old white-cheeked gibbon, and his mom Indah, will be featured at Brookfield Zoo’s Ape Awareness Weekend on April 28 and 29.)
White-cheeked gibbon-2.jpg (Cuong, a 6-month-old white-cheeked gibbon, can be seen with his family in Brookfield Zoo’s Tropic World exhibit. )
April 19, 2012
Chicago Zoological Society to Embark on First-of-its Kind Study of Mexican Gray Wolves
Study to Aid in Conservation Efforts of Endangered Species
Mexican Gray Wolf Fact Sheet
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April 17, 2012
Brookfield Zoo Will Be Crawling with Xtreme BUGS
Photos taken by Jim Schulz/Chicago Zoological Society
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X-tremeBUGS_8410.jpg (caption 8410: The orchid mantis is one of more than 20 animatronic bugs featured in Brookfield Zoo’s summer-long exhibit.)
X-tremeBUGS_8415.jpg (caption 8415: A giant animatronic cockroach can be see lurking along the pathway at Brookfield Zoo’s Xtreme BUGS exhibit, which opens May 19 and continues through September 7.)
X-tremeBUGS_8462.jpg (caption 8462: At Brookfield Zoo’s Xtreme BUGS exhibit, guests can see this animatronic orb weaving spider as well as a giant cockroach, Japanese hornet, honeybee, and praying mantis to name just a few.)
X-tremeBUGS_0872.jpg (caption 0872: This summer, guests who visit Brookfield Zoo’s Xtreme BUGS exhibit can see more than 20 animatronic bugs, including a dragonfly.)
X-tremeBUGS_0828.jpg (caption 0828: This summer, huge butterflies can be seen along the pathway at Brookfield Zoo’s Xtreme BUGS exhibit.)
X-tremeBUGS_0888.jpg (caption 0888: A honeybee sits atop a gigantic flower at Xtreme BUGS, Brookfield Zoo’s temporary summer exhibit.)
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X-tremeBUGS_0938.jpg (caption 0938: An animatronic grasshopper is among the Xtreme BUGS at Brookfield Zoo this summer.)
X-tremeBUGS_0770.jpg (caption 0770: Brookfield Zoo’s Xtreme BUGS exhibit features more than 20 over-sized animatronic bugs, including a praying mantis. )
X-tremeBUGS_9731.jpg (caption 9731: This summer Brookfield Zoo guests will encounter a gigantic Japanese hornet in the zoo’s Roosevelt Fountain.)
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Terminix-Exhibit-1187.jpg (A young guest gets up-close-and-personal with diving beetles through a bubble within the habitat, part of Harry's Big Adventure: My Bug World!)
Terminix-Exhibit-1225.jpg (Three hissing cockroaches compete in the Terminix Roach Rundown, a roach race that takes place throughout the weekend as part of Harry's Big Adventure's Under the Bug Top activities.)
Terminix-Exhibit-4937.jpg (Harry the Chinese Praying Mantis, star of Harry's Big Adventure, show off his ability to greet guests while hanging upside down.)
Terminix-Exhibit-5120.jpg (Bug Appetit! Each weekend, guests can try insect delicacies such as Crispy Cajun Crickets or Chocolate Chirp Cookies, courtesy of Harry's Big Adventure's world-renowned Bug Chef.)
Terminix-Exhibit-5125.jpg (Virtual butterflies land on children's hands and shoulders in the Meadow Habitat, one of several interactive habitats that make up Harry's Big Adventure: My Bug World!)
April 6, 2012
Party for the Planet at Brookfield Zoo
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partyforplanet-3.jpg (On April 21 or 22, between 1:00 and 6:00 p.m., the public can recycling their old electronics such as monitors, VCRs, telephones, and video game consoles. Representatives from Vintage Tech Recyclers will be stationed in the zoo’s Main Lot at 31st Street and First Avenue.)
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March 27, 2012
Black-Footed Cats Born--A First at Brookfield Zoo
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March 15, 2012
Whirl Fundraiser to Highlight Animals and Community Outreach Efforts
Feb.22, 2012
Aardvark Born at Brookfield Zoo
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Feb. 21, 2012
National Pig Day at Brookfield Zoo
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Feb. 16, 2012
Brookfield Zoo will be Crawling with XTREME BUGS
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Feb. 9, 2012
Snow or No Snow, It’s Still a FREEze Day at Brookfield Zoo
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Feb. 8, 2012
New 3D Imaging Technology in Animal Hospital
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Feb. 2, 2012
Chicago Zoological Society Is Fostering Love of Science in Students
Kids’ Work Culminating in Science Fair on February 3
Feb. 1, 2012
Chicago Zoological Society Partners with Girl Scouts
to Help Girls Reach Goals in Anniversary Year
Feb. 1, 2012
Valentine’s Dinner and Brunch Offered on the Wild Side at Brookfield Zoo
Jan 13, 2012
Animals Enjoy Snow at Brookfield Zoo
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Jan. 11, 2012
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at Brookfield Zoo
Jan. 10, 2012
Giraffes Spring Out During Warm Winter Weather
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