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Brookfield Zoo

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8401 31st St (at South 1st Avenue)
Brookfield, IL 60513

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(708) 688-8000
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The zoo is huge and home to nearly 3000 animals. The highlights are Habitat Africa where you can see the tiny klipspringer antelope, Okapi, termite mounds and much more.At the li...

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After an hour and a half, my wife and I left to zoo. There were so many screaming and out of control children there that after a while, we wondered if the real animals were behind...

Brookfield Zoo, great fun all year long 3/28/2009

Taking photos of the animals, relaxing experience, joyful thrill of the wild up close. Fun for all ages and all year long. Pros: experience the thrill of the wild more
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The Snow Leopard Wanted to Eat Me . . . 1/5/2009

This place is immaculately kept as far as the lawns and gardens. I remember being a little kid and taunting the snow leopard. It really wanted to eat me. People really ARE the most dangerous animals in a zoo. Best zoo on the planet. Taunting not encouraged, though. Pros: Reptile House, Baboon Island Cons: Parking can be a walk if crowded, but hey, it""s a zoo! more
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Not a zoo, its an amusement park for children... 7/11/2008

After an hour and a half, my wife and I left to zoo. There were so many screaming and out of control children there that after a while, we wondered if the real animals were behind the fences or in front of them.\r Bathrooms were gross, trash all over walking trails, too many exhibits closed and thousands (no, I'm not kidding) of screaming children everywhere and parents not giving a damn. This is not a zoo, its an amusement park for unruly children and their uncaring parents. Pros: Access to I-55 Cons: Pretty much everything else more
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Sa fari entertaining 8/8/2002

A good place to spend the day! Take the time to meet with animals you don't normally see. Watch out for those gorilla's, they have good aim. Pros: entertaining more
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ZOORIFIC 7/26/2002

I love this zoo! There is a new Butterfly Exhibit that is incredible. The animals in the African Safari section are penned in such a way that you feel like they are within reach if you just stretch your hand out. Pros: Butterfly Exhibit, Good Natural Habitats Cons: Kids prices too high, Parking price to high more
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Great getaway 7/23/2002

BZ is a great place away from PC's and TV's where kids can run around in a safe environment. lots of grass and trees and animals. Pros: good value, lot of space, convenient more
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Fun summer activity 7/23/2002

Great way to spend a day in the year but especially in the summer Pros: educational, fun, activities for allage Cons: somewhat expensive, crowded more
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Brookfield Ballyhoo 7/22/2002

Always innovating and adding new exhibits to enhance the zoo-going experience, Brookfield Zoo certainly deserves to take its place as one this nation's most progressive zoological parks. Pros: Innovative, friendly more
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The Most Wonderful Place in the Whole Wi 7/19/2002

Wonderful place! Great people! Beautiful Grounds. You can't find any better than this.. more
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Fun Zoo 5/30/2002

I always enjoy this zoo. Even though it cost money to get in, and some special exhibts/shows cost extra. Tired from walking? Take the Zoo trolley all around the zoo(more $$). Cons: additional fees more
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  • Facts
    If it seems like you stumble upon some of the animals, it's because Brookfield Zoo does such a great job re-creating natural habitats. Two million people each year visit the zoo,...

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  • Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm Sat-Sun 9:30am-6pm
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