Brookfield Zoo is definitely the best zoo in the area. They are in a good, central location as far as the suburbs are concerned, they have a very large campus, and the parking lot is adequate. It is a nice place to spend the day with your family because chances are there is at least one attraction that each person will enjoy. They have a reptile house, gorilla house, and other specialty attractions along with the standard elephants, giraffes, and zebras. The restaurants are expensive, and very busy during meal times. So if you're going to eat in the restaurants, go outside of peak lunch or dinner times. Better yet, save some money and pack a picnic lunch!
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