Brookfield Zoo reopening
Where: Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd; Brookfield, 708-688-8000. Zoo Maps
When: Friday, March 1, 2021 Hours, Prices, & Info Reopening hours are not available at this time.
Zoo admission must be purchased via our reserved timed-ticketing system to limit guest capacity. No onsite ticket sales will be available. Tickets are not on sale as of February 23, 2021.
Brookfield Zoo reopening – Park Reopening Guidelines
Please note there were will be limited animal viewing during your visit. Indoor spaces, except restrooms, are closed. All attractions, including Motor Safari, are closed. Public access to buildings is subject to change.
Attractions
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ATTRACTIONS (DOLPHINS IN ACTION, HAMILL FAMILY PLAY ZOO, BUTTERFLIES, THE CAROUSEL, & MOTOR SAFARI) EXCEPT FOR WILD ENCOUNTERS ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Hamill Family Wild Encounters
A great time for guests of all ages, Hamill Family Wild Encounters features unforgettable hands-on experiences that include opportunities to interact with and feed animals, including parakeets and goats. Guests can also get up close with red pandas, llamas, alpacas, wallabies, and reindeer as well as meet with various Animal Ambassadors throughout the day.
PLEASE NOTE: The parakeet aviary is currently closed, but guests will still be able to feed the goats from a designated area and visit the wallaby yard.
Admission
Adults: $24.95
Seniors 65 and over: $19.95
Children 3 to 11: $17.95
Zoo admission and all available attractions are FREE for children 2 and under.
Zoo admission must be purchased via our reserved timed-ticketing system to limit guest capacity. No onsite ticket sales will be available.
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. The military benefit does not extend to family members. Payment for parking is required.
To reserve your timed tickets, follow the directions for a complimentary admission pass with a barcode to reserve one free military ticket for yourself and pre-pay for your parking. If you are bringing additional guests, please follow the instructions to purchase new admission tickets. Please present your military ID and your timed tickets at one of the zoo’s admission booths for entry.
Metra
The zoo is two blocks from the Metra Zoo stop (Hollywood).
Parking
Guests can park in either the North Parking Lot (8400 31st Street, Brookfield, IL) or South Parking Lot (3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL). Click here for directions to either lot. There are drop-off/pick-up areas available at both lots.
Parking Fee at the North Gate
Cars: $15.00
Buses: $21.00
Cook County parking tax & Illinois Parking Excise Tax included.
Members: Free
Parking Fee at the South Gate
Cars: $15.00
Buses: $21.00
Cook County parking tax & Illinois Parking Excise Tax included.
Members: $5.00
Click here for directions if traveling by car. Click here for information if traveling via public transit.
Membership
Get Free Admission & Free Parking Year-Round
Become a zoo member! You’ll receive free admission and parking for one year, a member’s email newsletter, guest admission passes, and discounts on special attractions throughout the year. Membership benefits are available for use immediately after purchase.
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