Free Days at Brookfield Zoo.
Where: Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd; Brookfield, 708-688-8000. Check status of buildings, hours etc.
When: October 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28
November 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 25 (Thanksgiving Day)
December 6-7, 13-14, 20-21
(A parking fee still applies.) Check for updates
Check with your Alderman for free zoo tickets.
Free Days at Brookfield Zoo – 2021 Zoo Hours
Weekdays 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Weekends 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Buildings close 30 minutes before the zoo
Regular zoo 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.
For group of 20 or more, please click here to purchase admission tickets.
Save money on pre-purchased tickets
If you pre-purchase general admission tickets online you save $1. Build A Ticket includes: Admission plus 4 attractions and save up to $5.Tickets.
Parking
Parking Fee at the North Gate (8400 31st Street, Brookfield, IL)
Cars: $15.00
Buses: $21.00
Cook County parking tax & Illinois Parking Excise Tax included.
Members: Free
Parking Fee at the South Gate (3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL)
Cars: $15.00
Buses: $21.00
Cook County parking tax & Illinois Parking Excise Tax included.
Members: $5.00 Metra has a Zoo stop. The zoo is two blocks from the Metra Zoo stop (Hollywood).
If you want to really save money you can park at the Metra Parking lot behind the Village Hall for $1.50. However, you will have to walk 1.3 miles according to Google. You could bring your bike I suppose. All other street parking around the zoo is permit only.
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Other information:
- You are permitted to bring in your own food, coolers, and wagons.
- You are permitted to dine in any restaurant that has available seating.
- You are not permitted to bring in any glass or alcohol.
- The busiest time is when school groups have their field trips from March through May just before spring break.
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