Free Days at Brookfield Zoo

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Free Days at Brookfield Zoo.

Where: Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd; Brookfield, 708-688-8000.

When: through Feb. 28, 2018: free admission on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Zoo map

Hours: Monday-Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Indoor animal exhibits close 30 minutes before general zoo closing, except for Tropic World, which closes 45 minutes before general zoo closing.

Admission: Adults: $21.95 ($20.95 online), Seniors 65 and over: $15.95 ($14.95 online) and Children 3 to 11: $15.95 ($14.95 online).

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 is $14 including tax. Metra has a Zoo stop. Round trip Metra fare is $9.50 on week days;$8 on weekends (with pass). The zoo is two blocks from the Metra Zoo stop (Hollywood). Kids ride Metra free all summer.

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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FREE activities:

Zoo Chats: Brookfield Zoo volunteers and staff talk about throughout the day, very day. Here is the schedule. Also, look for docents walking throughout the park from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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.

Fees for other activities and attractions:

Dolphins in Action

Daily 11:30, 2:30

Adults: $5.00
Seniors 65 & Over: $3.00
Children 3 to 11: $3.00
The Dolphins in Action and Underwater Viewing will be closed from February 12-16.

Hamill Family Play Zoo

Hamill Family Play Zoo Admission is free from November 1, 2017 thru February 28, 2018

The Carousel (weather permitting)
Adults and children: $3.00
Seniors 65 & Over: $3.00
Members: 1/2 price
All seated riders require a ticket.

Motor Safari (weather permitting)
Adults: $5.00
Seniors 65 & Over: $3.00
Children 3 to 11: $3.00
Members: Half price
Available Saturday and Sunday only, weather permitting. One ticket allows guests to ride all day.

Hamill Family Wild Encounters
Adults: $5.00
Seniors 65 & Over: $3.00
Children 3 to 11: $3.00
Members: Half price

Stroller/Wagon Rentals Rentals are available near the North and South Gates.

Wheelchairs $12.00 (plus credit card deposit)
Wagons: $12.00 (plus $10 deposit)
Dolphin Strollers: $10.00 (plus $10 deposit)
Electronic Convenience Vehicle: $25.00

Brookfield Zoo requests a deposit with all rentals. For rental of electronic convenience vehicles (ECV) and wheelchair rentals, the zoo requires credit card information as a security deposit. The zoo has a limited number of ECVs and wheelchairs for rent. Please call (708) 688-8347 to reserve an ECV or wheelchair in advance to assure one is available for your visit. Same day reservations are not accepted.