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Brookfield Zoo. The zoo is open every day of the year. Part of the Chicago Zoological Society Inspiring Conservation Leadership. Madeline Andres Hour1. Location of the Zoo. Located in Brookfield, Illinois. 14 miles West from downtown Chicago. History of the Zoo.
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Brookfield Zoo The zoo is open every day of the year. Part of the Chicago Zoological Society Inspiring Conservation Leadership Madeline Andres Hour1
Location of the Zoo • Located in Brookfield, Illinois. • 14 miles West from downtown Chicago.
History of the Zoo • Edith McCormick donated 83 acres of land • Grand Opening was in 1934 • Gained attention for having natural features • Not many cages or bars
History cont. Historical firsts include: •indoor multispecies exhibits •zoo nutrition residencies •methods for animal husbandry •successful brain surgery for a gorilla
Animals and Attractions • 22 different exhibits! • Dolphin Presentations • Stingray Bay • Zoo Chats • Hamill Family Play Zoo
Attractions cont. • Children’s Zoo • Outdoor Play Areas • Gift Shop • Wild Encounters • Motor Safari
Conservation THREE DIFFERENT PROGRAMS: •Creating conservation leadership •Protecting the natural world •Conservation outreach and education
Shows and Events • Chicago Sinfonietta • Freeze Day • National Pig Day Celebration • Spring Lecture Series 2011
Ticket Prices • Adult ages 12-56-- $13.50 • Child ages 3-11-- $9.50 • Senior over 65-- $9.50
Memberships cont. Every membership gets: •UNLIMITED free admission for one year •Free/discounted parking •Free subscription to Gateways •Free subscription for email updates •Discounts at the zoo and gift shop •Discounts on admission to seasonal attractions
Donations You can donate to: •Zoo’s Annual Fund •Conservation Research and Educational Efforts •Memorializing an individual or group •Share the Care
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