Featuring Conservation: CZS and Brookfield Zoo

On-Site 3D Technology

Aardvark at Brookfield ZooAt the Zoo

3D Image of Aardvark at Brookfield ZooIn the field

First Zoo with 3D Imaging

With a long-standing tradition of leading the way with cutting edge animal care, the Chicago Zoological Society can add another first! Brookfield Zoo is the first North American zoo to use revolutionary 3D imaging technology on-site with our new digital radiology and CT equipment in its state-of-the-art animal hospital. The new technology allows the Society's veterinarians to enhance two-dimensional CT (CAT) scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds with 3D models....read more»

Conservation

Snow Leopards at The Fragile Kingdom

Not everybody loves winter precipitation but some cats just love snow! In late 2011, two snow leopards, a female and a male from two different zoos, took up residence at the Big Cats area in The Fragile Kingdom. The pairing of Sarani, a 1-year-old female from Tautphaus Park Zoo in Idaho and her new mate, Sabu, a 1½-year-old from Cape May County Park Zoo was based on a recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Snow Leopard Species Survival Plan (SSP)....read more»

Education

2012 CZS Science Fair

2012 CZS Science Fair

125 science-minded students from 16 Chicago Public Schools took part in the 2012 CZS Science Fair on Friday, Feb. 3. Judges included Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle...read more.

Wild Encounters at Brookfield ZooWild Encounters»

Wild Encounter dates are open for registration online and we are now offering discounts on three (3) of these one-of-a-kind animal programs!

Zoo Camp at Brookfield ZooZoo Classes »

A wide range of courses offer focused learning and experiential activities for children, families, and individuals.