May 19 - September 7

Xtreme BUGS

Experience the invasion of XTREME BUGS at our summerlong temporary exhibit, featuring everything from Xtra-large animatronic bugs, to Xtra-small live insects.  more...

Wednesdays, June 6th thru August 29th

Wiggleworms® Wednesdays

Free kid’s music this summer at the Nature Stage  more...

Friday, June 8

World Oceans Day

Join us in celebrating the ocean's wide array of wonders and resources!  more...

Sunday, June 10

Kratt Brothers

The Kratt Brothers are coming back!  more...

Sunday, June 17

Father's Day Barbecue

Let Dad relax, treat him to an all-you-can-eat barbecue at Brookfield Zoo.  more...

Friday, June 22

Nights in the Wild - Hawaiian Luau

Enjoy cocktails at Seven Seas and dinner under the stars at Stingray Bay.  more...

Saturday, June 30

Cookie Cockatoo's 79th Birthday

Join in celebrating Cookie Cockatoo's 79th Birthday!  more...

Saturday, July 7

Animal Enrichment Day

A full day of activities designed to encourage animals to exhibit natural behaviors.  more...

Sunday, July 29

American English

Brookfield Zoo is going "buggy" with Beatles Tribute Band, American English!  more...

Friday, August 17

Nights in the Wild - La Gran Cocina del Mercado

Enjoy cocktails and dinner on our South American Plaza.  more...

Saturday, September 15 & Sunday, September 16

Fiesta para Todos: Party for All

Join us for a party celebrating cultures from around the world!  more...

Friday, September 21

Nights in the Wild - Ocean Friendly Feast

Enjoy cocktails and dinner around Roosevelt Fountain.  more...

Sunday, September 23

Zoo Run Run for the Conservation Fund

5K Chipped Time Race & 5K/3K Fun Run & Walk entirely inside the park!  more...

Saturday, October 6 & Sunday, October 7

Cat Awareness Weekend

Learn about our cats, from the big ones like the lions to the small ones including sand cats.  more...

Fridays-Sundays, October 12-14, 19-21 & 26-28

Creatures of the Night

3 Weekends, 3 Haunted Attractions, 1 Great Price!  more...

Saturdays & Sundays, October 20-21, 27-28

Boo! at the Zoo

Brookfield Zoo’s annual Boo! at the Zoo festival is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween!  more...

Sunday, November 11

Veteran's Day Celebration

Join us in observation of those who served.  more...

Thursday, November 22

Thanksgiving Day Feast for the Animals

Help serve tasty treats to the animals in our Children's Zoo beginning at noon on Thanksgiving Day!  more...

December 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 and 26-31

Holiday Magic

Chicagoland's Largest Lights Festival, with MORE lights, MORE sights, MORE nights, MORE Magic!  more...

December 2 - December 16

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a child-friendly buffet, holiday music, and costumed characters. Santa will join family photos and give the kids a holiday gift.  more...

December 2, 9 & 16

Brunch with Santa

Enjoy an all-you-can eat brunch buffet, be entertained by costumed characters and Mr. & Mrs. Claus  more...

Monday, December 31

Zoo Year's Eve

Calling all Party Animals! Ring in the new year at Brookfield Zoo's Zoo Year's Eve celebration!  more...



Talent Search

We are always looking for new performers to entertain our zoo guests. All styles will be considered and all entertainment must be family-friendly. If your group is interested in performing at Brookfield Zoo please send your press kit or information (photo, description, audio/video, price, references) to:

Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo
Attn: Special Events
3300 Golf Road
Brookfield, IL 60513

Or email Ken Grzeslo, Onsite Marketing Assistant Manager