January 1 - February 29, 2012

FREE Days

Enjoy Brookfield Zoo for FREE on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays in January and February.  more...

Tuesday, March 6

Spring Lecture Series

Join us for our Spring Lecture presentations about some of the world's most spectacular habitats and the animals that live in these habitats.  more...

Saturday, February 11 6:30 pm - Midnight

Nights in the Wild - Valentine's Day

Enjoy a night of romance, dining and dancing at Seven Seas and Bocaditos.  more...

Sunday, February 12

Valentine's Day Champagne Brunch

Join us for a sumptuous brunch, including unlimited champagne.  more...

Sunday, February 19

FREEze Day

Join Green Valley Dog Drivers for winter fun with dog sled teams and more!  more...

Saturday, March 3

National Pig Day Celebration

Take part in the best porkformance in Chicagoland!  more...

March 31, April 1 & 7

Breakfast with the Bunny

Enjoy an all you can eat breakfast buffet with characters and animals...  more...

Sunday, April 8

Easter Brunch

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat Easter Brunch including costumed characters.  more...

Sunday, April 22

Party for the Planet

Learn how you can help save orangutans and other endangered species.  more...

Saturday, APEril 28 & Sunday, APEril 29

Ape Awareness Weekend

Learn about apes, their plight in the wild and the need for conservation.  more...

Saturday, May 5 & Sunday, May 6

Bear Awareness Weekend

Come celebrate all things Bear at Brookfield Zoo.  more...

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...

Friday, June 8

World Oceans Day

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

Saturday, July 7

Animal Enrichment Day

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

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 Magic!  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