April 6, 2013

Dinosaurs Alive!

Brookfield Zoo is going prehistoric again with Dinosaurs Alive! They’re back at Brookfield Zoo starting this April, and they are bigger and better than before. Some favorites are returning but many are new!  more...

Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19

Bear Awareness Weekend

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

June 1-2, 8-9, and 15-16

¡Viva la Fiesta!

A multi-day celebration of Hispanic culture, authentic cuisine, refreshments, music and dancing!  more...

Sunday, June 16

Father's Day Barbecue

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

Friday, June 21

Nights in the Wild - Bora Kubwa Chakula

Enjoy cocktails at Tropic World Africa and dinner in the Pavilions.  more...

Saturday, June 29

Canceled-Cookie Cockatoo's 80th Birthday

Sorry, but this year Cookie’s 80th birthday party is cancelled. Believed to be the oldest Major Mitchell’s cockatoo in professional care, Cookie is currently experiencing additional age-related heath issues. He will be celebrating his birthday quietly off exhibit with his zookeepers.  more...

Sunday, June 30

Kratt Brothers

The Kratt Brothers are once again coming back!  more...

Saturday, July 13

Animal Enrichment Day

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

Friday, July 19

Nights in the Wild - Good Ole BBQ

Enjoy cocktails at Great Bear Wilderness and dinner under the stars around the Pavilion Fountain.  more...

Sunday, July 28

Ralph's World

with opening act of Rockasaurus Rex!  more...

Friday, August 2

Nights in the Wild - Dinosaur Delight

Enjoy cocktails at Dinosaurs ALIVE! and dinner under the stars around Roosevelt Fountain.  more...

Saturday, August 10th & Sunday, August 11th

Zoo Brew

Unique beer tasting event with over 40 beers, live music and more!  more...

Sunday, September 22

Zoo Run Run for the Conservation Fund

Registration now OPEN!  more...

Friday, October 4

Nights in the Wild - Bavarian Buffet

Enjoy cocktails at Seven Seas and dinner at Bocaditos.  more...

Saturdays & Sundays, October 19-20, 26-27

Boo! at the Zoo

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

Monday, November 11, 1:00 pm

Veterans Day Celebration

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

November 30 - December 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 and 26-31

Holiday Magic

Chicagoland's Largest Holiday Lights Festival. See the Lights. Feel the Magic.  more...

December 7 - December 22

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 8, 15 & 22

Brunch with Santa

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

Tuesday, 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