Dining
Want a light snack or a full meal? Whether you're in the mood for a sweet treat, a burger and fries, burritos or light and healthy choices, you'll find it at our snack stands and restaurants.
[ ** ] Vegetarian Offerings are available at selected restaurants
Bison Prairie Grill **
Located near Great Bear Wilderness Map location F5
Monday-Friday 10:30a.m.-4:30p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 10:30a.m.-5:30p.m.
Does trekking through Great Bear Wilderness make you hungry? Stop for a breath and a bite. From hot sandwiches, all beef hot dogs, pizzas and specialty salads, you are sure to satisfy the hunger of your entire group. Kids’ Animeals are also available. Choose from fountain drinks, water, juice, coffee, and a selection of beers. Top your day off with a sweet treat, from root beer floats to Dippin’ Dots!
BZ Red Hots **
Located near Seven Seas Map location E13
Monday-Friday 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Choose from a variety of summer foods—Chicago style! From Chicago style hot dogs to pizza, you are sure to satisfy your hunger. Just a leap away from Seven Seas, choose from nachos, a jumbo hot pretzel, or chips for a quick snack. Also available are Miller Lite, seasonal brews, and an assortment of beverages including ICEE.
Café del Sol **
Located near Living Coast Map location H5
Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Emerge from the Living Coast exhibit, hit the splash pad, and then feast on quesadillas, burritos, or a crunchy taco salad. Choose from chicken, ground beef, or pork. Also available are sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and desserts, including Dippin’ Dots and ICEE.
Frosty Treats (seasonal)
Located near the Nature Stage Map location E9
Stay in the shade or take it to go. Choose from Dippin’ Dots, soft serve ice cream, root beer floats, or an ICEE to go with your jumbo hot pretzel, popcorn, or nachos. Located near The Nature Stage.
ICEE World (seasonal)
Located near Formal Pool Map location G6
More than ICEE’s, this stand offers fountain drinks, water, Dippin' Dots, and snacks such as popcorn and potato chips.
Leinie’s Lodge (seasonal)
Located near North Gate Map location C9
Cool your heels and quench your thirst with a cold beer or a Mai Tai. Choose from Leinie’s Original, Summer Shandy, or Miller Lite. This one-stop North Gate shop offers bottled soda, water, popcorn, and potato chips to keep the whole troop happy!
North Gate Coffee and Snacks
Located near North Gate Map location C9
Daily: 10:00 a.m.- close
Start your visit with Starbucks as you enter the North Gate. Choose from brewed hot or iced coffee, Frappuccino, lattes, and more. Pick a snack or dessert, from hot dogs, jumbo hot pretzels and cheese nachos to Dippin' Dots.
South Gate Coffee and Snacks
Located near the South Gate Map location H11
Daily: 10:00a.m.- close
Fuel up with Starbucks as you enter the South Gate. Choose from brewed hot or iced coffee, Frappuccino, lattes, and more. Pick a snack or dessert, from cheese nachos to Dippin’ Dots.
Parents and young explorers can experience serious fun at one of our Family Play Classes!
Teachers can choose from a wide variety of unique courses for continuing education credit at Brookfield Zoo.
Free Admission for Military Personnel
To show appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the men and women in the United States Armed Forces, the Chicago Zoological Society is offering free admission to Brookfield Zoo to all active, reservist, and retired members of the military. Qualified personnel who present a valid ID at one of the zoo's admission booths will be admitted free of charge.