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Dr. Mike's blog

Have you ever wanted to go behind the scenes at Brookfield Zoo? Join Dr. Mike Adkesson, president & CEO of Chicago Zoological Society and director of Brookfield Zoo, as he and zoo staff share an insider's view of the Zoo, animal news, vet visits & more.

 

Gray Seal

Learn more about our patriarch gray seal, Kiinaq!

 
 

REINDEER

Join Dr. Mike, Bunny Reindeer, and animal care specialist Jill to learn about animal adaptations.

 
 

PUNTA SAN JUAN

Dr. Mike sits down with Dr. Susana Cárdenas-Alayza, director of the Punta San Juan Program in Peru, South America, to learn more about her work with Humboldt penguins and fur seals.

 
 

PANGOLINS

Did you know that Brookfield Zoo is part of the Pangolin Consortium? Learn more about pangolin conservation with Dr. Mike and Carrie!.

 

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8400 31st Street (1st Avenue and 31st Street), 
Brookfield, IL 60513

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3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL 60513

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