Brookfield Zoo is set within a 216-acre nature park. World-renowned, the Zoo’s 2,000+ residents have captivated and educated visitors since 1934. The Zoo’s newest exhibit, Great Bear Wilderness allows visitors to Go Eye-to-Eye with North American animals and view Polar Bears and Grizzlies diving from underwater viewing windows. Don’t forget to take in a Dolphin Show at Seven Seas! Open 365 days a year, 10am to 5pm. Admission is $24.95 adults, $17.95 seniors and children, children under 2 free. Motor coach and tour bus operator pricing for groups of 20+ is available. Brookfield Zoo is located at First Ave and 31st St. in Brookfield, just 12 miles west of downtown Chicago. The zoo is accessible via the Stevenson (I-55) and Eisenhower (I-290) expressways, Tri-State tollway (I-294), Metra train and PACE bus service. Brookfield Zoo is owned by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and managed by the Chicago Zoological Society. The mission of the Chicago Zoological Society is to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature.
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Motorcoach ParkingOn-site
Group Policy
Average Visit/Tour Length3-5 hours
Minimum Group Number15
Maximum Group Number15000
Group Discounts Available
Minimum Size for Group Admission Rate15
Miles from O'Hare Airport19.0
Miles from Midway Airport10.0
Miles from Downtown12.0
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Lunch
Brunch
Student Group Friendly
Public Space Wi-Fi Available
Restaurant(s) On-site
ADA Compliant
Self-Parking AvailableOn-site
Food On-siteRestaurant
Hours of Operation10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Family-friendly
Military Discount
Number of Meeting Rooms10
Largest Room, Reception Capacity (Standing)500
Largest Room, Banquet Capacity (Seated)400
On-Site Catering
On-site Audio/Visual Equipment
In-house/Exclusive Caterer(s)
Complete Buy-out Available
Max Capacity, Theater Style3240
Max Capacity, Reception Style (Standing)500
Max Capacity, Classroom Style3240
Max Capacity, Banquet Style (Seated)400
Exclusive Audio/Visual Provider(s)
Video Conferencing Available
Total Square Footage of Meeting Space9345
Max Venue Capacity25000
Private Meeting Space Available
Permanent Stage
Private Dining Available
Group Menu
Group Breakfast Available
Box Lunches Available
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