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Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Located in Southwest Suburbs

Location

31st St. and First Ave., Brookfield IL 60513

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Host your next meeting or social event at Brookfield Zoo! Whether it’s a daytime corporate function for 10 people – or an evening festival for 30-thousand, our events staff will help you dream up an experience sure to WOW guests of all ages. Get more wild ideas by calling 708-688-8355 today for an informational meeting. The only hard part about planning an unforgettable event at Brookfield Zoo is choosing the date! 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. In 2010, Great Bear Wilderness takes visitors Eye-to-Eye with North American animals and view Polar Bears and Grizzlies diving and swimming from underwater viewing windows. Don’t forget to take in a Dolphin Show at Seven Seas! Just 12 miles west of downtown Chicago, the zoo is accessible via the Stevenson (I-55) and Eisenhower (I-290) expressways, Tri-State toll way (I-294), Metra train and PACE bus service.

Health and Safety

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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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