Brookfield Zoo Chicago's 44th annual "Whirl" gala, held April 26 at the Hilton Chicago, raised a record-breaking $2 million to support its animal care, conservation and education programs. The ...

Brookfield Zoo is located west of Chicago in a Cook County Forest Preserve District and is managed by the Chicago Zoological Society. The zoo is home to Binti Jua, a female western lowland gorilla ...

The player above shows a previous story from April 15, 2025, on the Trump Administration’s decision to cancel funding for study of behavioral diversity in animals at Brookfield Zoo. BROOKFIELD, Ill.

A popular suburban museum and one of the Chicago-area's most notable zoos say they are being hit hard by so-called DOGE cuts. According to Brookfield Zoo, the beloved attraction has already ...

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is giving the adults a chance to enjoy after-hours access, animal chats, and live entertainment in a ...

News from west suburban communities includes items from Clarendon Hills, La Grange Park, Hinsdale, Elmhurst and Brookfield Zoo.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is now offering free admission to families receiving SNAP benefits. The offer includes up to four guests per Link card per day. The initiative is part of the Zoo’s broader ...

This prehensile-tailed porcupine is the first of its kind born at Chicago's Brookfield Zoo Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has ...

A pair of gorillas underwent a series of pre-shipment exams before leaving South Florida for their new home at Brookfield<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

The initiative is part of the Zoo’s broader effort to remove access barriers. CHICAGO - Families who ... and meaningful guest experiences. BROOKFIELD, IL - JULY 18: Hudson, a polar bear, cools ...