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For the first time ever, koalas are coming to Brookfield Zoo
Chicago, meet Brumby and Willum.
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Dolphins return to Brookfield Zoo after habitat construction
The dolphins are back in action at the Brookfield Zoo. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
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Brookfield Zoo warns customers of false advertisement for discounted anniversary tickets
Brookfield Zoo Chicago is warning customers of a recent fraudulent advertisement that appears to take advantage of the zoo’s 90th anniversary, with the false ad offering tickets at a discounted rate.
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Brookfield Zoo announces new name, logo ahead of major renovations
Brookfield Zoo announced the “first significant transformation” of its visual identity on Friday as the entity looks to emphasize conservation and diversity.
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This cute animal will soon take up residency for the first time ever at Brookfield Zoo
Your visit to the Brookfield Zoo is about to get a lot cuter.
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Brookfield Zoo welcomes koalas for the first time
The Brookfield Zoo has announced the arrival of two male koalas who will reside in the Family Play Zoo, marking the zoo’s inaugural koala exhibit.
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Blind seal gives birth, nurtures her pup at suburban Chicago zoo
Zoo officials say a grey seal found stranded and blind more than a decade ago on an island in Maine has given birth at a Chicago-area zoo and is now “a very attentive mother” to her newborn.
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Brookfield Zoo to feature epic Ferris Wheel, new animal attractions in 2024
Brookfield Zoo is pulling out all the stops to celebrate their 90th anniversary, including the addition of a towering Ferris wheel that will allow patrons to experience the facility in a whole new way.
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130-foot Ferris Wheel coming to Brookfield Zoo
Get ready for a new view at the Brookfield Zoo with a 130-foot Ferris Wheel opening in March.
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Brookfield Zoo waiving entry fee for Pangolin Day on Saturday
In an effort to raise awareness about the critically endangered species, Brookfield Zoo is waiving the entry fee for Pangolin Day on Saturday, NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
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Honor your ex this Valentine's Day by naming a cockroach after them at the Brookfield Zoo
This year, the Brookfield Zoo will once again offer the opportunity for you to name a cockroach in honor of your least favorite person. Or favorite, if they happen to like cockroaches.
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Honor your ex this Valentine's Day by naming a cockroach after them at the Brookfield Zoo
Have an ex you want to squash like a bug?
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Brookfield Zoo announces more than two dozen free days for winter 2024
You can add Brookfield Zoo to your list of Chicago area attractions with free days this winter.
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Animals celebrate the holidays by playing with treats and gifts at Brookfield Zoo
In celebration of the festive season, several of Brookfield Zoo’s animals were treated to holiday-themed enrichment by the animal care staff this week.
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Brookfield Zoo welcomes pair of orphaned 10-month-old bears from Anchorage, Ak
Alaskan Coastal brown bear cubs, orphaned in Anchorage, found a new home at Brookfield Zoo following a collaborative effort by ADF&G officials and the zoo.
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The new names of Brookfield Zoo's flamingos have been announced
And the new names of the Brookfield Zoo’s newest flamingos are….
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Nine flamingo chicks join Brookfield Zoo for the first time since 1997
American flamingos return to Brookfield Zoo for the first time since 1997, with nine young chicks making daily appearances at noon in the Swamp habitat and near the Roosevelt Fountain, allowing visitors to witness their evolving pink feathers.
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Brookfield Zoo wants your help naming 2 of their new baby flamingos
Brookfield Zoo recently welcomed nine American flamingo chicks from a partner zoo in San Antonio, and are looking for the public’s help in naming two of them.
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Brookfield Zoo wants your help naming 2 of their new baby flamingos
Brookfield Zoo is asking for the public’s help in naming two of their new baby flamingos they recently received from a partner zoo in San Antonio, NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
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Meet Brookfield Zoo's new baby giraffe
The Chicago Zoological Society welcomed its newest member early Saturday, announcing the birth of a bouncing baby giraffe after nearly 15 months of Brookfield Zoo staff being on baby watch.