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Oktoberfest

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Prost to Oktoberfest and the season of donning your lederhosen and enjoying live polka music at Brookfield Zooโ€™s Oktoberfest, presented by Leinenkugelโ€™s. The festive event, which takes place on the Zooโ€™s East Mall, is free with general admission. In addition to taking in the sounds of Oktoberfest, a seasonal menu featuring bratwursts, sausages, pretzels with...

Included in general admission

Hispanic Heritage Fest

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Join us at Brookfield Zoo Chicago this fall for a new, vibrant Hispanic Heritage Fest on Saturday, September 21! Delight in live music, delectable cuisine, cultural performances, and moreโ€”all included with your Zoo admission for a day of celebration and exploration! More details coming soon.

Included in general admission

ZAP Storytime at the Zoo

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Join the Libraryโ€™s Miss Kendra and staff from the Brookfield Zoo for a unique storytime all about animals! This special storytime will take place at the Hamill Family Nature Plaza at the Brookfield Zoo. This program is for ages 2-5.

Free

ZAP! Story Time at the Zoo

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States +1 more

Join us for an animal-themed story time at the Brookfield Zoo! Register here with the Zoo and meet at the Hamill Family Nature Plaza. All ages with a caregiver. Registration is strongly recommended but not required. This program is free, after admission to the zoo.

Free

Pollinator Storytime at the Zoo

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Join us for a special pollinator-themed storytime at the Brookfield Zoo!

Free

Story Time at Brookfield Zoo

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Join the MPLD and Miss Daniela, for our story time at the zoo! Sign up for the story time to receive Free General Admission Tickets! Must be registered when picking up tickets, limited supply available.

Free

Earth Day: A Party for the Planet

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Every day is Earth Day at Brookfield Zoo, but on this very special day, we'll be showcasing some of the steps you can take that will truly make a difference for animals across the globe! If you've been storing items in your basement and garage, waiting for the perfect time and most Earth-friendly way to...

Included in general admission

Bunny Hop

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Hop on in with the kids to visit with the Bunny and celebrate spring at Brookfield Zoo. Enjoy the dayโ€™s festivities including: โ€ขPhoto op with the Bunny at the Swan Pavilion from 1-4 p.m. โ€ขAn all-day scavenger egg hunt throughout the Zoo* โ€ขEducational spring activities โ€ขBunny Hop dance party at Nature Plaza from 12-3 p.m....

Included in general admission

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