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Brookfield Zoo

Enjoy indoor exhibits like Tropic World and The Living Coast on colder days.

Brookfield (West suburbs)

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Ages:

Preschoolers, Toddlers

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Cost:

Paid

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Best for:

Year-Round

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Type:

Zoos & Petting Zoos

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Why Moms Love This

Easy to spend a full day or just hit a few favorite spots without pressure

About this activity

Located just outside just went of city in Brookfield, Brookfield Zoo is a spacious, family-friendly destination with wide walking paths, immersive animal habitats, and plenty of room for kids to explore. Home to hundreds of species from around the world, it offers a mix of indoor and outdoor exhibits that make it easy to visit year-round. It’s the kind of place where you can spend a full day or just explore a few favorite areas.


The zoo creates an engaging, easygoing experience that makes learning about animals feel fun, memorable, and accessible for all ages.

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Details

  • Ages:

Preschoolers, Toddlers

  • Cost:

Paid

  • Season:

Year-Round

  • Neighbrhood:

Brookfield (West suburbs)

  • Address:

8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513

  • Website:

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