Brookfield Zoo Chicago (Brookfield)

Photo: Dcallan423, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The zoo's North Entrance (Chicago Zoological Park) at dusk, photographed across 31st Street: the entrance building with its animal murals and lettering, traffic lights in the foreground.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago in Brookfield: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Seasonal/date-based pricing — buy for a specific date on the zoo's site.

Address8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513

HoursOpen daily except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; hours vary by season (10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. in winter, longer in summer) — check the zoo's site for your date

PricesSeasonal/date-based pricing — buy for a specific date on the zoo's site

Price notesPublished 2026 rates: Adults $29.95 · Seniors (65+) $24.95 · Children (3–11) $20.95 off-season, rising to $32.95 / $27.95 / $23.95 for the May 1–September 30 season; children 2 and under free. These figures were not published on the zoo's own visitor page as fetched (they come from 2026 guides quoting the official page), so priceVal is null; verify on the zoo's site before buying. Winter Free Days and Museums for All: see Perks.

Age notesChildren 2 and under are free; general admission is priced for Adults, Seniors (65+) and Children (3–11).

BookingDate-specific tickets are sold online in advance; parking can also be paid in advance.

Suggested timeAbout 4 hours

ParkingMain/North Gate cars $17 · South Gate cars $20 · members park free at the main gate (official Plan Your Visit page). GPS address for the main entrance: 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513.

Verified perk: Free DaysFree general admission for all guests on published winter Free Days (Jan 5–Feb 28, except Jan 19 and Feb 16, as published for the 2026 season); parking and attraction fees still apply.

Verified perk: Museums for AllUp to four free general admission tickets with an EBT or WIC card plus ID; parking is not included. Terms as published on the zoo's own site, captured via search snippet of brookfieldzoo.org.

Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago — Brookfield, Illinois