Attractions & Encounters
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Ride one of the nation’s largest hand-carved wooden carousels, featuring 72 beautifully crafted animals and three stationary animal chariots — there’s a favorite for everyone.
Rides & Experiences
Most free with Adventurer Memberships, VR experiences are discounted
Carousel
Take a spin in one of the largest hand-carved carousels in the country!
Open, weather permitting
Ferris Wheel
See the Zoo from New Heights!
Closed for the Season
Motor Safari
Enjoy a narrated ride around the Zoo!
Open, weather permitting
Dolphin Discovery
Meet the Bottlenose Dolphins!
Butterflies!
Discover some of nature's most colorful creatures
Closed for the season
Walking Tours
Dinosaur Discovery Tour
Journey on a guided tour throughout the park to see incredible prehistoric animals.
Haunted Walking Tour
As twilight falls, discover a different side of Brookfield Zoo Chicago during the Haunted Walking Tours.
African Safari Tour
On this walking tour, you'll explore the lush savannahs and forest habitats of Africa.
Wild Connections: Feeding the Animals
Paid experiences not included with admission or membership
Penguin Feeding Adventure
Dive into fun and feed our Humboldt Penguins!
Ticket Add-on
Giraffe Feeding Adventure
Experience Giraffe Feeding at Brookfield Zoo Chicago!
Ticket Add-on
Flamingo Feeding Adventure
Step behind the scenes and become a flamingo feeder!
Ticket Add-on
Rainforest Aviary Feeding Adventure
Feed various rainforest-dwelling birds in this immersive, behind-the-scenes experience.
Ticket Add-on
Wild Connections: Animal Encounters
Paid experiences not included with admission or membership
Not-so-scary Animal Encounter
Limited Time Only! Step into the world of animals with a scary reputation.
Ticket Add-on
Penguin Encounter
Meet our resident Humboldt penguins during this unforgettable zoo experience!
Ticket Add-on
Kangaroo Encounter
Get up close with some of Australia’s most iconic animals!
Sold Out!
Moon Jelly Encounter
This hands-on experience brings you face-to-face with mesmerizing sea jellies.
Ticket Add-on
Reptile and Amphibian Encounter
Discover the incredible frogs, toads, snakes, and lizards at the Zoo.
Ticket Add-on
Otter Adventure
Get up close with one of our charming otters!
Currently Sold Out
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