The all-new Brookfield Zoo Chicago website is here

Published on February 18, 2026

Same Mission. New Experience.

In the 92 years since Brookfield Zoo Chicago first opened its gates, we’ve brought millions of guests closer to animals and wildlife, inspiring wonder among locals and tourists alike.

We’ve led countless conservation efforts worldwide. We’ve helped save species from becoming extinct in the wild. We’ve transformed veterinary science with unique research.

Our mission is simple and powerful: To inspire conservation leadership by connecting people to wildlife and nature.

Today, we are excited to strengthen that connection in a new way.

We are proud to introduce our completely redesigned website, thoughtfully built to make buying tickets easier, planning your visit simpler, learning about the animals more in depth, and supporting conservation more accessible than ever before.

An image of the homepage of the website. It has a lion and says, "Find your inner wild"

There's No Place Like Home

www.brookfieldzoo.org

Our new website creates a welcoming digital front door to the Zoo. Whether you are planning your next visit or exploring from home, you can quickly and intuitively find everything you need.

With nearly 80 percent of visitors accessing our site from mobile devices, we built the experience mobile-first to ensure it looks beautiful and functions effortlessly wherever you are.

Here is what you will notice:

A streamlined purchasing experience with a new sticky ticket module and enhanced event pages that make buying tickets and registering for programs simple and seamless
Streamlined, guest-focused navigation that helps you find information in fewer clicks
A vibrant, image-forward design featuring expanded brand colors and stunning animal photography
Our first-ever daily Activities Schedule, making it easy to see what’s happening at the Zoo each day and plan your visit around special experiences
Richer animal stories and profiles that bring you closer to wildlife and deepen your connection to the species you love
Immediate access to key details like daily hours, ticket purchases, and highlights
Powerful search capabilities that deliver quick answers from anywhere on the site
Accessibility-centered design delivers a clear, intuitive, and inclusive experience for every visitor, bringing extending our Zoo For All commitment to the digital space.

Every element was designed with you in mind, because meaningful conservation starts with meaningful connection.

A Simplified Navigation

Our new site is organized into four intuitive sections, making it easier than ever to explore everything the Zoo has to offer.

Visit: Plan your day with information on hours, tickets, parking, dining, attractions, events, and our newly featured daily activities — so you can see everything there is to do at the Zoo.
Explore: Discover our 3,500+ animals, explore our first-ever habitat pages, connect with educational programs, and go behind the scenes through inspiring stories.
Conserve: Learn about our global partnerships, scientific research, and our bold Next Century Plan.
Support: Make a meaningful impact by donating, becoming a member, exploring careers and volunteer opportunities, or symbolically adopting your favorite animal.

Find Your Inner Wild

There is always something new to experience, discover, and protect. Our redesigned website brings you closer to the animals, the mission, and the impact, all in one place.

Explore what’s possible. Plan your visit. Dive into the stories behind the species. And join us as we shape the next century of conservation together.

Welcome to the all-new digital home of Brookfield Zoo Chicago.

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