Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Sep 03 '07
Pros: Wonderful variety of animals in attractive habitats, visitor displays always in peak condition
Cons: Very little
Summary: Since I was a small child, at least three or four summer days have been spent enjoying a long, leisurely tour of some zoo or another. The current zoo of choice is Chicago’s fabulous Brookfield Zoo, of which the hubby and I have recently ...
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Nov 22 '08
Pros: Great primate house. Scores of species. Myriad Mold-A-Rama options.
Cons: Mediocre food. Uninspiring gift shop.
Summary: A trip to the zoo might be the ideal family activity, at least for my family.
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Enough variety and intellectual stimulation for the adults, a slow enough pace for the pre-teen and most crucially, the teenager is a zookeeper wanna...
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Feb 27 '08
Pros: A zoo experience like no other.
Cons: Lots of money. From parking to food to souvenirs.
Summary: I grew up in the Chicago area visiting Brookfield regularly. I have moved away and do make it a point to make it there annually now. If there is a place I still try to get to once a year, it is Brookfield Zoo! I even brought my son there one year around ...
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Jan 02 '08
Pros: Lots of great exhibits and learning oppurtunities
Cons: It is a fifteen min. drive from the city
Summary: Most people in Chicago will recommed the Lincoln Park Zoo to visitors for its closeness to the city and free admission. However, I would highly recommend doing the fifteen minute drive and paying the ten dollar admission fee to see Brookfield Zoo - you ...
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Dec 12 '06
Pros: Animals. Great walks. Park like setting. Makes me smile.
Cons: So big you will need more than one day to explore.
Summary: Brookfield Zoo -- www.brookfieldzoo.com Not only is this a zoo that I love (for many reasons) this was also the location of my wedding reception (Sept 2005). Brookfield zoo has tons of animals and lots of great exhibits. More and more of their ...
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May 03 '04
Pros: Tons of different animals, gorgeous exhibits, educational, WOW!!!
Cons: Crowds in the summer, too large to see in one day.
Summary: This zoo has surpassed all of the other animal-related parks and institutions I've been to, including mega-tourism attractors such as Busch Gardens. There is a huge variety of animals (almost 3,000 individual, representing over 300 species), gorgeous ...
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Aug 10 '03
Pros: Something for everyone!
Cons: None
Summary: I visited the Brookfield Zoo with my family on a Sunday in early August. From the outset the park i ...
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Jun 03 '03
Pros: Better than the world famous San Diego Zoo.
Cons: Very crowded on Summer days. Best to visit in the Winter.
Summary: I grew up a few miles from this zoo in Chicago and have not found a better one yet. The diversity of animals at this zoo is incredible and with the opening of the Living Seas and with the Seven Seas exhibit, Brookfield Zoo is really an aquarium and a zoo...
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Aug 01 '02
Pros: A must see for all Chicago area visits!
Cons: Too much to do in one day, pick your favorites
Summary: Brookfield Zoo has been around a long time and for good reason. It is a true-zoo-classic. With a mix of old and new it is a great family memory maker. The great thing about the zoo is that they are always bringing in and creating new exhibits. During...
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Jul 22 '01
Pros: Great exhibits, terrific volunteers and staff.
Cons: If you try to do everything, you'll be poor and exhausted.
Summary: The Brookfield Zoo has a reputation as one of the best zoos in the country, and it's well deserved. Located about 15 miles from downtown Chicago, the Brookfield Zoo covers over 200 acres. Its large size allows for a vast array of animals...
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Jun 12 '01
Pros: lots to see, wetland project,
Cons: reptile house is void of decoration, no one to watch strollers, expensive!!!
Summary: Yesterday, we took our son to his second zoo. He first visited Lincoln Park Zoo a few weeks ago, so we decided to take him to see Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield Illinois.
It's a drive for us. We are an hour and fifteen minutes south of the zoo....
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May 30 '01
Pros: Great exhibits, a variety of animals, activities for all ages to enjoy.
Cons: food and gift shops can be a bit pricey.
Summary: I absolutely love the Brookfield Zoo. My boyfriend and I make at least one trip there a year and it is always great, not to mention they are making improvements on the exhibits all of the time. The Brookfield Zoo is located only 14 miles west of...
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Dec 09 '00
Pros: Exhibits , healthy animals, staff, grounds
Cons: Food and merchandise expensive but it goes for animals.
Summary: To put it in a nutshell this zoo is without a doubt one of the best. I personally feel in my opinion it has to be in the top 10 in the world. If you have never been to Brookfield, like animals, like creativity, and plan on visiting the Chicago area you...
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Dec 01 '00
Pros: size, location, beauty
Cons: lines at food stands
Summary: I have a 3 year old and we have become zoo members. It is a wise move if you have children to purchase a zoo membership. The cost is roughly $56.00 a year for the cheapest membership but is well worth the price. With it you get unlimited admission and...
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Nov 14 '00
Pros: family oriented, appropriate for wide range of age grouups and interests
Cons: no complaints
Summary: As a mom of boys who are 6 years apart, it is not always easy to find a vacation spot or family activity that both will enjoy (as well as my husband and myself). On an Easter-time vacation to Chicago, we found the Brookfield Zoological Park to be a good...
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