Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield Zoo To Reopen After Floods Begin Receding
After being closed for two days due to flooding and street closures in the area, the Brookfield Zoo will reopen on Saturday, although it will close an hour earlier than normal.
Brookfield Zoo Closes Because Of Flooding
The animals are doing fine, zoo directors said, and the zoo will have staff on site to continue to look after them.
Best Ways To Celebrate Earth Day 2013 In Chicago
Whether you want to learn about compost or find out how you can save an endangered species, the Chicagoland area has numerous activities planned for Earth Day.
Best Chicago Easter Events For Kids 2013
Celebrating Easter in Chicago should be something for the entire family. Check out some of the Easter-themed activities that cater towards families with children this Easter and make it memorable for everyone, regardless of their age.
Best Places To Entertain Grandparents On A Budget In Chicago
Chicago can be a vibrant city for people of all ages. Make sure to make the most of what Chicago has to offer for the older generation by taking advantage of the many discounts and venues that cater towards seniors.
Heart-Shaped Treats For Animals At Brookfield Zoo
That’s right, the keepers at the Brookfield Zoo are, as it turns out, romantics at heart when it comes to the animals in their care. Many animals on Thursday received special heart-shaped treats to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Primate Pals — Gibbon And Orangutan — Meet, Hang At Brookfield Zoo
Recently, a young and agile white-cheeked gibbon named Thani found his way into an area of the Tropic World Asia exhibit where orangutans reside. There, he met Kekasih, a 4-year-old orangutan, and the two have hit it off.
Man With History Of Sex-Related Crimes Arrested At Boys’ Swim Meet
The man told police that when he walked by Riverside Brookfield High School, he received a brainwave message from recording artist Justin Bieber telling him to go to the school to see the kids there.
Best Family-Friendly New Year’s Parties In Chicago
New Year’s doesn’t necessarily strike people as being a family-friendly holiday in Chicago. However, there are many kid-friendly events that are perfect for youth of all ages.
Best Alternatives To Trick-Or-Treating In Your Neighborhood
If you are looking for a different way for your child to enjoy Halloween, Chicago provides plenty of events that you can use as an alternative to trick-or-treating.
Elderly Woman’s Missing Handicapped Placard Found, Man Charged With Unlawful Use
It’s been more than two years since a 73-year-old Chicago woman lost her handicapped parking placard. But police say they found it over the weekend, in a car belonging to a healthy, 35-year-old man.
CBS Network Hits Chicagoland In The ‘Buzz Bus’
CBS is hitting the road on a cross country trip to thank viewers for making us the No. 1 network in the nation.
Best Spots For Summer Playdates in Chicago
If your playgroup’s usual location is feeling “played out” with summer well underway, now is the perfect time to get creative with new locations. Whether it’s exploring nature, unwinding in a café, getting hands-on with history or seeing animals up close, the Chicagoland area offers a variety of museums, zoos and parks that can make the dog days of summer more enjoyable. Pack a lunch, grab your sunscreen and get ready to have fun with your playgroup in a new meetup destination.
Brookfield Zoo Brings In Ice Blocks As Polar Bears Face Tropical Weather
Animals at the Brookfield Zoo are getting a little help with staying cool.
Soldier’s Girls Get Surprise Reunion With Dad At Brookfield Zoo
There was a big surprise on Wednesday for two little girls at Brookfield Zoo and everybody at a dolphin show got to share it with them.
Lincoln Park Native JoJo Settles Among Gorillas At Brookfield Zoo
A gorilla named JoJo has traded the north lakefront for the southwest suburbs, as he takes over the leadership and breeding roles at Brookfield Zoo.
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Guide To Brookfield Zoo
There was no other place I wanted to go to more as a kid than the Brookfield Zoo. In fact, blowing out the candles on my birthday cake involved wishing for my mom to take me to the zoo. That’s before I got smart and starting wishing for a dog. Over the past couple of years the zoo has started implementing a lot of new exhibits and homes for the animals. The best part of the zoo is that you’ll never see the same thing twice. The animals are always up to something.
Earth Day With The Kids
The last two weekends in April promise to be green in the Chicagoland in so many ways with trees budding and unfurling their leaves and both Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations in full swing around the city and suburbs. Mark your calendars for Earth Day Sunday, April 22, and Arbor Day Friday, April 27, and take a peak below to plan out how to celebrate our great Earth with the kiddos while teaching them ways to be good stewards of our precious resources.
Black-Footed Cat Born, Hand-Reared At Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield Zoo announced this week that a black-footed cat has been born at the zoo for the first time ver.
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