There is so much to see and do at the Brookfield Zoo,  you will have to come back for another visit.  They are not your typical zoo,  they have Dolphin presentations, and stingray bay which has 50 cownose rays in a 16,000 gallon saltwater tank. They even have behind the scene tours where you can see the animals in their off exhibit surroundings and even be able to help feed some of the animals.  From the  Springhill suites start out going north on N Frontage rd toward Veterans Blvd,  turn right onto Veterans Blvd,  take the 1^st right onto S County Line Rd, merge onto I-55 N toward Chicago, merge onto IL-171 N via exit 282B toward 1^st ave,  turn left onto 31^st st, take the 1^st left onto Golf Rd,  Brookfield Zoo is on the right.

Since the opening of Brookfield Zoo in 1934, the Society has had an international reputation for taking a cutting-edge role in animal care and conservation of the natural world. Among its historical firsts are indoor multispecies exhibits, zoo nutrition residencies, methods for animal husbandry, and medical care that includes successful brain surgery for a gorilla. Today, there is an increasing need for conservation leaders to guide, teach, and motivate people to protect the world’s threatened wildlife and ecosystems. In addition to conservationists, the Society inspires and engages children, students, teachers, and others among the general public to make a positive impact on the natural world around them. From protecting regional wilderness to creating environmental stewardship through zoo interactions and educational opportunities, from guiding future scientists to pioneering global conservation efforts, the Society sits at the apex of care for animals and their habitats.

Website: http://www.czs.org/CZS/Brookfield/Zoo-Home.aspx

Address: 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL

Phone Number: (708) 688-8000

Hours of operation:  Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.