brookfield zoo

Anyone have any fun memories of elephants at the Brookfield zoo or pictures of the elephants

Pondering the mysteries of life...

A few of the penguins were in the process of molting.

My boyfriend and I feeding the penguins at Brookfield Zoo.

My boyfriend and I feeding the penguins at Brookfield Zoo.

My boyfriend and I feeding the penguins at Brookfield Zoo.

My boyfriend and I feeding the penguins at Brookfield Zoo.

As long as I've been on zoochat, I've followed the Chicago zoo threads pretty closely (and Milwaukee) and it's noticeable there is a pretty solid gaggle of regulars in these threads, especially for Brookfield and Milwaukee. I know I've had a couple close calls with zoochatters before, including...

Hi Everyone, A friend of mine is moving to Chicago, and I’m hoping to visit them for a long weekend later this year. Since I’ve never been to Chicago, I’d love to get some advice on the zoos in the area. I know Brookfield Zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, and the Field Museum are popular...

Introduction This July, Brookfield Zoo Chicago celebrates its ninetieth anniversary. It almost didn't happen. New York and Germany provided inspiration towards the formation of the Society and the dream of a world-class barless zoo in Chicago, but it still took the Chicago Zoological Society...

Only one I can think of off the top of my head is Omaha. I know both Philly and Brookfield had plans, but neither plan really got anywhere.

An undated, vintage postcard seen at a local antique store.

Vintage, undated postcard seen at a local antique store. The image shows an elephant seal and a sea lion being fed by a keeper, as guests watch on.

Postcard from my personal collection (Date unknown).

According to a members email from the zoo today, two blue-throated macaw are now on display in Reptiles & Birds.