Brookfield Zoo Brookfield Zoo news 2008-2011

[Arizona Docent]

Isn't it sad (or even a shame), that there are no Elephants in the Zoos of Chicago? (I for myself have to agree with some New Yorkers calling Chicago the "Second City").

Well, New York City is phasing out elephants too, so I don't think they can snub their noses at Chicago.

 

[zoomaniac]

Yes, in this case have to agree again (and it doubles the sadness/shame: 2 of the biggest Cities in the US and no elephants in their zoos).

 

[snowleopard]

Record attendance (2.2 million) but lower overall income in 2010:

Record visitors but lower income at Brookfield Zoo

 

[snowleopard]

Chicago Zoological Society: Strategic Plan 2010-2015:

http://www.czs.org/czs/About-CZS/Strategic-Plan/Strategic-Plan-2010-2015

A mildly interesting document that is 32 pages in length but full of many excellent and colourful photographs. The zoo expects to have 2.5 million annual visitors by 2015, and on page 29 there is a general map of the zoo as to what it should appear like in the future.

 

[Jordan-Jaguar97]

A Okapi has been born.

 

[zoogiraffe]

A Okapi has been born.

Any chance of you saying where you found this out from please?

 

[Jabiru96]

Any chance of you saying where you found this out from please?

Probably from the "ZooBorns" website.

 

[Jordan-Jaguar97]

According to facebook two Addax have been born.

 

[Milwaukee Man]

Sorry for the lack of a link, but the long awaited dolphin calf was born, but passed away shortly after birth.

 

[mstickmanp]

Here is a link: Dolphin calf dies at Brookfield Zoo minutes after birth - chicagotribune.com