Brookfield Zoo Full Tour - Chicago, Illinois
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Brookfield Zoo, also known as the Chicago Zoological Park, is a zoo located in the Chicago suburb of Brookfield, Illinois. It houses around 450 species of animals in an area of 216 acres (87 ha). It opened on July 1, 1934, and quickly gained international recognition for using moats and ditches instead of cages to separate animals from visitors and from other animals. The zoo was also the first in America to exhibit giant pandas, one of which (Su Lin[5]) has been taxidermied and put on display in Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History. In 1960, Brookfield Zoo built the nation's first fully indoor dolphin exhibit, and in the 1980s, the zoo introduced Tropic World, the first fully indoor rain forest simulation and the then-largest indoor zoo exhibit in the world.
The Brookfield Zoo is owned by the Cook County Forest Preserve District and managed by the Chicago Zoological Society. The society sponsors numerous research and conservation efforts globally.
Areas:
Australia House:
Retreat to the world down under when you step into Australia House and discover fascinating animals from this continent. Watch a pair of echidnas nose about in a dirt pile, or spot wombats as they scurry for their burrow. Free-flying Rodriques fruit bats often soar overhead and can also be found resting as they hang from the ceiling. Roam the outdoor landscape to see emus and step onto the overlook platform to view a mob of kangaroos.
Big Cats:
Take a stroll along the Big Cats walkway to meet some of the world's most beautiful yet endangered big cats. See the African lions lounging on the rocks, just inches away from you; watch the tigers prowl and splash in their stream; and find the amur leopard and snow leopards perching gracefully overhead their habitats.
Feathers and Scales:
Feathers and Scales has a new spring look! The exhibit, previously a desert habitat, has been renovated into a lush rain forest habitat that features more individual tropical birds as well as additional species. There's lots of bird activity in the open-air exhibit so don't forget to stop by on your next visit!
Desert's Edge:
Explore North Africa at the Desert's Edge. Try your luck at finding the stealthy caracal, and try popping up like a meerkat! Then watch the naked mole rat dig, dig, dig!
Clouded Leopard Rain Forest:
Travel to Asia and explore the wonders of the Clouded Leopard Rain Forest. First you will be welcomed by the sights, smells, and sounds of the rain forest. Here you can see the mysterious clouded leopard, the popcorn-scented binturong, and the various insects and plants that add to the rain forest.
The Great Bear Wilderness:
Go eye-to-eye with iconic North American animals at Great Bear Wilderness! Encounter bison exhibited in a prairie setting; view bald eagle in a mesh aviary behind a virtually invisible barrier; and observe a pack of Mexican gray wolves behind a unique glass inside Regenstein Woods. Then, enter the bear yards and get an underwater view of the polar bears and grizzlies diving and playing in their swimming pools.
Living Coast:
Come inside the Living Coast and gaze at fish, corals, and even sharks. Large tanks will immerse you in ocean life, while smaller ones will offer up-close windows to the water world’s tiniest creatures. Then, explore the Rocky Shores of South America to see Inca terns soar above a colony of Humboldt penguins.
Pachyderm House:
The Pachyderm House is home to pygmy hippos, tapirs and rhinos. Watch a pygmy hippo nap in its mud wall or the tapir taking a swim. Check out the rhino as they beat the heat with a roll around in the dust to protect their sensitive skin and keep the bugs from biting. Whether indoor or outdoor, learn about the preservation of these endangered animals.
Pinniped Point:
Pinniped is a Latin word that means “fin-footed.” In this exhibit, you’ll get an up-close and underwater views of sea lions and seals and observe their way of life - how they hunt, communicate, mate, and survive harsh conditions.
Regenstein Wolf Woods:
Awoooo! Hear that? That's a Mexican Grey Wolf asking you to come visit the Regenstein Wolf Woods. Here you can get almost nose-to-nose with these wolves through a one-way viewing glass.
Seven Seas:
Dive into ocean life and enjoy an up close view of our resident common bottlenose dolphins through an underwater viewing room. Then, learn about dolphin social structures, adaptations, and more when you attend one of Brookfield Zoo’s daily Dolphins in Action in the Seven Seas Dolphinarium.
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Thank you for this zoo expedition videos!! Are so great!!
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
Thank You so much Aaron 😀
When I was a toddler my mom got a season pass and during her summer break from teaching she would take me on the Metra from Naperville nearly every day. Some of my earliest memories are at the Brookfield zoo.
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 ай бұрын
That's a great memory, I'm glad to hear you had fun with your Mom. Thank You for sharing your memory 😊
This is cool! I always loved Brookfield! 👍
@TomsRoadTrippin
5 жыл бұрын
This was a fantastic zoo, I had a lot of fun there.
My first job was at Brookfield Zoo back in 1996 when I was a sophomore in high school. I worked at the Safari Stop Restaurant, which was the largest restaurant at the zoo with the two terraces on each side and water fountains in front. I ended up working there for two years and created lifelong friends while there. Our whole "crew" were a bunch of goof-offs. Definitely some of the funnest times I've ever had.
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the great memories of your tome working at the zoo. It's great to hear you had such a fun working environment. 😊
I really enjoyed this video. Used to live in Illinois myself but moved out 14 years ago. Reminds me of home , beautiful Brookfield zoo ,awesome video , thank you
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic zoo, I had a wonderful time there.
I have volunteered at Brookfield Zoo for 15 years now and your tour of the Zoo is excellent!
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
Thank You very much Janet, it's always a pleasure to hear from team members of a zoo. I try my best to show every aspect of the zoo's I visit.
I love this Zoo I am going on Monday to Brookfield Zoo
@TomsRoadTrippin
5 жыл бұрын
Have a great time 😃
I love zoos and AQUARIUMS
@TomsRoadTrippin
5 жыл бұрын
Me too 😀
@nevergonnagiveyouup7540
4 жыл бұрын
THEBLACKPANTHER and Arianator me too we all agree
I love all your zoo videos. Keep them coming!
@TomsRoadTrippin
5 жыл бұрын
Thank You Sean, more will be coming up in a few weeks.
@nevergonnagiveyouup7540
4 жыл бұрын
Sean I agree I love animals
@salscandura6059
2 жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin Have you visited the Bronx Zoo or San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
@@salscandura6059 I haven't been to either just yet. I plan to visit both once I'm in the area.
Thank you so so much this was very helpful and informative!!!!!
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you HunnyBunny 😊
At first I thought it was a jungle seeing how massive and incredible it is! Very good zoo...
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
The Brookfield Zoo is very good indeed. It's a well maintained with a fantastic assortment of animals.
I love The American bison in their Habitat at Brookfield Zoo❤️❤️
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
Very cool to see bison up close like that.
You give us really nice overview of American zoos ! Nice views of routes, enclosures, various exibits and less known animals.I am only familiar with some of the Europe's great zoos and I am eager to explore US Zoological Parks. Thank you !
@TomsRoadTrippin
5 жыл бұрын
Thank You, I try to show every aspect of the zoo's I visit. I'm really happy viewers are finding my videos useful and are enjoying them. I hope to visit some of those great zoo's in Europe one day as well.
@danielszoowelt9879
3 жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin you need to Go to Wilhelma Zoo Stuttgart and Zoo Leipzig some day.
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
@@danielszoowelt9879 I am hoping to go International some day. There are lots of great places I want to check out. Thanks for the suggestions.
First job my sister and I had was working at consesion stands at the Brookfield zoo. Fun job
I WAS ONE OF THOSE KIDS!!!! MY FIELD TRIP WAS AT THAT TIME!!!!!!!!!
@TomsRoadTrippin
5 жыл бұрын
All the kids were very well behaved. I only mentioned the kids group's as it could be loud at times. I hope you had a good time on your field trip.
I actually went 2 the Brookfield Zoo yesterday and I saw that they plan on adding Elephants 2 their collection
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
That's great news, it's always good to hear when a zoo is adding new habitats and animals.
I’ve always loved the African section of the tropical attraction it’s so nostalgic and that weird smell when you enter.
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
The Tropical building was my favorite areas of the zoo. I know what you mean by smell, a mixture if many different odors.
I have been to Brookfield zoo and it is so cool also next time you should visit Mote aquarium in Florida.
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
I'll work on going to that aquarium once the stay at home has been lifted.
Love your videos
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
Thank You so much 😃
Brookfield is a great place to visit and they have allowed me to do videos with their staff for my channel....great video
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed my visit to the Brookfield Zoo. Very nicely run place and the animals looked great too. Thank You for the comment.
I went to Brookfield zoo with my relatives as a kid back in theb1980s. I'm.now 47 living in Boston area for 10 years now
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
I hope my tour brought back fond memories of your childhood. Was the zoo very different from your visit back then?
Very Nice 👍
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
Thank You, I'm glad you enjoyed my tour 😊
*This is just a joke, not an insult.* Tom's Road Trippin at the zoo be like: African Elephant! *proceeds to record the animals*
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I get excited seeing the animals 😀
Great! We are going to visit today 😀😀😀
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
I hope you have a great time, really nice zoo to visit.
Looks like we have been to several of the same places doing videos, heading back to Brookfield for videos in October. Great content.
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
Thank You, I try to git in zoos in the different areas I travel to. I really live wildlife so visiting a good zoo gets me close to the animals.
@nevergonnagiveyouup7540
4 жыл бұрын
Tom's Road Trippin I live wildlife to
I wish they still had the train that used to go all around the zoo and other places that was so cool
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
That would of been nice, I enjoy the trains, especially when they go around the whole zoo.
@PRHILL9696
2 жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin I know right!
Love your videos, easily the best zoo walkthroughs out there. On the False water cobras, they aren't actually cobras. Cobras are front-fanged while the false water cobras have fangs in the back of the mouth. They impersonate cobras though by spreading a hood. While cobras can raise about half of their bodies off the ground however, false water cobras can't. So when they spread their hoods, they stay completely laying on the ground.
@TomsRoadTrippin
5 жыл бұрын
Thank You for that bit of info and thanks for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed the tour.
@nevergonnagiveyouup7540
4 жыл бұрын
Daniel Simmons cool information
Love your zoo videos you have a new sub in me
@TomsRoadTrippin
5 жыл бұрын
Thank You Kyle, welcome to the channel.
I miss going to this place omg..
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
This was a fun zoo, I can see why you miss it. I hope my tour brought back fond memories for you.
@gscanutube
3 жыл бұрын
The zoo is opened
I always go to this zoo it’s so fun
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
It was a fun zoo, thanks for watching.
hello! im currently on my summer vacation in Chicago i live in michigan but its just a little trip
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
I am glad to hear my tour helped you make a decision. This is a fantastic zoo to explore and enjoy 😀
52:45 don’t think I’ve ever gotten such a good view of a snow leopard! They generally seem like shy cats who prefer to stay hidden.
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
I was quite lucky to get a great view 😁
good job tom
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
Thank You so much 😊
love that place I wish I could go
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
It was a very enjoyable zoo, hopefully you can go soon.
I really like wild dogs, emus and bisons!!!
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
The wild dogs are one of my favs too.
I'm going there tomorrow
@TomsRoadTrippin
5 жыл бұрын
I hope you have a great time 😃
I just went there yesterday a lot of the indoor areas are closed I didn’t get to see the monkeys but I still love it there I have so many memories
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
Some animals like the primates are more susceptible to the virus. It's a bummer when you can't see some if the animals but it's for the safety of the animals. I hope you enjoyed the monkeys in my tour.
@treys1607
2 жыл бұрын
The Monkey exhibit wuz open wen I went but the Gorilla exhibit wuz closed
I was there 2 days ago with my dad, and for some reason, half the animals weren't even there. Maybe it was the 90-degree heat and they had to go indoors. No big cats, no rhinos, no Monkey House Asia and Africa. You can see the South America section of the Monkey House, because Asia and Africa were under maintenance. On the bright side, we got to see the new Ice Age Giants exhibit.
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
The animals have the option to be outside ot stay indoors where it's usually cooler. I always recommend going back later to see if the animals are outside.
Please don't leave me now!
While you're crying I'm imagining us walking together holding hands through these places I posted!
KNUCKLES!!!!!!!
Illinois is the star where I live in
@xxedgardzz1312
4 жыл бұрын
I mean state
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
That's a great state to live in ☺
You know if your video of the dolphin show was erased you should say that is the description so everyone would know
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
My apologies, I'll add that info in the description.
@1991autumn
2 жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin you didn’t have to apologize
@Tom's Road Trippin I visit Brookfield zoo more than 100 times
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed my time at Brookfield Zoo so I can see why you like to visit often.
@angelicadeleon8517
3 жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin I enjoyed history and animals
Did you get to go to Shedd Aquarium and Lincoln Park Zoo as well?
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
Not yet, will go to them next time
Go to bronx zoo or phoniex zoo or Milwaukee county zoo Or Cincinnati zoo when Covid is over because it’s a little sad you missed night hunters it’s a really good exhibit Thank you
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
Yeppers 😊
I think the amount of stuff this zoo has accomplished being free is great. I do feel that some of the exhibits are small/bare, the indoor ones especially. Tropic World is a good example. It’s very old and feels very depressing almost. There’s nothing but bare floor and fake trees. Feels unnatural.
@Andrew-wq3me
3 жыл бұрын
I think a good example of what can be different is Toronto Zoo, and how they are building an outdoor exhibit for their Orangutans. Obviously it’s harder at Brookfield, but it’s just something to consider. These animals shouldn’t be kept inside with bare trees and floors. The giant anteater probably hasn’t even seen grass.
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully they will get an update to that area, I agree the animals shouldn't be indoors all the time.
Did you know that they are planning to add Koalas to their collection
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 ай бұрын
That's great, Koala are such cute animals
allways go to this zoo still even though i live 1 1/2 hours away
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
It makes a great destination, very enjoyable zoo to visit.
Go to bronx zoo or phoniex zoo or Milwaukee county zoo Or Cincinnati zoo when Covid is over because it’s a little sad you missed night hunters it’s a really good exhibit
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
I plan to, thanks
Liked the video but Brookfield Zoo is not in Chicago. Lincoln Park Zoo is in Chicago. Brookfield Zoo is in Brookfield, IL west of Chicago!
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Like, Brookfield is a suburb of Chicago. It's actually known as the Chicago Zoological Park.
I cant find the link to the full dolphin show
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately the video I took of the dolphin show was accidentally erased 😣
Tom my name is I'm not going to be my name but what do you do if all your hats when you buy them at all you're at all the zoos you go to and all the places you do go to but we have a zoo in Pittsburgh PA it's a nice zoo where it's not as long as some and you might enjoy it so maybe someday you can go there but I just want to know what you do for your hats that's all I want to know no how do you send it
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
I have many of my hats hanging on the walls of my bedroom. I'm hoping to visit Pennsylvania later this tear. The Pittsburgh Zoo will definitely be a part of that.
Is there a Zoo tour in 2020?
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
I plan to visit many zoos in 2020
@jonaswunderlichmbk
4 жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin cool, i came from Germany and we have also cool zoos.
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
I love animals so a nice visit to a great zoo is always enjoyable. Thanks for watching and be sure to check out my other zoo vids.
@jonaswunderlichmbk
4 жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin I have also watching the other videos and I'm sad because my favourit animal is the matschie tree Kangaroo but in Germany there is only one zoo with this animals
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
That is a critically endangered species. I was able to see them at a few of the zoo's I have been too.
Did you hear that they recently shipped their Crocodiles to a facility in Florida
@TomsRoadTrippin
6 ай бұрын
Lots of great facilities in Florida, it's one thing my state knows a lot about us Crocodilians 🐊
Brooker zoo is booker
Have you ever been to Lincoln Park Zoo?
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
Not yet, I plan to stop by next year on one of my Roadtrips.
My favorite exhibit is the Australia exhibit because no one gives attention to a lot of Austrailian animals
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
I love the Australian animals, my favorite bird is the Kookabara. I'm hoping to one day visit Australia and see some wild kangaroos.
@EmpTheClown
2 жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin same i like kookaburras
Can you go to the gulf breeze zoo
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I plan to go as soon as the state opens more.
"Brooksfield" Zoo!
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I didn't realize I was saying it wrong
Have you ever been to the Los Angeles zoo?
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
No, not yet. I do plan to go one day.
Tbh I’m scared that that polar bear has zoochosis😰
@TomsRoadTrippin
Ай бұрын
That typically only happens with captive wild animals. He was born at the zoo in 2006 so he wouldn't know anything beyond the zoo facility.
Animals especially big animals need bigger spaces.
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
Yes they do, elephant have better regulations so they must have a certain amount of space per elephant.
Yeah what’s so great when the Elephants moved from Brookfield zoo
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
If a zoo is unable to provide enough space abd facilities to house 🐘 then I agree they shouldn't have them. There are new regulations required that zoo's must follow. Not every zoo has the space requirements. I do enjoy seeing them at the zoo's that still house them, it makes it a more exciting experience.
@treys1607
3 жыл бұрын
Actually I have heard that they plan on trying to bring the Elephants back
R.I.P Hirambe the gorilla😭
@TomsRoadTrippin
Ай бұрын
That was most definitely a tragedy, that happened at the Cincinnati Zoo
@Fazbear-84
Ай бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin oh dang I was told it was at this zoo. And there was a picture and it showed the same gorilla pen that was in the video. Hm maybe they got it wrong
It hurts me to see them without plants. It looks like a prison
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
Could you please be more specific? A time stamp of the area your referring to? Thanks
The false water cobra gets it’s name because it is not a cobra
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure if you asked that snake if he was real he'd say Yesssss I'm not a false 🐍
Did you know that they used to have Stingrays but they all died after an oxygen level malfunction
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
That happened at Zoo Tampa, the stingray area is being redone with better filtration systemsm
@treys1607
Жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin glad to hear that the Lowry Park Zoo is making Rhinovations
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure about Rhinovations but they Are making renovation for sure 😊
@treys1607
Жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin that was my joke because its a renovation at the zoo get it
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
@@treys1607 yeah I get it 😅
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Brookfield zoo is not in Chicago
@nightbloom3486
3 жыл бұрын
😡
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
It's in a suburb of Chicago, The zoo is also known as the Chicago Zoological Park.
@nightbloom3486
3 жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin hi im srry im the owner of this channel and my sibs use it lol i love brookfield zoo we moved and i miss it thank you for responding so nicely
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
It's all good, Thank You
@JaredThomas-st1fz
5 ай бұрын
It is now known as of 2024 Brookfield Zoo Chicago
I think Lincoln Park zoo is better and it's free to get in
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
I read a lot of reviews on both zoo's beforehand. I decided on Brookfield Zoo as it had more to do and see.
@stacybearss2606
4 жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin yeah the Brookfield zoo is bigger but Lincoln Park has a equally good selection of animals. Both are good zoos
I wonder what the 2 humps are for ???
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
If your referring to camels, the humps store fat. That helps the camel's while out in the dessert
These enclosure need sound walls. To absorb the sound. It's not fare to the animals or the guests. Yet this is the animal's home. So I say quiet down this insanity at this zoo. Sound walls much needed.
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you, since we don't usually see the animals nighttime habitat, hopefully that is sound proof.
Go to bronx zoo or phoniex zoo or Milwaukee county zoo Or Cincinnati zoo when Covid is over because it’s a little sad you missed night hunters it’s a really good exhibit
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
I visit as many zoo's on my road trips. I'll eventually get to them.