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Exciting, New Guest
Experiences

Central to Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s ambitious vision for the Ecoregions of Phase III
next century is the intent to revolutionize our guest experience. and Beyond
The Next Century Plan redefines how guests discover, connect (completed after 2035)
with, and experience wildlife in meaningful and personal ways
to inspire empathy, understanding, and drive action for positive • Himalayas & Central Asian Steppe: A rugged
change. Top-tier amenities ensure accessibility, interactivity, landscape is home to snow leopards and takin
and engagement for guests of all backgrounds. (a large, hoofed mammal).
• Our Rivers to the Gulf: An indoor/outdoor
• Streamlined ticketing, parking, and Zoo entry. Taking
advantage of electronic ticket and membership purchasing, shallow lagoon simulates dolphins’ home range
most guests drive into the north parking lot without at Sarasota Bay, Florida.
pausing at parking and ticket kiosks. An additional 950 park- • North American Grassland: This is a sanctuary
ing spaces will be added, as well as easy access for guests for iconic species including the Mexican wolf,
arriving on foot. brown bear, and American bison.
• Parking shuttle and tram. On crowded days, a complimentary • Tundra-Taiga: Polar bears, caribou, and migratory
parking shuttle picks up and drops off guests at the pedestrian birds occupy the northern latitudes of North
overpass at the Zoo’s north entrance. An expanded tram America, Europe, and Asia.
service carries guests around the Zoo.
• Easy, intuitive navigation. Carefully designed pathways, • Amazon Waters: The sights and sounds of
clear signage, interactive maps, and digital technologies make the Amazon provide a backdrop for the ecoregion’s
navigation around the Zoo a breeze. incredible animals.
• Improved accessibility for all. Pathways and viewing areas • South American Atlantic Forest & Pantanal:
are accessible to families with strollers and individuals with These are two of the most biodiverse and
mobility challenges. The Zoo is ADA accessible for diverse threatened ecosystems in the world.
populations, including those with disabilities and • South American Andean Lagoons: Animals here
neurodivergent communities. Environments include immersive are native to the shallow salt pan lakes in the high-
auditory experiences and quiet zones, as well as prayer rooms altitude plains of the Andes Mountains.
and meditation areas for rest and reflection.
• Added amenities. These include more seating, particularly • North Wetlands: A thriving wetland habitat is
near popular attractions; updated bathrooms with created by the Zoo in partnership with the Forest
sustainability features; a new restaurant; more weather-related Preserves of Cook County.
accommodations, such as water misters and cooling stations To learn more about Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s
in warm weather and heated walkways and seating during Next Century Plan, visit BrookfieldZoo.org/
cold weather. NextCentury.
• Integration of new technologies. Virtual and augmented
reality, interactive displays, and mobile application features
elevate the educational experience of guests.

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