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Perspective

ake no little plans.”
With these words as inspiration,
“MBrookfield Zoo Chicago launched
an ambitious planning process to guide our
journey toward the Zoo’s Centennial Celebration
in 2034 and beyond. With the input and hard
work of the Zoo’s Board of Trustees, staff, and
hundreds of stakeholders, our groundbreaking
Next Century Plan was completed and released to the public

in July. The feedback has been incredibly positive!
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on the journey that lies ahead.
Dr. Michael J. Adkesson
President & CEO
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
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