Page 18 - Brookfield Zoo Chicago Annual_Report_2024

EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY

Zoo for All
At Brookfield Zoo Chicago, • We hosted new, inclusive tours
we believe in building an inclusive of the Zoo throughout the year.
conservation movement and striving In May, for example, we hosted
to provide opportunities that bring the Case Vision group, a group
meaningful experiences to all guests. of blind, low vision, and special
In 2024, we furthered our Zoo needs students of all ages and
for All initiative with new and their teachers for a very special
old celebrations, events, and outing at the Zoo. And during
inclusive offerings. Holiday Magic, we offered
new narrated bus tours for
• We hosted celebrations for Pride
senior living groups.
Month and Hispanic Heritage
Fest, and we welcomed veterans • We provided income-based
for the annual Wounded Warrior scholarships for children of all
Ride and a special Veterans backgrounds to be able to join
Day Celebration. our summer Zoo Camp.
• We offered lectures from diverse • We were recognized for our
representatives through Diversity, Equity, Accessibility,
the Zoo Adventure Passport! and Inclusion (DEAI) hiring
(ZAP): Conservationists in efforts with the “Able and Equal
Action program. Community Champion Award”
by Oak Leyden’s Supported
• We advanced partnerships around
Employment Program.
Chicagoland, such as non-profits
that support children and adults
with disabilities and new schools
and libraries in the Chicago Top: Wounded Warrior Ride
Park District. Bottom (left): Zoo Camp
Bottom (right): Glenn Granat
at the Veterans Day Celebration

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