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Four Key Zones
               Historical Core                  Conservation Campus              Wildlife Discovery               Immersive Ecoregions
               Preserving Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s   Located at the Zoo’s south end,    This area will feature expanded    To the west, 14 regions will transform
               historic features, including the iconic   this area will be a hub for scientists,   attractions, recreational activities,    the Zoo into a dynamic, landscape-
               North and South Gates, the hand-  educators and conservationists,   and interactive experiences to    based experience inviting guests
               carved Carousel, and the Theodore   featuring cutting-edge facilities    engage guests of all ages with    through portals to various parts
               Roosevelt Memorial Fountain, this   and collaborative spaces.     the wonders of wildlife, including    of the world. Native animal species
               area will serve as a bridge between                               a spacious new amphitheater      will anchor each deeply immersive
               the Zoo’s rich history and                                        situated away from animal habitats   ecoregion with environments that
               its innovative future.                                            that will host programs from     mimic their natural habitats, fostering
                                                                                 educational presentations        an appreciation for wildlife and their
                                                                                 to musical performances.         ecosystems. These regions will
                                                                                                                  transport guests and provide
                                                                                                                  enriched animal care and spacious,
                                                                                                                  mixed-species groupings that ensure
                                                                                                                  the animals’ optimal well-being.




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