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GO FOR A
                                                                                       WILD RUN

                                                                                 Brookfield Zoo Chicago was the
                                                                                 place to race! Thousands of runners
                                                                                 of all ages participated in Earth Day
                                                                                 Run, ZooRun, and Reindeer Run.
                                                                                 Reindeer Run was presented by
                                                                                 Revolution Brewing

                                                                                 OKTOBERFEST

                                                                                 Guests celebrated with
                                                                                 seasonal food, beer,
                                                                                 and live polka music.
               Concerts for                     EARTH DAY                        Presented by
                                                A Party for                      Leinenkugel’s
               CONSERVATION
                                                            the Planet
               For two weekends in July, guests
               enjoyed live music from Soul Asylum,
                                                Guests learned about conservation
               Macy Gray, Vertical Horizon, Plain
                                                actions they can take that will make
               White T’s, and The Verve Pipe.
                                                a difference.
               Enhanced food and drink offerings
               and animal encounters were includ-  During our spring and new fall
               ed. A laser light show concluded   recycling events, dozens of staff
               each night.                      and volunteers collected these
                                                recyclables:
               Presented by Meijer® and sponsored by
               Coors Light and Pepsi            • 21,498 pounds of electronics
                                                • 14,525 pounds of books
                                                • 7,873 pounds of textiles
                                                        Party for the Planet recycling event
                                                         was presented by the Nicor Gas
                                                          Energy Efficiency Program












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