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NEXT CENTURY PLAN
BORNEAN This groundbreaking plan will trans-
ORANGUTAN form the Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Tropic World
campus with new dynamic animal
habitats and renovated facilities
that ensure the highest standards
of animal well-being and care.
The Zoo will become an immersive
living classroom, emphasizing
accessibility, inclusion, and participa-
POLAR BEAR
tory-rich activities—while also
Great Bear Wilderness
ensuring it remains a fun recreational
destination that attracts a global
audience to Chicago. The plan will For much of the past year, our team “As Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s
honor the campus’s distinctive, created and implemented an action campus evolves, it signifies
Excitement is building classical architecture while embrac- plan for the engagement of our many
ing innovation to meet future needs stakeholders to collect their ideas, more than just physical
about Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s and social experiences. thoughts, and perspectives about changes; it embodies our
the future of Brookfield Zoo Chicago dedication to innovation and
soon-to-be-released Moreover, the plan will underscore
with these results:
the Zoo’s pivotal mission to inspire • More than 550 Trustees, staff, progress in animal care and
Next Century Plan, an ambitious, conservation efforts and science, conservation. This evolution
volunteers, and community
especially aimed at saving species
transformational master plan in the wild. As a leading international members participated in the isn’t just about us; it’s about
master planning process
conservation organization, Brook- our Chicago communities
that will guide the organization’s field Zoo Chicago remains dedicated • 70 meetings were held including and the world at large.
five all-day symposiums, five Zoo
to spearheading global field projects,
future growth through our pioneering innovative research, and tours, 19 focus group meetings, We invite everyone to join us
six staff-and-volunteer town hall
advocating for policies to safeguard on this transformative journey,
Centennial Celebration in 2034. wildlife and nature. meetings, and two public town to own a stake in shaping
hall meetings
The plan will be shared with the • 14 members of the Board of the future of zoological
Trustees participated in the Master excellence and environmental
public this summer. Planning Steering Committee
stewardship together. ”
These ideas and feedback were
consolidated and incorporated
Dr. Michael J. Adkesson,
into themes during the working President & CEO
sessions. Thank you to everyone Brookfield Zoo Chicago
who participated.
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