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                  Hold Your Next Catered Event

        CATERING   at Brookfield Zoo!
                   When it comes to setting an exotic stage for your special
                   W h e n it c o m e s t o s e t t i n g a n e x o t i c s t a g e f o r y o u r s p e c i a l
                   event, no place compares to Brookfield Zoo. Lush grounds
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        and tranquil settings form a lovely and unique backdrop for your special
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           “Chicago is one of the greatest food scenes in the country, and
                                                                guests have come to love will remain, but we want to inject fresh
           “ C h i c a g o i s o n e o f t h e g r e a t e s t f o o d s c e n e s i n t h e c o u n t r y , a n d    g u e s t s h a v e c o m e t o l o v e w i l l r e m a i n , b u t w e w a n t t o i n je c t f r e s h
        Brookfield Zoo should be known for that as well,” said Bradley Robertson,  seasonal ingredients and local flair into our offerings.”seasonal ingredients and local flair into our offerings.”
        B r o o k fi e ld Z o o s h o u ld b e k n o w n f o r t h a t a s w e l l , ” s a i d B r a d l e y R o b e r t s o n ,
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