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Don’t miss this opportunity to go

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The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
has placed a significant burden on the Chicago & &
Zoological Society, which operates Brookfield Zoo.
As you may know, the Society made the difficult
decision to temporarily close zoo gates from March
19 to June 30 last year, and again during January
and February of this year. These closings were
unprecedented—Brookfield Zoo had been closed
a total of five days between 1934 and 2019.
the Above & Beyond Campaign, with the goal
When the zoo has been open, guest capacity has of raising $10 million. This revenue will ensure
been limited to only 25 percent of the maximum our 2,500 animals continue to receive a healthy
and many buildings and attractions have remained diet and the highest quality of care, costing roughly
closed. These restrictions, mandated by the state of $41,000 a day. The campaign will also fund our
Illinois and the Society’s own policies, prioritize the world-class conservation programs and remote-
health and safety of our guests and staff. learning opportunities.

In response to the operating deficit caused by these Thanks to the generosity of our members, trustees,
circumstances, last June the Chicago Zoological and donors, we have made significant progress to
Society launched a special fundraising campaign, date—but we have not yet reached our goal.

Please support the Chicago Zoological Society now.

Donations of all sizes are needed and will be greatly appreciated. For gifts of $1,000 or more,
donors will receive on-site recognition. Please go to CZS.org/AboveAndBeyond for more
information, or to contribute to the campaign. Thank you!

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