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                                                                     On March 1, 2024, we proudly unveiled a new unified
         ZOO REBRAND  New Name, New Look                             O n M a r c h 1 , 2 0 2 4 , w e p r o u d l y u n v e i l e d a n e w u n i fi e d
                                                                    brand: Brookfield Zoo Chicago. This single name seamlessly
                                                                    b r a n d : B r o o k fi e ld Z o o C h i c a g o . T h i s s i n g l e n a m e s e a m l e s s l y
                     For the past 90 years, our organization’s conservation
                     F o r t h e p a s t 9 0 y e a r s, o u r o r g a n i z a t i o n ’ s c o n s e r v a t i o n    m e r g e s o u r p r o f o u n d c o n s e r v a t i o n s c ie n c e a n d e d u c a t i o n a l
                                                                    merges our profound conservation science and educational
                     mission was represented by the name Chicago Zoological
                     m i s s i o n w a s r e p r e s e n t e d b y t h e n a m e C h i c a g o Z o o l o g i c a l    i initiatives and unparalleled Zoo experience, while also more
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                                                                    Our work wouldn’t be possible without your support.
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               Above: Zoo staff replace a sign at a Zoo entrance.
                Right: Our new name and eye-catching logo are featured
               on merchandise for sale now in our gift shops.
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