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The mission of the Chicago Zoological Society, which operates
Brookfield Zoo, is to inspire conservation leadership by engaging
people and communities with wildlife and nature.

FEATURES

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Animal Ambassadors

Learn about the training our Animal Ambassadors
receive that allows them to thrive in their special
roles, and pick up some tips for your pets at home.

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Zoo Explorers Club

The Chicago Zoological Society’s Zoo Explorers
Club creates an important bridge between our
elementary and high school programming.

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Lacy’s Legacy

Join us in a conservation conversation with Bob Lacy,
senior conservation scientist emeritus.

DEPARTMENTS

Gateways 5 PERSPECTIVE PULLOUT
Calendar of Events
Volume 11, Issue 1 6 NEWS BITES Child’s Play
Spring 2019
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is published quarterly for the Bathsheba Binturong,
enjoyment, entertainment, 36 ADVENTURES Brookfield Zoo’s first
and education of members of binturong in the Animal
the Chicago Zoological Society. L earn about animals and explore Ambassador program,
Subscriptions are offered free nature during our many programs. thrives in her role of getting
with membership. up close to zoo guests.
36 Family Play Programs
POSTMASTER: 38 Zoo Camp
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Gateways 40 Travel
Chicago Zoological Society 41 Backstage Adventures
3300 Golf Road 42 Visit Essentials and Attractions
Brookfield, IL 60513

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