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New! Dinos Everywhere!                                                                             World Giraffe Day                                                     ZooBrew                                    Sponsored by

Through Sunday, September 27                        Sponsored by                                   Sunday, June 21                                                       Saturday, August 22 

The zoo is the backdrop for more than 40                                                           Celebrate Earth’s tallest animals on the longest day of the           Enjoy bears and beers, lions and

life-size robotic dinosaurs—including the                                                          year! Learn about wild giraffe conservation through Zoo Chats,        lagers, anteaters and ales. ZooBrew

largest animatronic dino ever created, the                                                         a parade, and crafts. Plus, celebrate the birthdays of Potoka,        is a one-of-a-kind, 21-and-over beer-tasting event featuring

Argentinosaurus. Dinos Everywhere! is our largest,                                                 who is turning 7, and Ato, who is turning 5.                          over 80 beers. Enjoy live music and bid on silent auction items

most-interactive dinosaur experience ever and includes Dinos 101 Zoo                               Arctic Sea Ice Day                                                    from our participating breweries. For additional information
                                                                                                                                                                         and to purchase tickets, go to CZS.org/ZooBrew.
Chats and TEXT-A-SAUR. Win prizes in Dinos Everywhere! Trivia.                                     Wednesday, July 15

Party for the Planet                                Presented by                                   Melting sea ice caused by a warming climate is threatening            ZooRunRun                                  Presented by
                                                                                                   polar bears. Help protect these animals and their ecosystem by
Date TBD                                                                                           participating in the Trees for You and Me Dunk Tank fundraiser.       for the Animal Care and Conservation Fund
                                                                                                   The Brookfield chapter of the American Association of Zoo
Every day is Earth Day at Brookfield                                                               Keepers (AAZK) holds the event with support from Polar Bears          Sunday, September 13
                                                                                                   International. Proceeds fund Trees for You and Me restoration
Zoo. But on this very special day, we                                                              grants for nonprofits doing reforestation and habitat revitalization  Bring your family and friends to           Sponsored by
                                                                                                   projects. For further details, go to brookfieldaazk.org.              cheer you along this certified 5K
will be showcasing actions you can take to make a difference for
                                                                                                                                                                         course set entirely within Brookfield
animals across the globe. Enjoy educational, engaging, and fun
                                                                                                                                                                         Zoo. Kids can participate in the
activities for the entire family, including tree planting, recycling,
                                                                                                                                                                         1 mile kids dash! All participants are chip-timed. For more
and more! Learn more at CZS.org/PartyforthePlanet.
                                                                                                                                                                         information and registration, go to CZS.org/ZooRunRun.
Summer Nights                                                                                      Animal Enrichment Day
Concerts                                            Presented by                                                                                                         Roars and Pours
                                                    Sponsored by                                   Sunday, July 19
Dates TBD                                                                                                                                                                Saturday, September 26
                                                    Beer Garden                                    Celebrate National Zoo Keeper Week with the Brookfield AAZK
Our popular nighttime event is back.                sponsored by                                   Chapter. To kick off the week, join us for Animal Enrichment          Enjoy autumn at Brookfield Zoo and join us for Roars and
Enjoy Brookfield Zoo in a new light with live                                                      Day. You’ll learn about the tools and techniques our animal care
music, enhanced dining, adult beverages, roaming                                                   staff uses to stimulate their animals and bring out their natural     Pours. Sample your favorite wines and spirits, meet a few of
performers, and a laser light show—all while                                                       behaviors. Children will create enrichment items at Hamill
surrounded by wildlife and nature. Get more                                                        Family Play Zoo. The animals will get special enrichment items        our Animal Ambassadors, and grab a bite. Tickets are limited
details at CZS.org/SummerNights.                                                                   throughout the day, too! For details, visit brookfieldaazk.org. 
                                                                                                                                                                         so don’t delay—this event is sure to be a roaring good time!
                                                                                                                                                                         For tickets and event details, visit CZS.org/RoarsandPours.

Father’s Day Barbecue                                                                              Kids’ Free Days                         Presented by

Sunday, June 21                                                                                    Monday to Wednesday,
                                                                                                   August 3 to 5
Bring Dad for a fun noontime Father’s Day barbecue featuring an
                                                                                                   Everyone is welcome during Kids’ Free Days. Join doctors, nurses,
interactive DJ. Enjoying a complete, all-you-can-eat summertime
                                                                                                   and health care specialists from AMITA Health and learn fun
buffet has never been easier. Cash bar service will be available.
                                                                                                   ways to stay healthy, get ready for the new school year, and
Seating is limited, and reservations are required. For more
information and reservations, go to CZS.org/Events.                                                participate in many interactive games.                                Go online to CZS.org/Events
                                                                                                                                                                               for more events.

                                          All events are sponsored by American Airlines,                                                                                      DUE TO THE EVOLVING COVID-19 SITUATION:
                                          the official airline of the Chicago Zoological Society.                                                                           All events, dates, and times are subject to change.
                                                                                                                                                                         Please visit CZS.org for the most up-to-date information.
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