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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.