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

FEATURES

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Summer of Fun

The summer always sizzles at Brookfield Zoo!
Check out what’s happening this year.

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A Perfect Match

Among the reasons zoos breed animals is to
maintain the genetic diversity of species in need.

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Annual Impact Review

Learn about what we accomplished in
2016 in animal welfare, education and
outreach, and inclusion and diversity.

DEPARTMENTS PULLOUT Stuart’s approval
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5 P E R S P E C T I V E Calendar of Events
Child’s Play
6 NEWS BITES
T he latest noteworthy news from ON THE COVER
around Brookfield Zoo and beyond Visit Dinos & Dragons to see live
the gates is right at your fingertips. modern dragons—including the
might Komodo—and animatronic
38 ADVENTURES creatures of history and legendary.
L earn about animals and explore
nature during our many programs. Gateways Volume 9, Issue 2
Summer 2017
38 Summer Zoo Camp Gateways (ISSN 1947-4385) is published
39 Sleepover Safari quarterly for the enjoyment, entertainment,
40 Family Play Programs and education of members of the Chicago
41 Backstage Adventures Zoological Society. Subscriptions are offered free
Travel with membership. POSTMASTER: Send address
changes to Gateways, Chicago Zoological Society,
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©2017 Chicago Zoological Society. All rights
reserved. The information contained in this issue
of Gateways is correct as of press time. Gateways is
printed on recycled paper.

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