How Brookfield Zoo keeps animals safe during extreme cold | ChicagoLIVE
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As temperatures drop across the Chicago area, Brookfield Zoo explains how animals are cared for during extreme cold. A zoo expert breaks down the steps taken to keep animals healthy, comfortable, and safe in winter weather.

Inside Brookfield Zoo: sloths, servals and more
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Go behind the scenes at Brookfield Zoo Chicago for a closer look at some of its most fascinating animals, including sloths and servals. Meet the dedicated caretakers who care for them every day and learn how the zoo supports conservation efforts that protect wildlife far beyond its gates.

2025 Guide: Must-see holiday light displays, events in Chicago, suburbs

The holiday season officially began in Chicago on Friday, with the annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. But we're just getting started!

Aussie animals cheer on their home team from Brookfield Zoo
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FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez takes a trip over to Brookfield Zoo to fawn over the adorable Australian animals ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Face your fears: Brookfield Zoo brings the creepy crawlers
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On National Face Your Fears Day, Emily Wahls, Tia Ewing and Terrence Lee meet some of the animals that make us squirm ? and learn how understanding them can make them a lot less scary.

Brookfield Zoo announces winning name for new axolotl

The votes are in – the Bookfield Zoo Chicago is proud to announce the name chosen by the public for their new axolotl is Sir Mix-O-Lotl.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago's rescued axolotl
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago is inviting the public to help name one of its most charming residents. (Video: ? Brookfield Zoo Chicago)

Two rare Amur leopard cubs thriving at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
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Two Amur leopard cubs are thriving at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, and their first exam showed they?re healthy and strong. (Video: credit to ?Brookfield Zoo Chicago)

Brookfield Zoo mourns loss of 31-year-old brown bear Axhi

Brookfield Zoo Chicago announced that the nearly 31-year-old brown bear Axhi, who first came to the zoo in 1995, has died.

A cool new neighbor: Brookfield Zoo welcomes new polar bear

A frosty new face is coming to Brookfield Zoo this fall—an 8-year-old polar bear ready to meet her new neighbors.

Some Chicago area residents under boil order
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Some residents in west suburban Brookfield were under a boil order on Wednesday as crews tried to repair a water main valve.

Behind-the-scenes at Brookfield Zoo Chicago's animal hospital
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FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about their animal hospital and round-the-clock care.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago unveils massive tropical primate habitat

Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s newest addition takes people to faraway rainforests while bringing them inches away from exciting wildlife.

Brookfield Zoo's newest joey makes first appearance: PHOTOS

A tiny kangaroo joey is peeking out of mom’s pouch for the first time at Brookfield Zoo. See the adorable debut🦘

4th of July: Celebrate with Riverside Brookfield High School Color Guard | ChicagoNOW
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We're celebrating the spirit of Independence Day with a special look at the Riverside Brookfield High School Color Guard. Teammates Jesslyn Chavez, Madison Myslinski, and Dakota Molliendo dive into what makes color guard a meaningful part of the holiday.