Brookfield Zoo offering free tickets to kids August 1-3
The zoo has welcomed several new animals this year, including an addax (African antelope) calf born on July 2; a South American tapir calf born on May 22; Banana, a 3-year-old pygmy hippo; and Fisher, a 6-month-old gray seal.
The zoo has welcomed several new animals this year, including an addax (African antelope) calf born on July 2; a South American tapir calf born on May 22; Banana, a 3-year-old pygmy hippo; and Fisher, a 6-month-old gray seal.
Suspect arrested, charged with disorderly conduct in connection to Brookfield Zoo threat
A suspect has been arrested in connection to a threat that was made to Brookfield Zoo Tuesday.
A suspect has been arrested in connection to a threat that was made to Brookfield Zoo Tuesday.
Person called crisis intervention line stating she wanted to harm Brookfield Zoo visitors, herself: police
Visitors at Brookfield Zoo sheltered in place Tuesday night after the zoo received notice of a ‘potential threat.’
Visitors at Brookfield Zoo sheltered in place Tuesday night after the zoo received notice of a ‘potential threat.’
Brookfield Zoo put on lockdown after phone threat
Visitors at Brookfield Zoo sheltered in place Tuesday night after the zoo received notice of a 'potential threat.'
Visitors at Brookfield Zoo sheltered in place Tuesday night after the zoo received notice of a 'potential threat.'
Brookfield Zoo among venues torn up by powerful storm
Powerful storms caused tree damage at Brookfield Zoo, forcing the zoo to close Tuesday morning.
Powerful storms caused tree damage at Brookfield Zoo, forcing the zoo to close Tuesday morning.
Wounded Warrior Project: 'Soldier Ride' kicks off in Chicago area
A team of warriors is cycling throughout Chicago and the suburbs over the next few days. They are riding 61 miles, waging a war against PTSD.
A team of warriors is cycling throughout Chicago and the suburbs over the next few days. They are riding 61 miles, waging a war against PTSD.
Wounded Warrior Project 'Soldier Ride' kicks off in Chicago area
The Wounded Warrior Project "Soldier Ride" kicked off in Brookfield Thursday. More than 40 Wounded Warriors from across the nation were taking part.
The Wounded Warrior Project "Soldier Ride" kicked off in Brookfield Thursday. More than 40 Wounded Warriors from across the nation were taking part.
Gray seal named 'Fisher' moved from Chicago to suburban zoo
Gray seals are one of the rarest species of seal, and were once close to extinction.
Gray seals are one of the rarest species of seal, and were once close to extinction.
Baby gray seal pup moves to suburban Chicago
Gray seals are one of the rarest species of seal, and were once close to extinction.
Gray seals are one of the rarest species of seal, and were once close to extinction.
Brookfield Zoo's Butterfly Exhibit reopens this weekend
Looking for a great spot to take the kids to this holiday weekend? Well, the Brookfield Zoo's Butterfly Exhibit is now open!
Looking for a great spot to take the kids to this holiday weekend? Well, the Brookfield Zoo's Butterfly Exhibit is now open!
Adorable baby tapir born at Brookfield Zoo
There’s a new addition at the Brookfield Zoo, and visitors can begin seeing the newborn on Thursday.
There’s a new addition at the Brookfield Zoo, and visitors can begin seeing the newborn on Thursday.
Adorable tapir born at Brookfield Zoo
There?s a new addition at the Brookfield Zoo, and visitors can begin seeing the newborn on Thursday.
There?s a new addition at the Brookfield Zoo, and visitors can begin seeing the newborn on Thursday.
'Butterflies!' reopens at Brookfield Zoo on May 28
Spring is in the air, and so are the butterflies. After being closed for the last few years, Brookfield Zoo is reopening its butterfly exhibit.
Spring is in the air, and so are the butterflies. After being closed for the last few years, Brookfield Zoo is reopening its butterfly exhibit.
Tim on Location: We're meeting Brookfield Zoo's new director
Tim McGill is asking the hard-hitting questions to Brookfield Zoo's new director!
Tim McGill is asking the hard-hitting questions to Brookfield Zoo's new director!
Prehistoric beasts on full display at Brookfield Zoo as part of 'Ice Age Giants' display
FOX 32's Tim McGill checks out Brookfield Zoo's newest animatronic additions as part of their Ice Age Giants display.
FOX 32's Tim McGill checks out Brookfield Zoo's newest animatronic additions as part of their Ice Age Giants display.
Brookfield Zoo celebrates its volunteers, including a WWII veteran
The cameras are usually pointed towards all the animals at Brookfield Zoo. But today, we're focusing on the 400 volunteers who help power the zoo.
The cameras are usually pointed towards all the animals at Brookfield Zoo. But today, we're focusing on the 400 volunteers who help power the zoo.
World War II veteran among 400 volunteers that power Brookfield Zoo
The cameras are usually pointed towards all the animals at Brookfield Zoo. But today, we're focusing on the 400 volunteers who help power the zoo.
The cameras are usually pointed towards all the animals at Brookfield Zoo. But today, we're focusing on the 400 volunteers who help power the zoo.
Brookfield Zoo takes precautions amid avian flu outbreak
Due to recent avian influenza cases in Illinois, several of Brookfield Zoo?s bird species are being kept in holding areas.
Due to recent avian influenza cases in Illinois, several of Brookfield Zoo?s bird species are being kept in holding areas.
Brookfield neighborhood on edge after stabbing near elementary school
Brookfield residents are on edge as police search for a suspect wanted in a stabbing near an elementary school.
Brookfield residents are on edge as police search for a suspect wanted in a stabbing near an elementary school.
Search for stabbing suspect leaves Brookfield community on edge
Some schools were placed on lockdown after a stabbing occurred Monday afternoon in suburban Brookfield, officials said.
Some schools were placed on lockdown after a stabbing occurred Monday afternoon in suburban Brookfield, officials said.