Thanksgiving arrived early at Brookfield Zoo, and the animals wasted no time diving in. Surfers robbed, murdered in Baja ...

Resident animals at Brookfield Zoo Chicago enjoyed delicious Thanksgiving-themed enrichment treats ahead of the holiday, footage shared on November 24 shows.Footage shows Amur leopard cubs and mom ...

For most of us, visiting the zoo as a child brings up happy memories of adventures, melting ice cream, and childhood friends.

BROOKFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- There is a lot happening at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago this fall and winter. "Boo! at the Zoo" runs through the end of the month and "Boos and Brews" is happening this ...

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is unveiling a new chapter in one of its most beloved attractions. Beginning Oct. 4, guests can experience Dolphin Discovery, a newly reimagined show at the zoo’s renamed ...

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BROOKFIELD — Brookfield Zoo Chicago is welcoming new and returning species while saying goodbye to old ones. Amelia Gray, the newest polar bear at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, made her debut on Wednesday.

A new polar bear has made its debut at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Amelia Gray, an 8-year-old female from Oregon Zoo, explored the Great Bear Wilderness habitat for the first time on Wednesday. “Amelia ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Brookfield Zoo Chicago has announced the death of a brown bear. Axhi was a 31-year-old rescued bear that came to the zoo in 1995. His health had been declining, and the zoo decided it ...

BROOKFIELD, Ill. — The Brookfield Zoo announced last week the death of their brown bear Axhi. In a Facebook announcement posted on Friday August 29, the zoo said animal care teams made “the hard yet ...