1947: Contrary to widespread belief, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls did not win Chicago’s first pro basketball title. The Chicago American Gears — featuring George Mikan and Bobby McDermott — ...

1941: For 26 months, Brookfield Zoo keepers gave Nancy the elephant extra ... in once again singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the debut of the Chicago Wolves hockey team.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is now offering free admission to families receiving SNAP benefits. The offer includes up to four ...

WHAT A ZOO: The White House’s Department of Government Efficiency office has targeted a behavioral diversity program to be cut from Brookfield Zoo. Problem is, it has nothing to do with ...

The Trump administration is canceling funding for a study of behavioral diversity in animals at the Brookfield Zoo as it dismantles a federal agency committed to libraries and museums.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) issues federal grants not just to museums and libraries, but also zoos, and now it’s pulling money from the Brookfield Zoo as the Trump ...

Celebrate spring at Brookfield Zoo’s first-ever Spring Fest with music, crafts, animals and fun for the whole family. Spring has sprung and Brookfield Zoo Chicago is celebrating with a new family ...

Pepe the Humboldt penguin was hatched at Brookfield Zoo Chicago 13 years ago. The contest is a bracket-style competition based on public voting. He has made Chicago proud and adanced into the ...

director of primate care and conservation at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Bramsen Tropical Forests will be open for the public this summer.

Guinea pigs may be small but the compact rodents get a lot of attention at Brookfield Zoo Chicago.