The third-oldest zoo in the U.S. is evolving to embrace a mission of conservation and education. Here's how that affects the animals you see.

Niabi Zoo has released a 10-year master plan that includes expanding into the zoo's existing acreage and the addition of penguins, otters, hyenas, flamingos, prairie dogs and other animals.

Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. Brookfield Zoo Chicago's 44th annual "Whirl" gala, held April 26 at the Hilton Chicago, raised a record-breaking $2 million to support its ...

The Brookfield Zoo is encouraging Illinois residents to vote for one of its penguins as part of an international March Madness-themed tournament. The 2025 March of the Penguin Madness, organized ...

BROOKFIELD, Ill. — Brookfield Zoo Chicago animals are among the latest ‘analysts’ making their picks for the Super Bowl. Jasper the cockatoo, Amanda the porcupine and Charlotte the tarantula ...

KENT COUNTY, Mich. — The John Ball Zoo is going to see some big changes over the next decade after the Kent County Board of Commissioners approved its 10-year master plan Thursday morning.

“The Master Plan also mentions a 2,000 space parking ... and I don’t think every zoo needs to be the Brookfield Zoo.” Want more Grand Rapids-area news? Bookmark the local Grand Rapids ...

BROOKFIELD, Ill. — The Brookfield Zoo Chicago welcomed one of its newest ... Grevy’s Zebra Species Survival Plan (SSP), which works to maintain a genetically diverse and demographically ...

CHICAGO - Brookfield Zoo has ... Sloth Bear Species Survival Plan to help conserve the vulnerable species, which faces threats from poaching and habitat loss. The Zoo also celebrated the hatching ...

CHICAGO (CBS) — Brookfield Zoo Chicago revealed its $500 million makeover plan and move will reshape more than 100 acres of the zoo, nearly half of the park. The plans illustrate that visitors ...

The amphitheater is set to be constructed around the 10-year mark in the 15-year plan, Adkesson said. A rendering of the amphitheater planned at Brookfield Zoo as part of its redevelopment.

The amphitheater is set to be constructed around the 10-year mark in the 15-year plan, Adkesson said. A rendering of the amphitheater planned at Brookfield Zoo as part of its redevelopment.