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Brookfield Zoo
Category:
Zoos
8400 31st St
Brookfield,
Illinois 60513
(708) 485-2200
I always loved this Zoo, I went here often as a child. As soon as you arive you get a map that...
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I always loved this Zoo, I went here often as a child. As soon as you arive you get a map that tells you where all the exibits are and how to get to them. Brookfield Zoo is beautifully decorated for Christmas too. Something everyone should see.
In case you are visiting from out of town here is the link for the driving map and directions
http://www.brookfieldzoo.org/0.asp?nSection=9&PageID=248&nLinkID=22
Here at the Zoo you can see all kinds of animals, they also have a petting zoo for the little ones to enjoy. My favorite part of the Zoo was their Dolphin Show.
Here is their 2006 Events Schedule
Fall Lecture Series: The Great Outdoors: Exploring Nature’s Reserves
"Living with Wolves”
Jim and Jamie Dutcher
Tuesday, November 7
Experience the inner lives of wolves through Jim and Jamie Dutcher. They will present an evening of images and stories of the wolf pack they lived with for six years in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho. The Dutchers call for preserving wild spaces as a way to preserve wolf populations and avoid the confrontations with ranchers and encroaching civilization that continue to threaten wolves with extinction. Register online.
Veteran's Day
November 10 (Friday)
To honor those who have proudly served our nation, Brookfield Zoo will be offering free general admission to all visitors on Veteran's Day, Friday, November 10. (Parking and attraction fees will apply.) Everyone is invited to attend a special recognition ceremony which will include special presentations from the Rickover Naval Academy, USO vocalist Alison Ruble, and Barbara Hunt of the Veteran's Administration. Afterwards, meet Leah, the zoo's bald eagle. A Children's Zoo keeper will be on hand to talk about our national symbol and answer any questions.
Nights in the Wild: Bijou Break, The Swamp
November 17
Community and Corporate Tree Trim
November 18-19 (Saturday-Sunday)
Begin your holiday season at Brookfield Zoo's Community and Corporate Tree Trim in preparation for the zoo's annual Holiday Magic. Get in the holiday spirit by purchasing and decorating a community or corporate tree. The trees are decorated with animal-safe ornaments and are displayed on the zoo's malls and around Roosevelt Fountain.
Purchase your Community Tree Trim package online
Purchase your Corporate Tree Trim package online
Wines in the Wild at Brookfield Zoo
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Wines in the Wild, presented by the Women’s Board of the Chicago Zoological Society, combines wine tasting and a live auction. Proceeds support our conservation and education programs. The event, lasting from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., costs $75. Guests will receive a commemorative wineglass. Tickets available online.
Dolphins on Parade in Hinsdale
November 24 to January 14 (in Hinsdale)
Auction on January 28, 2007 (at zoo)
Last year, 30 penguins were let loose in Hinsdale. These fiberglass birds -- part of the village’s annual holiday event -- were displayed throughout the downtown area. At the end of the event, the penguins were auctioned off at Brookfield Zoo, raising more than $34,000 toward upkeep of The Living Coast. It is dolphins’ turn this year. Thanks to a partnership with the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Hinsdale, fiberglass dolphins will be displayed throughout the village for a six-week run, beginning on Friday, November 24, and ending on Sunday, January 14. The five-foot-high fiberglass figures will be auctioned off at the zoo on Sunday, January 28.
Fall Lecture Series: The Great Outdoors: Exploring Nature’s Reserves
“Bringing Back Our Great Lakes”
Cameron Davis
Tuesday, December 5
The Alliance for the Great Lakes is the oldest independent Great Lakes citizens’ organization in the United States or Canada. President Cameron Davis will talk about the re-emergence of these lakes as a national and international treasure, the politics of water, and what ordinary people are doing to bring back the health of our HOMES. (Find out what the acronym means at the lecture!) Register online.
Breakfast with Santa
December 9, 10, 16, 17 (Saturdays and Sundays)
Enjoy breakfast with Ol' Saint Nick and his friends at Brookfield Zoo. The all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is served at 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m., followed by a photo opportunity with Santa. Afterwards, bundle up and visit the zoo's animals, including the polar bears, brown bears, and reindeer. Breakfast with Santa will feature a performance by the Banjo Buddies. The cost is $31 for adults and $21.50 for children 3-11 (zoo members pay $21 and $15.50). Children 2 and under eat for free. Seating is limited. For reservations and more information, call the zoo's Catered Events Department at 708-485-0263, ext.355.
Holiday Brunch
December 3, 10, or 17 (Sundays)
Bring the family to Brookfield Zoo for its annual Holiday Brunch at Bocaditos restaurant. The all-you-can-eat buffet includes carved meats, omelets, seafood, and holiday treats. Santa will make an appearance along with BZ Bear, the zoo's popular costumed character. Seatings are offered at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The cost is $43 for adults and $29 for children 3-11 (zoo members pay $33 and $23). Children 2 and under eat for free. Seating is limited. For more information and to make reservations, call Brookfield Zoo's Catered Events Department at 708-485-0263, ext. 355.
Holiday Magic
Saturdays and Sundays in December
All week December 26 - 31 (except for Christmas Eve)
Celebrate the holiday season with family and friends at Brookfield Zoo's 25th annual Holiday Magic, featuring nearly one million twinkling lights illuminating the zoo's walkways. Festive activities include ice-carving demonstrations, carolers, family entertainment, visits with Santa and costumed characters, "Sing to the Animals," photo opportunities with Children's Zoo animals, a special "Zoo Year's Eve" celebration, and much more! Of course, many of the zoo's animal exhibits are open, as are gift shops and restaurants. During the event the zoo grounds will stay open until 9:00 p.m. (exhibits and restaurants will close 30 minutes earlier).
Dates and times are subject to change without notice.
Brookfield Zoo is open every day of the year from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day zoo hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Admission is $10 for adults and $6 for children 3-11 and seniors 65 and over. Children 2 and under are admitted free. Admission to the zoo is free on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays in January and February; and from October through December, admission is free on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Parking is $8 for cars and $10 for buses (a Cook County parking tax is included).
The zoo is located off First Avenue between the Stevenson (I-55) and Eisenhower (I-290) expressways, just 14 miles west of downtown Chicago. The zoo is also accessible via the Tri-State Tollway (I-294), Metra commuter line, CTA, and PACE bus service.
Here is the link for the Brookfield Zoo
http://www.brookfieldzoo.org/
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Brookfield Zoo
Category:
Celeb Hangout
8401 31st St
Brookfield,
Illinois 60513
Taking photos of the animals, relaxing experience, joyful thrill of the wild up close. Fun for all...
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Taking photos of the animals, relaxing experience, joyful thrill of the wild up close. Fun for all ages and all year long.
Pros: experience the thrill of the wild
Cons: none
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Gemelli Trattoria
Category:
Romantic Dining
3755 Grand Blvd
Brookfield,
Illinois 60513
Just like mom's house. Not once did I get the feeling that I was just a customer. Everyone at...
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Just like mom's house. Not once did I get the feeling that I was just a customer. Everyone at that place treated me with such respect, patience, and courtesy without rushing me at all. Customer service gets an A+! Food... oh lord, the food. My mouth is watering just thinking about their mussels, salmon, mozzarella/avocado pasta, and their cannoli dessert. This is hands down the best Italian restaurant I've been to, service-wise and food-wise.
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Paisans Pizza
Category:
Restaurants
3720 Grand Blvd
Brookfield,
Illinois 60513
We go for lunch every Friday and always have great service. The people are friendly and helpful. ...
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We go for lunch every Friday and always have great service. The people are friendly and helpful. The pizza by the slice is always hot and fresh. The lunch specials are more than reasonably priced and I have never had a problem with a substitution. Great job Paisans!
Pros: Service, Selection
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Brookfeld Zoo
Category:
Amusement Parks
3300 Golf Rd
Brookfield,
Illinois 60513
(708) 485-0263
Lincoln Park is a small zoo that you can cover without breaking a sweat. Brookfield is much larger...
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Lincoln Park is a small zoo that you can cover without breaking a sweat. Brookfield is much larger and more commercial. It has fun rubber- wheeled trains that you can ride around so you don't tire yourself out if you don't feel like doing a lot of walking.
Of course this place is not free either, like Lincoln Park. It is still worth the cost of admission; you and your kids will enjoy spending a couple of happy hours here on some sunny summer afternoon. Or for a real adventure, go in cold weather. It is open year round.
It is your classic zoo experience. For some reason, as I am remembering it now, I am thinking of the giraffes with their long tongues, grabbing forbidden snacks.
http://www.brookfieldzoo.org/
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Hey Viv's
Category:
Local Favorite
8819 Ogden Ave
Brookfield,
Illinois 60513
The people at Hey Vivs makes their hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, steak sandwiches, etc etc by...
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The people at Hey Vivs makes their hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, steak sandwiches, etc etc by flame broiling the meat. The sandwiches taste great and the store smells great on the inside. Fast food made to order. It may take some time to make, but they dont fool around, and you get a high quality product as a good price.
The Hey Vivs staff is young, hip, they love to have a good time, yet they work their butts off to please the customer. Mad props to the Hey Vivs staff!!!
There are many made to order fast food places on Ogden in Brookfield, but Vivs does the job the best.
Pros: Flame broiled food, Great staff, Homemade fries
Cons: , Need later hours
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Irish Times
Category:
Irish Pubs & Restaurants
8869 Burlington Ave
Brookfield,
Illinois 60513
I've been to the irish times on numerous occasions now after moving to the area, its a great place...
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I've been to the irish times on numerous occasions now after moving to the area, its a great place to go to chill out after work with a nice pint of Guinness poured to perfection and a tasty appetizer (try the corned beef bites), i've tried alot of items on the menu but the fish and chips is one of my favourites, its all you can eat on fridays too!!! Im always served with a smile from the pretty servers and bartenders. Great Great Great beer garden!!!!! One of the best for miles......... What more can i say, just try it for yourselves, you will not be dissapointed.
Pros: Great 'craic, great food, great beer selection, friendly servers
Cons: none :)
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John's Pizzeria
Category:
Restaurants
9237 Ogden Ave
Brookfield,
Illinois 60513
Yummy for your tummy that is all I can say about this wonderful pizza place. It doesn't matter...
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Yummy for your tummy that is all I can say about this wonderful pizza place. It doesn't matter what you put on your pizza it is a party for your taste buds.
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Dahlings, I have know zis place zince 1975... I was a wary young girl zen and wary beautiful. I...
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Dahlings, I have know zis place zince 1975... I was a wary young girl zen and wary beautiful. I am older now, but even more beautiful, can you believe it! Anyway dahlings, zee restaurant was zen and is still... mahvelous! Zee liver dumpling soup... of course I never tell anyone one, but each time I eat two big bowls, dahlings! And the svichkova... succulent beef wit such a yummy tangy gravy... and pork loin, roast duck... dahlings I'm zo zorry but I make me so hungary (zee! I make a funny!) I am going zere right now!
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The Salt Creek Wine Bar is a great little bar and eatery just across from the Brookfield Metra...
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The Salt Creek Wine Bar is a great little bar and eatery just across from the Brookfield Metra stop. The ambiance is great, the service is excelle...
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