Overview
Headquarters
Brookfield, IL
Category
Consumer Discretionary Services
The mission of the Chicago Zoological Society is to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people and communities with wildlife and nature. Since the opening of Brookfield Zoo in 1934, the Chicago Zoological Society has had an international reputation for taking a cutting-edge role in animal care and conservation of the natural world. Among its historical firsts are indoor multispecies exhibits, zoo nutrition residencies, methods for animal husbandry, and medical care that includes successful brain surgery for a gorilla. Today, there is an increasing need for conservation leaders to guide, teach, and motivate people to protect the world’s threatened wildlife and ecosystems. In addition to conservationists, the Society inspires and engages children, students, teachers, and others among the general public to make a positive impact on the natural world around them. From protecting regional wilderness to creating environmental stewardship through zoo interactions and educational opportunities, from guiding future scientists to pioneering global conservation efforts, the Society sits at the apex of care for animals and their habitats. Brookfield Zoo operates as a zoological society. The Society provides animal care and conservation of animals, zoo nutrition residences, methods for animal husbandry, medical care, and environmental education to children and adults. Brookfield Zoo serves public in Chicago. About Brookfield Zoo Brookfield Zoo is known throughout the world for its innovative, naturalistic, multi-species exhibits, its international role in animal pop.
