Big Guide to Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is consistently ranked among the top zoos in the country. With over 3000 animals and 235 acres, it is an outstanding destination for Chicagoland locals and out-of-town visitors alike. We love Brookfield Zoo Chicago, and we want to share our love with this post on tips for how to get there, when to go, what to do, where to eat and how to save money. Join us now for this guide to Brookfield Zoo Chicago in Illinois.

What is Brookfield Zoo Chicago?

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is a zoological park and accredited arboretum located west of the city of Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 1934 and has been growing, teaching, conserving and getting more wonderful ever since.

The blessing of space in Brookfield, Illinois allows for a 235 acre park-like setting and gorgeous habitats for the approximately 3400 (and counting) animals who live at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Visit the zoo and you can find snow leopards lounging near the Big Cat walkway, wombats scurrying through the Australia building and bottlenose dolphins jumping in Seven Seas. Add the fascinating animal talks, two playgrounds and a play zoo for children, and there is more than you can see and do in one visit. Still, we are going to try to help you make the most of your time there!

Two brown bears on rocks at Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Where is Brookfield Zoo Chicago?

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is located west of Chicago in the leafy suburb of Brookfield, Illinois. The large campus is just west of First Avenue and south of 31st Street in Brookfield. The zoo has both a north and south entrance with a parking lot at each. It is accessible by public transportation.

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Driving to Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Brookfield Zoo Chicago has ample paid parking on both the north and south side of the zoo. Both are not far from First Avenue, which is accessible from the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) to the north and the Stevenson (I-55) to the south. You can enter one of the parking lot addresses into your favorite mapping application to get specific directions, or keep an eye open for Brookfield Zoo signs on First Avenue.

The south parking lot is smaller than the north parking lot. It is also closer to the entrance and costs slightly more (in most cases). Keep reading for help choosing which parking lot is best for you.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago North Parking Lot

The north parking lot is the larger of the two at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. It is located at 31st Street and Golfview Avenue in Brookfield, Illinois. At the time of writing, it costs $17 to park here, and members park for free. (Check the latest rates here.)

This parking lot is much larger than the south lot. It is also the more convenient parking lot to reach by vehicle for most people. It is not far off of First Avenue, and not embedded in a neighborhood like the south parking lot and entrance. Traffic here is generally less congested than it is around the south lot, so driving in and out is usually easier.

The north parking lot is also farther from the zoo entrance gate than the south lot. After you park, you will actually need to cross under 31st Street in a pedestrian tunnel to reach the Brookfield Zoo Chicago north gate. Plus, the parking lot itself is large, so you may have a bit of a journey just to reach that tunnel. For this reason (and because of the south lot’s limited capacity), this lot generally costs slightly less than the south lot.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago South Parking Lot

While the north parking lot at Brookfield Zoo Chicago is easier to drive in and out of, many visitors prefer the south lot, because there is a shorter walk from their parking spots to the gate. The south parking lot is located at 3300 Golf Road in Brookfield, Illinois and costs $20 at the time of writing. Brookfield Zoo Chicago members with the highest levels of membership can park here for no cost. Other members will need to pay $7, as opposed to the free parking they receive at the north lot. (Check the latest rates here.)

The south parking lot is right in a neighborhood and it shares an entrance with the neighboring high school. In fact, the zoo and high school share more than that, and on particularly busy days, you may find yourself pointed to overflow parking on the playing fields adjacent to the school building. This south lot entrance can get very congested if anything is going on at the high school or in the neighborhood, and in recent years, the zoo has tried to push more visitors to the north entrance.

Of course, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s south gate is right on the edge of this parking lot, so many still prefer the relatively shorter walk this lot provides. You may wish to pay the additional feel to park here if that seems worth it to you, but do keep in mind that convenience may be negated on days when the zoo is particularly busy and using that field parking.

Alternative Transportation to Brookfield Zoo Chicago

If you prefer to walk to the zoo, the south gate (3300 Golf Road in Brookfield, Illinois) is more easily accessible to pedestrians. It is also the entrance with the closest bus stop for the route that serves the zoo: Pace Bus Route 331.

Additionally, the south gate is the entrance you are going to use if you choose to arrive by train. The closest train stop to Brookfield Zoo Chicago is the Zoo Stop (also known as the Hollywood Stop) on the Metra BNSF line. You will walk north and east through the lovely Hollywood neighborhood to reach the entrance at Golf Road.

If you are approaching the south gate of Brookfield Zoo Chicago, we suggest proceeding along the west side of the Golf Road entrance (on the side by the football field). There is sidewalk here that will take you along the edge of the parking lot.

Outdoor enclosure with ferris wheel in the distance at Brookfield Zoo Chicago.

Admission to Brookfield Zoo Chicago

You can find current information about admission prices on the Brookfield Zoo Chicago website: brookfieldzoo.org. At the time of writing, prices are $29.95 for visitors ages 12-64, $24.95 for adults ages 65 and older, $20.95 for children ages 3-11, and $0 for visitors under 3 years old.

What is Included in General Admission to Brookfield Zoo Chicago?

Almost all of the animal habitats are included with general admission to Brookfield Zoo Chicago. The only exception is the seasonal Butterflies! exhibit. The dolphin show, Dolphins in Action, also requires a separate ticket, but underwater viewing of the dolphins at Seven Seas is included in general admission.

A quick note: the Seven Seas Lagoon is briefly closed to guests as I am writing this post, but this is for a fantastic reason. Allie, a resident bottlenose dolphin, gave birth to a calf there just last night!

Some animal habitats that previously required an additional fee are now included with general admission. These are the Hamill Family Wild Encounters area and the Hamill Family Play Zoo. (The latter is where you can see the koalas who arrived just last year.)

Guide to Animal Habitats at Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Australia: indoor habitat for wombats, bats, echidnas, reptiles and more. The surrounding outdoor habitats hold emus, kangaroos and wallabies.
Big Cats: viewing areas for the African lions, sloth bear, Amur tiger, Amur leopard and snow leopards are all outdoors and very popular. These big cats are along the walkway running north of the east mall (a long grassy stretch east of the main Roosevelt Fountain).
Clouded Leopard Rain Forest: a walk-through building with multiple species native to the world’s rain forests. Cozy low-lit space with lemurs, binturongs, a clouded leopard and more. Fantastic place to be on cold days.
Desert’s Edge: another charming walk-through, but this time with desert species. The Clouded Leopard Rain Forest and Desert’s Edge have separate entrances but share a building. We like visiting the meerkats and bat-eared foxes here.
Feathers & Scales: an older building with birds and reptiles plus some lovely Art Deco architectural details that will give you a peek at the zoo’s history
Forest Preserve Nature Trail / Dragonfly Marsh / Swan Lake: peaceful trail loop through the natural habitat of the area, look for the native animal residents of Brookfield among the trees, on Swan Lake or in Dragonfly Marsh
Great Bear Wilderness and Regenstein Wolf Woods: a trail that takes you past habitats for bison, wolves, polar bears, brown bears and bald eagles. The wolf and bear habitats have indoor and outdoor viewing areas. A popular place!
Habitat Africa: The Forest: a combination indoor and outdoor viewing area with our family-favorite Brookfield Zoo Chicago resident: the okapi! Other awesome residents are a dwarf crocodile, red river hogs and the elusive pangolin.
Habitat Africa: The Kopje: indoor and outdoor viewing for giraffes, African painted dogs and other species. (You can get really close to the giraffes when they are indoors!) The building also has a free-flight area for birds and a neat tunnel where little ones can peek at the mongoose habitat.
Hamill Family Play Zoo: multiple indoor play areas for kids in one building. In fair weather, the outdoor play (and learning) spaces are equally fun. There are some animals here, and this is where you can find the koalas.
Hamill Family Wild Encounters: walk-through wallaby habitat, plus llamas, reindeer and indoor free-flight parakeet habitat. Our kids especially like visiting the goats, because they can brush and pet them. You can buy feeding sticks for the birds and food pellets for the goats for an extra fee
Hoofed Animals: enclosures along the north edge of the zoo and west of the central walkway generally featuring camels, zebras and horses.
Living Coast: fish, penguins, rays, sharks, eels… anything aquatic that is not a mammal lives here. This exhibit is entirely indoors with the first portion providing views into many tanks. The exhibit then opens into a sunlight area under a dome: this is where the fan-favorite penguins and axolotls live.
- Living Coast Splash Pad: a splash pad just outside the entrance to the Living Coast building. (You may want to bring a change of clothes.)
Macaws: new dedicated indoor macaw habitat. In fair weather, the birds may be outside under the thatched domes across the walkway.
North American Prairie Aviary: a new addition as of summer 2024 with birds native to the area, all viewing areas are outdoors around the periphery of the aviary
Pachyderms: historic zoo building with rhinoceroses, hippos, capybaras and tapirs. There are currently no elephants at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. This building is often closed, and you can mostly see the animals in their outdoor habitats. If you can go inside, check-out the original zoo architecture from underneath the building’s exposed girders.
Reptiles and Birds: another historic Brookfield Zoo building housing (it’s in the name) reptiles and birds. Do not miss the vintage Works Progress Administration (WPA) artwork on the floor!
Sea Lion Cove: a winding pathway past seal and sea lion pools, plus a cave-like underwater viewing area with windows into the sea lion habitat. These guys and gals are a lot of fun!
Seven Seas: cozy building with windows into the dolphin tanks for Seven Seas. Unlike the dolphin show, Dolphins in Action! this does not require an extra fee.
Swamp: lots of swamp inhabitants including river otters and the (relatively new) flamingos. This building has a fair amount of interactive elements, and all kids seem to like climbing in and out of the two “boats” here.
Tropic World / Tropical Forests: probably the most popular habitat in all of Brookfield Zoo Chicago, with silverback gorillas, sloths and all kind of monkeys in an epic tropical setting. This exhibit is currently closed for major enhancements. It is scheduled to reopen in summer 2025. We cannot wait!

Photo showing giraffes at Brookfield Zoo Chicago in their indoor habitat

What is Not Included in General Admission to Brookfield Zoo Chicago?

Some experiences at Brookfield Zoo Chicago require an extra fee beyond general admission. Currently those are Dolphins in Action, the Ferris Wheel, the Carousel, the Motor Safari, the Butterflies! seasonal exhibit and some virtual reality experiences.

Additionally, the zoo has some separately ticketed special events that require a different ticket and typically occur after hours. Some special events (like Boo at the Zoo) are included in general admission, but others (like Roaring Nights) are not. You can find information about special events of both kinds here: https://www.brookfieldzoo.org/Events.

The zoo has a number of shopping and dining locations you can visit. If you wish to purchase food or goods at these places, that comes at an additional cost.

Shopping Locations at Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Bear Crossing
Coast Gifts
North Gate Shop
Seven Seas Gift Shop
South Gate Market
Stuffed Animal Kingdom
Treetop Shop

Dining Locations at Brookfield Zoo ChicagoA

All of the following dining options involve ordering at a counter (or kiosk). There is no table-service at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, but some restaurants do have indoor seating.

BZ Red Hots: pizza, burgers and fries with indoor and outdoor seating
Cup & Cone North: snack stand for ice cream and coffee
Cup & Cone South: snack stand for ice cream and coffee
Graze Kitchen: indoor restaurant with healthier entrees and grab-and-go offerings, also has outdoor seating
Leinie’s Lodge: beer, plus other beverages and light snacks
Roaring Oven: pizzas, sandwiches and snacks near the Big Cats
South Gate Market: grab-and-go snacks inside the large gift shop
Taco Cara: seasonal taco truck
The Coop: food truck serving chicken
The Original Rainbow Cone: seasonal ice cream truck
Wild Burger: burgers, hot dogs and beverages by the bears
plus more seasonal carts and kiosks on popular days

Wallaby standing on grass and looking to the side at Brookfield Zoo Chicago.

Visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago for Free, Save on Admission

Your best bet for saving money on your visit to Brookfield Zoo Chicago is to visit on one of the many MANY free days. Unlike other attractions in the state, you do not need to be a resident of Illinois to get free admission on these days. You do not need to belong to any kind of special group: you just show-up and walk through the gates!

These free days are typically during the coldest times of year. You can check the Brookfield Zoo Chicago website for the particular dates as the weather gets cooler. To get an idea about what to expect, see our post about the free days experience for the 2024-2025 winter season here: Visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago for Free This Winter.

Keep in mind that Brookfield Zoo Chicago still charges for parking and for those exhibits requiring an extra tickets, even on free days.

Guide to Other Ways to Save at Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Visiting on a free days is the easiest way to save at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, but there are other opportunities to save some money.

First, if you do live nearby, we suggest checking your local library for tickets and discounts. Your librarians may have tickets to hand-out or they might point you towards something like Explore More Illinois or the Museum Adventure Pass (https://www.museumadventure.org/)

Other groups of people like military personnel, those with SNAP benefits and school groups all get free or discounted admission. Check-out the zoo discount page here to see if any of those apply to you: https://www.brookfieldzoo.org/discountsandaccessprograms.

Finally, you can (potentially) save by purchasing a membership to Brookfield Zoo Chicago. That is what we have done and will continue to do. You can find information about different membership levels on the zoo’s website here: https://www.brookfieldzoo.org/membership.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago does not participate in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) reciprocal program, so we do not know of any other membership that will grant you access to Brookfield Zoo Chicago.

When to Visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is open every day of the year except for Thanksgiving and Christmas, so there are lots of good times to visit!

Hours

The zoo hours vary seasonally, but Brookfield Zoo Chicago is generally open from 9:30am to 6:00pm during the warmer busier months and from 10:00am to 5:00pm during the colder ones. During seasonal transitions, the zoo may have longer hours on weekends than on the weekdays.

Buildings and some experiences at the zoo begin to close before official closing time. This varies from about 30 to 60 minutes in advance of closing. Sometimes buildings are closed at other times for the animals’ well being.

Guide to the Best Times to Visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago

We have been to the zoo at all times of day in every season, see we think anytime is a good time to visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago, but we will still share some insight from our many visits.

Winter at the Zoo, Free Days and Holiday Magic

The coldest days at Brookfield Zoo Chicago are usually the least crowded. There are multiple wonderful indoor habitats at the zoo, but you do need to traverse outdoor pathways to reach them, and many people seem to stay away for this reason.

That is too bad, because winter is actually a wonderful time to visit the zoo. Many of the animals are more active in cooler weather, and you cannot forget all those free days. If you are looking for the lowest crowds at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, visit during the winter. Low expected crowds also means that not everything is open. For this reason, we would not make you only visit to Brookfield Zoo Chicago be one that happens in February, but it is a good time for repeat guests.

Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Of course, the exceptions to these low winter crowds are the wildly popular Holiday Magic dates. From November through early January, Brookfield Zoo Chicago gets all decked-out with over two million LED lights. Strolling the zoo grounds among these twinkling lights is a holiday tradition for many folks, and the crowds are heavy during Holiday Magic dates. To get a glimpse into the magic, check-out our post from last winter here: Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 5 Bright Tips for Visitors

Not all days during this time span are Holiday Magic dates though. Some days—mostly weekends—the zoo is open just in the late afternoon and evening for Holiday Magic. On the other days, the zoo is open for regular daytime hours. As you would expect, the lights stay up during these non-Holiday Magic dates, but not all of the effects and entertainment are active (plus the lights are not nearly as impressive in daylight). Accordingly, the dates with regular hours tend to be sparsely attended, and the designated Holiday Magic dates are busy. We like all of these days for different reasons. (If you want to try to visit Holiday Magic with lower crowds, opt for the coldest or wettest dates and bundle up.)

Summer at the Zoo

Summer is a great and generally busy time to visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago. When we visit on summer days, we tend to see lots of families, often extended ones, and people visiting from further away. The zoo is busy during the summer months, but this is also a time when almost everything is open! The Splash Pad at the Living Coast and the Butterflies! habitat are only open during the summer. Other exhibits that are closed intermittently in colder months also throw open their doors during the summer.

In fact, the zoo often brings in additional limited-time exhibits for the summer months. Past special attractions have included life-size moving dinosaurs and Ice Age creatures, a giant maze and a bird show. For summer 2025, we have the continued presence of the ferris wheel and the promise of the coming Tropic Forest habitat.

Summer is also the time for an increasingly popular concert series at the zoo called Roaring Nights. These concerts are ticketed separately from general admission and take place after regular hours. Those tickets sold out in 2024, so grab them now if you know you want them.

If you are visiting Brookfield Zoo Chicago during the summer months, we suggest taking advantage of the earlier opening time and later closing time. The hours just after opening and the late afternoon tend to be less busy than midday. Less busy for people, we should say, because the animals seem to be more active during these times of day. For these reasons, we like to visit early or late.

We are members, so we often visit the zoo for just a few hours at a time, but if you are staying all day, we have some suggestions for parts of the zoo that handle midday crowds well. That advice is later in this post.

Spring at the Zoo

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is also an arboretum, so spring is a beautiful times to visit! We like how the zoo feels like it is “waking up” during the spring months, and it is interesting to learn about the habitats of hibernating animals during this time.

The zoo itself can also feel like it is coming out of slumber. During the spring, the zoo hours start to lengthen, plus exhibits, shops and restaurants that were shuttered for much of the winter begin to open again.

The first pleasant weekend of the spring always seems to draw large crowds to Brookfield Zoo Chicago: everyone seems to have the same idea. Typical spring break weeks are also popular times to go to the zoo.

Finally, beware the spring field trips! You might plan a visit on a weekday expecting a calm zoo and encounter dozens and dozens of buses when you arrive. Of course, these groups usually need to be back at school for dismissal, so they disappear before mid-afternoon. Again, we will have some tips for handling crowds later in this post.

This last spring, the zoo also introduced Spring Fest, and we hope to see it return in 2026 and beyond.

Fall at the Zoo

Like spring, fall is a gorgeous time to visit the zoo. The weather in Brookfield tends to be very pleasant during the fall months, but the crowds are not too heavy. Still, as with every season we have described so far, there are exceptions to this. Boo at the Zoo is a popular event series at the zoo.

Boo at the Zoo usually takes place on the weekend days in October. There are extra offerings on these days, but they are part of regular admission and regular hours, so Boo at the Zoo is heavily attended. Plus, zoo-goers are encouraged to wear costumes, so these are popular and festive days.

In looking ahead to October 2025, Brookfield Zoo Chicago has also listed October weekdays as part of the event, so we will need to watch and see how that develops.

Large life-size sculpted tree in the Hamill Family Play Zoo building

Tips for Crowded Days at Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is a world class zoo, and sometimes it feels like the whole world is there. Luckily, there are many areas of the zoo that can handle crowds well, and we want to point you towards them plus give you some tips for handling busy days.

Arrive Early and See These First

As with many attractions, the least crowded times at Brookfield Zoo Chicago are the hours closest to opening and closing. We recommend you arrive at zoo near opening, if possible.

When you do enter, try focusing on the habitats that may get overwhelmed by crowds later in the day. Some of these locations might open slightly later than the zoo itself, but we still recommend trying to get to them as early as possible:

Tropic World / Tropic Forest: before it closed for massive enhancements, Tropic World was our top suggestion for what to visit early in the day at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. This is probably the most popular habitat at the zoo, and we anticipate it being even more popular when it reopens with its huge additions. At the time of writing, this habitat is closed, but when it reopens, prioritize it. This is a must-do (and it will be for most visitors).
Hamill Family Wild Encounters: This indoor/outdoor area bears a similar name to the Hamill Family Play Zoo, but do not get them confused. We love the Play Zoo and think it is worth a visit for anyone with kids (or anyone who wants to see koalas), but we save it for later in the day when our kids need some wiggle time. We actually recommend prioritizing a visit to the Wild Encounters area in the morning, because it provides opportunities to interact with some animals (wallabies, goats and parakeets) and this is best done before the zoo is overrun with crowds.
Great Bear Wilderness: At the Great Bear Wilderness there are indoor and outdoor viewing areas for bears, wolves, eagles and bison. These are all popular animals who draw crowds. The Big Cats on the other side of the zoo also draw bigs crowds, but they are bordered by large open areas. In contrast, the Great Bear Wilderness has charming winding paths and indoor spaces that can get overwhelmed by crowds. We suggest visiting here early (or late) for a little elbow room.

Where to Go When Crowds Are Heavy at Brookfield Zoo Chicago

When midday crowds get heavy at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, there are a few places we go for some calm. These suggestions will allow you to keep visiting animals and having fun but with some personal space.

Hoofed Animals: The pathway near the Hoofed Animals enclosure tends to be fairly calm even during busy times. These enclosures are on the north edge of the zoo and west of the north gate. The pathway here is wide, and—once people turn off by the giraffe enclosure—visitors do not tend to use this pathway as a means to getting quickly to the next exhibit. Visit the zebras here for a little peace. Any outdoor exhibit area with wide pathways tends to be a good spot during busy times, but these are the most out-of-the-way.
Outdoor Spaces at Hamill Family Play Zoo: We like the Hamill Family Play Zoo enough to have a post dedicated to it. The indoor area has so many great features that it can get pretty busy, but there are some lovely little nooks and crannies in the Play Zoo’s “yard” that most visitors seem to miss. Find somewhere to play out there if you need a break
Forest Preserve Nature Trail and Dragonfly Marsh: We would venture a guess that most visitors to Brookfield Zoo Chicago miss this area completely. This is a trail loop through a natural area around Swan Lake. When every other area of the zoo is busy, we head here for a breather. It never seems to be busy, and we have taken overwhelmed kids here for some quiet time in nature.

Polar bear traversing a rock in front of a waterfall at Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Must-Dos and Miscellany for Brookfield Zoo Chicago

This post is veering dangerously towards 5000 words, so we will wrap it up with some tips for must-dos at Brookfield Zoo Chicago and other miscellaneous tips.

Your must-sees at Brookfield Zoo Chicago are your favorite animals. Download the zoo’s app before your visit and scope them out. If we had to list some recommendations beyond that, we would advise you to see Tropic World & Tropic Forest when it reopens plus The Great Bear Wilderness and the giraffe enclosure. Groups with kids should absolutely visit The Hamill Family Play Zoo.
There are also three habitats that are not the headliners we just mentioned but we think are among the zoo’s best: Desert’s Edge, Clouded Leopard Rainforest and Habitat Africa: The Forest (we love okapi). These are smaller walk-through areas that provided added context for the environments they depict and they have some neat immersive elements. These first two also provide a lovely warm retreat on cold and wet days!
If you are visiting with little ones, try to make bathroom stops at the facilities in Hamill Family Play Zoo and Hamill Family Wild Encounters. There are some nice modifications for little ones here, including little potties. But for the prettiest bathrooms, we like the ones south of the painted dogs (there is a family restroom here too) and the ones by the macaws. There are also family restrooms in the Animal Ambassadors building, BZ Red Hots and the north parking lot.
Speaking of pretty spaces, keep your eyes open for artwork and architecture. The zoo is ninety years old, and many of the buildings are original. There are some great Art Deco details in these buildings and some gorgeous artwork courtesy of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Who knew the floor of a reptile and bird house could be a vintage work of art?
Guests are welcome to nurse anywhere in the zoo, but there are some designated spots with extra privacy and comfort in the following locations: BZ Red Hots, Feathers & Scales, Seven Seas and the South Gate Restrooms.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago has minimal restrictions on bringing food to the zoo, so bring your own food and water bottles to save some money. However, you cannot bring alcoholic beverages, glass containers or grills into the zoo grounds. There are water fountains with water bottle fillers dotted around the zoo grounds.
Do not be afraid to stop and observe the animals for awhile. Similarly, take some time to enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds of Brookfield Zoo Chicago. This is a great place to visit!

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