We have been sharing updates about Bramsen Tropical Forests, the massive new outdoor primate habitat now open at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Today we have a new and exciting update to share. Timed entry tickets are no longer required to visit Tropical Forests. In the initial opening period for this brand new habitat, you needed to…

Bramsen Tropical Forests at Brookfield Zoo Chicago is now open! This gorgeous outdoor space for gorillas, orangutans and monkeys is a dramatic expansion of the primate habitats at the zoo. And great news, the long closed Tropic Worlds indoor habitats have also reopened with Tropical Forests. Even better news, both Tropic Worlds and Tropical Forests…

The new Bramsen Tropical Forests habitat opens this Friday, July 11 at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. We have been eagerly watching this massive outdoor primate habitat rise from the ground, and we cannot wait until the opening. We will be visiting this new habitat for gorillas, orangutans and monkeys on the day it is open to…

Each year, we sign-up for the CLIMB Network membership that includes six museums in the greater Chicago area. We have gotten this children’s museums membership year after year, because we think it is the best deal for families with young kids around Chicago.

We have been waiting for this news for awhile! Bramsen Tropical Forests, the massive Brookfield Zoo Chicago primate habitat is officially opening on July 11, 2025. We have been eagerly watching the progress on this new home for gorillas, orangutans and monkeys, and we intend to be there on its opening day. We are so…

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…