Brookfield Zoo
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Hi there. I've been following this creation for quite some time now. It looks fantastic. I've been a longtime Chicagoan who has visited Brookfield Zoo all my life and I was always disappointed the master plan you are using as inspiration never came to fruition. However, this is no longer the case.
Last October the zoos longtime director retired and a new guy was brought in. Brookfield Zoo is in the process of making a brand new master plan to replace the one that was in place during the formers directors tenure. Some details have been revealed over the past week that indicate what will be included in this place. The first major project will be new gorilla and orangutans exhibits adjacent to Tropic World. The current gorilla exhibit may be given over to smaller African primates. Habitat Africa is being expanded with new exhibits for rhinos, zebras, antelope and ostriches. There is even talk of bringing back elephants and hippos into this area if the funding is there. There are also plans for smaller projects like new exhibits for praire dogs (with those interactive tunnel systems that are becoming more and more popular), macaws and koalas some point down the line
The new master plan is being fully unveiled in early 2023. I'm not encouraging you to stop what your doing, but I just thought you'd be interested to hear about this development. I also saw some discussion on the last page of this thread that talked about how the zoo has declined in quality and lossed some species. I agree, but I just wanted to spread the word that better days are ahead for Brookfield.
Here are some more details about the new master plan if you are curious.
www.dailyherald.com
Keep up the great work!
Last October the zoos longtime director retired and a new guy was brought in. Brookfield Zoo is in the process of making a brand new master plan to replace the one that was in place during the formers directors tenure. Some details have been revealed over the past week that indicate what will be included in this place. The first major project will be new gorilla and orangutans exhibits adjacent to Tropic World. The current gorilla exhibit may be given over to smaller African primates. Habitat Africa is being expanded with new exhibits for rhinos, zebras, antelope and ostriches. There is even talk of bringing back elephants and hippos into this area if the funding is there. There are also plans for smaller projects like new exhibits for praire dogs (with those interactive tunnel systems that are becoming more and more popular), macaws and koalas some point down the line
The new master plan is being fully unveiled in early 2023. I'm not encouraging you to stop what your doing, but I just thought you'd be interested to hear about this development. I also saw some discussion on the last page of this thread that talked about how the zoo has declined in quality and lossed some species. I agree, but I just wanted to spread the word that better days are ahead for Brookfield.
Here are some more details about the new master plan if you are curious.
New view of the zoo: Brookfield's leader bringing a veterinarian's touch to renovation plans
Approaching its 100th anniversary in 2034, Brookfield Zoo has been laying the groundwork for a capital campaign that would make dramatic changes to the 235-acre campus. In the first major project, the zoo plans to build outdoor primate habitats for Brookfield's western lowland gorillas and...
Keep up the great work!
this is great news. I grew up with that this zoo being my 'base' zoo (along with Lincoln Park Zoo). Always good to hear that more funding and improvements not just for the guests experience, but for the animals as well.Hi there. I've been following this creation for quite some time now. It looks fantastic. I've been a longtime Chicagoan who has visited Brookfield Zoo all my life and I was always disappointed the master plan you are using as inspiration never came to fruition. However, this is no longer the case.
Last October the zoos longtime director retired and a new guy was brought in. Brookfield Zoo is in the process of making a brand new master plan to replace the one that was in place during the formers directors tenure. Some details have been revealed over the past week that indicate what will be included in this place. The first major project will be new gorilla and orangutans exhibits adjacent to Tropic World. The current gorilla exhibit may be given over to smaller African primates. Habitat Africa is being expanded with new exhibits for rhinos, zebras, antelope and ostriches. There is even talk of bringing back elephants and hippos into this area if the funding is there. There are also plans for smaller projects like new exhibits for praire dogs (with those interactive tunnel systems that are becoming more and more popular), macaws and koalas some point down the line
The new master plan is being fully unveiled in early 2023. I'm not encouraging you to stop what your doing, but I just thought you'd be interested to hear about this development. I also saw some discussion on the last page of this thread that talked about how the zoo has declined in quality and lossed some species. I agree, but I just wanted to spread the word that better days are ahead for Brookfield.
Here are some more details about the new master plan if you are curious.
New view of the zoo: Brookfield's leader bringing a veterinarian's touch to renovation plans
Approaching its 100th anniversary in 2034, Brookfield Zoo has been laying the groundwork for a capital campaign that would make dramatic changes to the 235-acre campus. In the first major project, the zoo plans to build outdoor primate habitats for Brookfield's western lowland gorillas and...
Keep up the great work!
There is really a north and south section of this habitat...separated by the overhead/raised walkway. Here are a few shots showing how the animals traverse between the two areas. These is basically a underpass, that the guests can't really see as its hidden by rockwork, plantings, and mostly obscured views from the pathways.
Here is a video recap of the area around this habitat.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYKGLH58qIQ
Branching off of the snow leopard area is a place I call the East Transportation Hub. Basically its an area that has a monorail station, bathrooms, a shady picnic area and some snacks. This is a transition area to the next large animal habitat.
Here is the rest area
Looking down from above
Along the pathway
Here is the rest area
Looking down from above
Along the pathway
