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Visitor tip
Don't miss the Okapi exhibit - visitors consistently highlight them as a unique and fascinating animal with interesting biology. They're a hidden gem within this smaller attraction.
Best time
Visit during warmer months to explore both the well-decorated indoor exhibits and the outdoor paths. Indoor exhibits alone make it worthwhile year-round, but the outdoor experience is weather-dependent.
Visitor tip
This is currently the only place in the zoo to see a crocodile since they were removed from the swamp area, making it a must-visit for reptile enthusiasts.
What visitors say
This one is smaller but a hidden gem in the zoo. The Okapi are an extremely interesting animal. So unique looking and unique biology. Since the crocodiles have been removed from the swamp. This is the only place I believe in the zoo to…
Always a fun area to visit. The indoor exhibits are interesting and well decorated, and there are several outdoor paths to be explored in warmer weather as well.
8/2022 5* Always a good time to see the Giraffes and other animals. 3/2021 5* Good exhibit.
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Did You Know?
- Habitat Africa! The Forest features Okapi, an extremely unique-looking animal with distinctive biology that visitors find particularly interesting
- The forest exhibit is notably smaller than other zoo sections but is considered a hidden gem within Brookfield Zoo Chicago
- This is one of the only places in the zoo where visitors can see crocodiles, as they have been removed from the swamp exhibit
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