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Location
What you should know
Parking
Paid parking $15 per car. Free admission with Chicago Public Library Brookfield Zoo Passport (family of 4), but parking still required.
Best time
Visit on a weekday or during off-peak hours to avoid the heavy crowds expected in the coming weeks following the recent reopening—the aquarium has been noted as the busiest attraction at the venue.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the touch tank and plan ahead if you're interested in the shark dive experience, as these interactive exhibits are popular and may have limited availability or scheduling.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Highlights
- Giraffes with indoor and outdoor viewing areas, rhinos
- Interactive Experience
- Giraffe feeding ($10)
- Admission
- $25 adults, $18 kids, $15 parking
- Free Option
- Chicago Public Library cardholders can get free admission via Brookfield Zoo Passport
What visitors say
The giraffes are so beautiful! I love how there’s multiple areas to see them. The indoor area really gives you a close view of the giraffes. My daughter is currently obsessed with giraffes so this was such a treat for her. We wished the…
8/2022 5* Always good here. 3/2021 We typically do this exhibit when at the zoo. The favorite of course is the Giraffe's. Who can't love something 12' tall or more and a tongue as long as theirs?
One of my favorite parts of Brookfield Zoo are seeing the Giraffes! I can watch these cuties graze for hours if I have the time. You can feed the giraffes if you're interested, but the cost is $10. Admission, parking, and the price for…
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Did You Know?
- South Pacific Aquarium features an underwater tropical shark habitat as a primary exhibit, with an interactive shark dive experience available to visitors
- The aquarium recently reopened and is launching a new living coral area exhibit later this year
- The facility maintains a warm indoor environment designed to replicate South Pacific tropical conditions, making it an appealing destination during cooler weather
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