Zoos

Tropic World

Name: Tropic World
Address: 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL 60513, Brookfield, IL, US
Telephone: (708) 688-8000
Rating: 4.5

★★★★☆ 4.5 (195 reviews)

📍 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL 60513

📞 (708) 688-8000

🌐 www.brookfieldzoo.org/BramsenTropicalForests

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–5 PM
Thursday	10 AM–5 PM
Friday	10 AM–5 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	10 AM–5 PM

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About Tropic World

Tropic World is a zoo in Brookfield, IL. Bramsen Tropical Forests habitat opened Summer 2025, featuring Western lowland gorillas, orangutans, spider monkeys, capuchins, and other primate species across multiple dynamic habitats with micro-climates modeled after Africa, Asia, and South America. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 195 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Zoo
Flagship Attraction: Bramsen Tropical Forests — one of largest primate habitats in U.S. zoos
Size: Nearly 3 acres
Featured Animals: Silverback gorillas, spider monkeys, orangutans, and 3 other primate species
Best For: All ages

💡 Did You Know?

🏛️Bramsen Tropical Forests habitat opened Summer 2025, featuring Western lowland gorillas, orangutans, spider monkeys, capuchins, and other primate species across multiple dynamic habitats with micro-climates modeled after Africa, Asia, and South America
⭐Tropic World includes an indoor Gorilla Conservation Center dedicated to learning about gorilla conservation, indicating an active conservation education program focused on endangered primates
🏛️The exhibit has been a multi-generational staple of Brookfield Zoo, with visitors reporting returning to the attraction as adults after visiting as children

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Don't miss the gorillas and orangutans - they're the must-see attractions at Tropic World and visitors consistently highlight their human-like behaviors and engaging activities like lounging, eating, and interacting with their environment.
💬Plan to see the new Bramsen Tropical Forests exhibit that opened Summer 2025 - this is a fresh addition to the attraction and offers updated habitat experiences beyond the classic Tropic World experience.
🕐Arrive early on weekdays to avoid crowds, as some visitors note the exhibit can get crowded, which may impact photo opportunities and viewing comfort, especially for popular animals like the gorillas and sloths.
💡Bring a camera or have your phone ready - the gorillas, orangutans, and sloths provide excellent photo opportunities, with visitors particularly noting memorable moments like sloths hanging on ropes and animals in entertaining poses.