As Chicago shakes off winter, Brookfield Zoo Chicago is springing to life with a vibrant lineup of events and experiences from Earth Month in April through May 2026—giving guests plenty of reasons to get outside, explore and reconnect with wildlife. Guests will have more opportunities to see animals exploring, climbing and soaking up the sunshine throughout their habitats. At the James & Elizabeth Bramsen Tropical Forests, primates can often be spotted outside when temperatures reach 60 degrees Fahrenheit (weather permitting). Guests exploring the outdoor trail can now see how their strength measures up to primates in a new “tug of war” experience. In The Living Coast, new seahorses will soon make their debut, while the recently renovated Macaws Habitat invites guests to get closer to some of the Zoo’s most brilliantly colored birds in a vibrant new space.  More information about upcoming events and tips for planning your next visit are available at brookfieldzoo.org.

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