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BROOKFIELD - The Chicago Zoological Society, based on the guidance set forth by state and local officials, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and consistent with the Forest Preserves of Cook County and the Chicago Botanic Gardens, has decided to close all indoor public spaces and events at Brookfield Zoo effective March 14 through at least April 1.

This includes all indoor animal exhibits, the Discovery Center, restaurants and gift shops. Food and merchandise will be available for purchase only at outdoor walk-up locations and mobile food and merchandise carts.