Brookfield in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
South Gate
Dedicated in 1934
— Brookfield Zoo —
Erected by Chicago Zoological Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.
Location. 41° 49.854′ N, 87° 50′ W. Marker is in Brookfield, Illinois, in Cook County. The marker is to the right of the entryway to the zoo from the South Gate. The South Gate is accessible by taking Golf Road, near Riverside-Brookfield High School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8400 31st Street, Brookfield IL 60513, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hamill Family Play Zoo (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Swamp (about 300 feet away); Partners in Conservation (about 500 feet away); Baboon Island (about 500 feet away); Theodore Roosevelt Fountain (about 800 feet away); Australia House (approx. ¼ mile away); Bourbon Spring (approx. 0.7 miles away); Stephen Van Rensselaer Forbes Home Site (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brookfield.
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Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 24, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 25, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 5. submitted on September 25, 2023. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.