First Responders Day

Join Brookfield Zoo Chicago in celebrating and showing appreciation for firefighters, EMS workers, police officers, and other first responders on Sunday, September 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those entering the Zoo’s South Gate will pass under an American flag displayed between ladder trucks from Brookfield and Riverside’s fire departments.

At the Zoo’s Roosevelt Fountain guests can meet with representatives from approximately 30 agencies from Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, who will be on hand to showcase the vehicles and equipment they use to keep their communities safe.

We are also honored to welcome The 100 Club as part of the day’s activities. The 100 Club is a vital organization that provides financial and emotional support to the families of first responders who have tragically lost their lives in the line of duty. Their presence will offer an opportunity for the community to learn more about their mission and the critical support they provide.

You may also like the following events from Brookfield Zoo Chicago:

• This Saturday, 23rd August, 06:00 pm, Zoo Uncorked: Wines & Vines in Brookfield
• Next month, 12th September, 06:00 pm, Frontera Farm to Table Dinner in Brookfield
• Next month, 20th September, 04:00 pm, Animal Adoption Adventure in Brookfield