Brookfield Zoo Chicago Main Entrance Lot (Explorer-tier+ members)
8400 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513
Free parking conditions
Free with Explorer-tier Brookfield Zoo Chicago membership
Present membership (physical card, Apple Wallet, or app) at the gate Free parking at the Main Entrance only.
Free with Adventurer-tier Brookfield Zoo Chicago membership
Present membership (physical card, Apple Wallet, or app) at the gate Free parking at both the Main Entrance and South Gate.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago Main Entrance Lot (Explorer-tier+ members) is in Brookfield, Chicago. Free with Explorer-tier Brookfield Zoo Chicago membership. Free with Adventurer-tier Brookfield Zoo Chicago membership. The rules below come from the operator’s own parking page.
How it becomes free or discounted
Free with Explorer-tier Brookfield Zoo Chicago membership
What you have to do: Present membership (physical card, Apple Wallet, or app) at the gate
Free parking at the Main Entrance only.
Free with Adventurer-tier Brookfield Zoo Chicago membership
What you have to do: Present membership (physical card, Apple Wallet, or app) at the gate
Free parking at both the Main Entrance and South Gate.
Rates and the car park itself
- Hours
- 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Explorer tier (Individual, Family, and Senior) includes free parking at the Main Entrance only. Adventurer tier (the premier level) upgrades this to free parking at both the Main Entrance and South Gate. Membership is presented via printed card, Apple Wallet, or the Brookfield Zoo Chicago app.
“Free Main Entrance parking”
Source: official parking page checked 2026-07-26
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FAQ
How do I get parking validated at Brookfield Zoo Chicago Main Entrance Lot (Explorer-tier+ members)?
Free or discounted parking with Explorer-tier Brookfield Zoo Chicago membership. Present membership (physical card, Apple Wallet, or app) at the gate Free parking at the Main Entrance only.
What are the parking hours at Brookfield Zoo Chicago Main Entrance Lot (Explorer-tier+ members)?
9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.