The Latest Breaking News from Chicago Zoological Society

Pandas are leaving U.S. zoos. They made their American debut in Chicago.

The departure of Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their cub Xiao Qi Ji at the National Zoo means the only giant pandas left in the United States are at the Atlanta Zoo. The first live panda seen in the United States arrived at Brookfield Zoo in 1937.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 13, 2023

Chicago Zoological Society helps Florida dolphin calf swim to safety

The Sarasota Dolphin Research Program has led two dolphin rescues in just over two months. The program is run by the Chicago Zoological Society, which operates Brookfield Zoo.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 4, 2023