Brookfield Zoo Chicago is a 235-acre zoo located just 12 miles west of Chicago in suburban Brookfield, Illinois. Brookfield Zoo Chicago is known throughout the world for innovative naturalistic, multi-species exhibits, and its international role in animal breeding and conservation. The zoo is home to more than 3,000 animals, including species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates. The animals inhabit naturalistic exhibits reminiscent of their native habitats. Outstanding exhibits include: Great Bear Wilderness, Habitat Africa! The Forest, The Living Coast, The Swamp, Seven Seas, Tropic World, Desert's Edge, and Habitat Africa: The Savannah.