Chicago Zoological Society Brookfield Zoo
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Grants
27
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Total Awarded
$5,802,200
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Years
1979 - 2016
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Categories
Grants
2016 (5 years)
$625,000
The Chicago Zoological Society (the Society), started in 1921, is most well-known for its primary program, the Brookfield Zoo. The Brookfield Zoo is located on 216 acres west of Chicago, and houses more than 4,300 animals, including birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. The Brookfield Zoo is recognized as one of the top zoos in the nation and Chicago’s most popular outdoor cultural attraction: 2.1 million individuals visit its exhibits annually. In addition to running the Brookfield Zoo, the Society runs two Centers: the Center for Animal Care and Welfare and the Center for Conservation Leadership. In each of these three primary areas of work, the Society’s programs focus on education and community outreach, research, and conservation. It holds conservation partnerships with a number of local, national, and international organizations, including the Dallas Zoo and Bioparque Temaiken in Argentina. This award is recommended as renewed support for the general operations of Chicago Zoological Society.
2008 (1 year)
$50,000
In support of the Global Conservation Leadership Program for Youth.
2002 (3 years)
$750,000
In support of the Hamill Family Play Zoo endowment, the Learning Center, and planning activities for exhibition facilities for reptiles, amphibians and birds (over three years).
2000 (1 year)
$50,000
To support the project Explore! A Child's Nature.
1999 (1 year)
$50,000
To support the project Explore! A Child's Nature.
1996 (2 years 9 months)
$550,000
To support program and staff development, and to plan the Children's Zoo and Habitat Africa exhibits (over two years).
1995 (1 year)
$47,200
To develop the Advanced Training Program in the Conservation of Biological Diversity.
1993 (1 year)
$15,000
To support the attendance of scientists from developing countries at the Species Survival Commission meeting at the World Conservation Union General Assembly in Argentina.
1993 (3 years)
$90,000
In support of general operations (over three years).
1993 (1 year)
$450,000
To support staff development and planning a model program to become a conservation center (over two years).
1991 (1 year)
$150,000
In support of general operations (over two years).
1990 (1 year)
$25,000
A planning grant to support conservation activities in Madagascar.
1988 (3 years)
$225,000
In support of general operations (over three years).
1986 (1 year)
$120,000
In support of general operations (over two years).
1986 (1 year 8 months)
$1,000,000
In support of general operations.
1984 (1 year)
$90,000
In support of general operations.
1983 (1 year)
$5,000
In support of general operations.
1982 (1 year)
$15,000
In support of general operations.
1981 (1 year)
$25,000
In support of general operations.
1980 (1 year)
$25,000
In support of general operations.
1979 (1 year)
$25,000
In support of general operations.
