Dinos! Exhibits at Brookfield Zoo Through July

Brookfield Zoo Chicago opened its seasonal “Dinos!” attraction on May 22, spreading life-size dinosaur displays and themed activities across the suburban Chicago campus. The zoo said the experience includes 35 dinosaurs placed throughout a Dino Trail, along with a rib-cage tunnel, fossil-dig activities and photo stops. Admission to the attraction is included with regular zoo entry or membership, according to the zoo. The exhibit runs during zoo hours and is aimed at visitors of all ages, Brookfield Zoo Chicago says on its event page. The zoo’s materials describe the installation as a zoo-wide seasonal experience rather than a separate-ticket indoor show. Choose Chicago’s event listings also show the attraction on dates in June and July, matching the zoo’s description that it continues beyond mid-July. ### When can visitors see the dinosaur exhibit? (brookfieldzoo.org) May 22 marked the start of the run for “Dinos!,” Brookfield Zoo Chicago said in its official event listing and March 3 press release. The zoo lists the attraction as continuing through October 25, 2026, during regular zoo hours. Choose Chicago has separate calendar entries for the event on June 24 and July 18, reflecting that the exhibit remains open on multiple summer dates. That conflicts with the preliminary claim that the experience ends on July 12. (brookfieldzoo.org) The zoo’s own website lists the later October end date, and that is the more authoritative schedule. ### What is included once people are inside? Brookfield Zoo Chicago says visitors can walk among life-size dinosaurs stationed throughout the grounds and pass through a “massive rib-cage tunnel.” The zoo also lists a giant fossil to climb on, a fossil dig area and themed photo opportunities. (brookfieldzoo.org) The zoo’s March 3 press release said the experience features 35 life-size dinosaurs. A separate zoo release describing the summer program said more than 20 of those figures are animatronic, adding motion to the outdoor displays. (choosechicago.com) ### Is it a separate ticket or part of zoo admission? Brookfield Zoo Chicago says “Dinos!” is free with zoo admission or membership. The event page and related listings do not describe a separate base ticket for the exhibit itself. (brookfieldzoo.org) The zoo also ties the attraction to additional paid or timed experiences, including dinosaur-themed food, Mold-A-Rama souvenirs and a virtual reality dinosaur adventure. Third-party listings and local coverage mention the “Ultimate T. (brookfieldzoo.org) Rex” VR experience and themed concessions, but the zoo’s own event materials are the clearest source for what is broadly available on site. ### Are there related events tied to the exhibit? Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s events calendar lists “Dinos After Dark” as an after-hours program and separately advertises a Dino Dash fun run inside the zoo. (brookfieldzoo.org) The zoo’s summer events page includes “Dinos After Dark” among its 2026 seasonal offerings. Local coverage and the zoo’s promotional materials identify July 11 for “Dinos After Dark” and May 30 for the Dino Dash run. Those events sit alongside the main daytime exhibit rather than replacing regular access to the dinosaur trail. (brookfieldzoo.org) ### Where is the exhibit and where should visitors check details? Brookfield Zoo Chicago is at 8400 31st Street in Brookfield, Illinois, according to regional event listings. The dinosaur displays are spread across the zoo grounds, not confined to a single building. (brookfieldzoo.org) The zoo’s official event page carries the current dates, attractions and “know before you go” details. As of May 24, 2026, that page lists “Dinos!” through October 25, with regular zoo-hour access and related summer programming posted separately on the zoo’s events calendar. (secretchicago.com) (brookfieldzoo.org) (visitchicagosouthland.com)