Brookfield Zoo Hosts Facebook Live Chats To 'Bring The Zoo To You' During COVID-19 Closure

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Brookfield, Ill. (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Brookfield Zoo is bringing the zoo to you!

With Brookfield Zoo temporarily closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Chicago Zoological Society staff has implemented “Bringing the Zoo to You” animal chats via Facebook Live.

On weekdays at 11 a.m., people can tune in to the zoo’s Facebook page.

Animal care specialists will feature one or more of the zoo’s animals each weekday and share plenty of facts, as well as answer questions.

Upcoming live chats include Mexican wolves, dwarf Nigerian goats, California sea lions, and a tamandua.

Those who cannot tune in at 11 a.m. on Facebook will be able to access “Bringing the Zoo to You” videos later on Brookfield Zoo’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.

The Facebook Live chats have been scheduled for weekdays while the zoo is closed.

This is a great way to keep yourself and your children entertained while at home. Plus, it is educational!

Brookfield Zoo announced Wednesday that the zoo will be closed until May to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Starting Thursday, the zoo’s buildings and grounds will be closed to the public through April 30, Chicago Zoological Society officials said in a statement. For the past week, the zoo was open to guests with limited access.

Effective Thursday, March 19, Brookfield Zoo will close all facilities to the public through April 30 to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of our guests, volunteers, staff, and animals are of paramount importance. More: https://t.co/KVLiPrLuZ1 pic.twitter.com/gPdn5nqQja

— Brookfield Zoo (@brookfield_zoo) March 18, 2020

Animal care specialists and veterinary staff will continue to care for animals at the zoo during the period, officials said.