BROOKFIELD - Brookfield Zoo Chicago is kicking off spring with exciting events, animal encounters, and extended hours.

Brookfield Zoo released its full lineup of spring events Tuesday, including its first ever Spring Fest, an Easter-themed Brunch with the Bunny, and several after-hours events for visitors over 21.

For the first time, Brookfield Zoo will be holding a "Spring Fest" this April. The event, filled with celebrations, music and activities will honor Earth month and the start of the spring season.

Pepe the Humboldt penguin was hatched at Brookfield Zoo Chicago 13 years ago. The contest is a bracket-style competition based on public voting. The first round of voting ends Tuesday, March 18.

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W ith an average of 2 million annual guests, Brookfield Zoo Chicago (brookfieldzoo.org) is one of the Chicago area's major attractions- and president and CEO Dr. Mike Adkesson is committed to ...

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