Brookfield Zoo offers a variety of rental options to enhance your zoo experience, including strollers, wagons, wheelchairs, and electronic convenience vehicles (ECVs). Whether you’re visiting with young children, have mobility challenges, or simply want to explore the zoo in comfort, these rentals can make your day more enjoyable.
Strollers and Wagons
Brookfield Zoo provides several options for strollers and wagons to accommodate families with young children. You can choose from a single stroller, a double stroller, or a larger wagon, depending on your needs. The rental prices range from $10 to $13, with a $10 deposit required.
| Rental Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Wagon | $13.00 (plus $10 deposit) |
| Dolphin Stroller | $10.00 (plus $10 deposit) |
| Single Stroller | $10.00 (plus $10 deposit) |
| Double Stroller | $13.00 (plus $10 deposit) |
Stroller locks are also available for an additional deposit, ensuring your child’s safety while you explore the zoo.
Wheelchairs and ECVs
For visitors with mobility challenges, Brookfield Zoo offers both manual wheelchairs and electronic convenience vehicles (ECVs) for rent. The wheelchair rental is $15, while the ECV rental is $30. A credit card is required as a deposit for these rentals.
| Rental Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Wheelchair | $15.00 (credit card required for deposit) |
| Electronic Convenience Vehicle (ECV) | $30.00 (credit card required for deposit) |
It’s important to note that the availability of ECVs and wheelchairs is limited, so it’s recommended to reserve them in advance to ensure availability during your visit.
Reservations and Availability
Reservations are not required for strollers or wagons, as they are available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, for ECVs and wheelchairs, it’s highly recommended to make a reservation in advance to guarantee their availability.
You can contact the ADA Coordinator at (708) 688-8338 to reserve an ECV or wheelchair for your visit to Brookfield Zoo.
Accessibility Features
Brookfield Zoo is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all visitors. In addition to the rental options, the zoo offers various accessibility features, including:
- Accessible parking
- Accessible picnic tables
- Accessible exhibits
- BZ Care Kits for guests with sensory disabilities, which include visual schedule books, noise-deafening headphones, name tags, and stickers.
External Rental Options
If you prefer to rent mobility equipment from a third-party provider, Cloud of Goods offers scooter rentals for Brookfield Zoo visitors. They provide lightweight mobility scooters, heavy-duty mobility scooters, and electric kick scooters, which can be delivered to your hotel, vacation home, or directly to the zoo.
Contact Information
For more information or to make a reservation for an ECV or wheelchair, you can visit the Brookfield Zoo website or contact the ADA Coordinator at (708) 688-8338.
For general inquiries, you can call the Brookfield Zoo at (708) 688-8000.
References:
– Brookfield Zoo. (n.d.). Stroller, Wagon, Wheelchair and ECV Rentals. Retrieved from https://www.brookfieldzoo.org/rentals
– Brookfield Zoo. (n.d.). Accessibility. Retrieved from https://www.brookfieldzoo.org/accessibility
– Cloud of Goods. (n.d.). Scooter Rental for Brookfield Zoo. Retrieved from https://www.cloudofgoods.com/brookfield-zoo-scooter-rental-chicago-il-29001_1_26_32_29001