Welcome to BonkoZoo

Recently voted Best Zoo and America’s Top Free Attraction, the Zoo is dedicated to connecting people to animals. Annually, approximately 3 million visitors get the opportunity to experience 17,000+ animals in the Zoo’s care.

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The Beginning

Foundation
Staff

Mark Stivenson
Executive Director

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David Perkins
Director of Development

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Robert Brooks
Development Associate

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Zoo Life

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our mission

We provide the finest care to the animals in our parks and redouble our efforts to protect wildlife around the world.

Visitors’ Reviews

“The Bonko Zoo is amazing! Secluded woods with beautiful animals give you a fantastic chance to escape the city for somewhile!”

Sarah Simpson, 34 y.o.

“Bonko Zoo, you are the best! We were so pleased to support an animals by visiting your fantastic place! Definitely will come back! “

Katherine Jenkins, 29 y.o.

“The Bonko Zoo’s team are fantastic, passionate people who turn every our visit into an exciting journey! Highly recommended!”

James Green, 29 y.o.

Contact Us

8500, Lorem Street, Chicago, IL, 55030