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Brookfield, Illinois: Trachodon from NY World's Fair

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Brookfield Zoo

Address:
8400 W. 31st St., Brookfield, IL
Directions:
At 1st Ave. between Ogden Ave. and W. 31st St. There are exits to 1st Ave. from I-290 and I-55. Signs on 1st Ave. direct you to the Zoo main entrance and parking. The Trachodon stands outdoors, on the northwest side of the zoo, on the northeast side of Indian Lake, visible from the Salt Creek Nature Trail.
Hours:
M-F 10-5, Sa-Su 10-6 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
708-688-8000
Admission:
Adults $25, plus $15 to park.
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Trachodon from NY World's Fair

One of the nine life-size dinosaurs featured at Sinclair Dinoland, a popular exhibit at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair.

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Trachodon from NY World's Fair

The Trachodon is located on west side of walkway between Swan Lake and Habit Africa! The Forest.

[Margo D., 05/10/2018]

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