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Brookfield Zoo Chicago unveils $500M makeover
The new plan also includes an amphitheater, which will take at least 15 years to complete. It's part of the zoo's 30-year vision.
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The new plan also includes an amphitheater, which will take at least 15 years to complete. It's part of the zoo's 30-year vision.
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