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Brookfield Zoo animals receive 4th of July treats
In celebration of the July 4th holiday, Brookfield Zoo gave its animals red, white, and blue patriotic-themed treats.
BROOKFIELD, Ill. - In celebration of the July 4th holiday, Brookfield Zoo gave its animals red, white, and blue patriotic-themed treats.
Hudson, a polar bear, and Axhi, a brown bear, enjoyed fruit frozen inside colorful ice blocks. Axhi also had corn on the cob.
California sea lions and grey seals enjoyed "Happy 4th of July" ice, gelatin, and fish.
Georgie, one of Brookfield Zoo’s grey seals, was treated to red, white, and blue gelatin in celebration of the July 4th holiday. | Jim Schulz/CZS-Brookfield Zoo Georgie, one of Brookfield Zoo’s grey seals, was treated to red, white, and blue gelatin in celebration of the July 4th holiday. | Jim Schulz/CZS-Brookfield Zoo In celebration of the July 4th holiday, several animals at Brookfield Zoo, including Hudson, one of Brookfield Zoo’s polar bears, received red, white, and blue enrichment. His included a variety of fruit frozen in colored ice blocks. | Jim Schulz/CZS-Brookfield Zoo In celebration of the July 4th holiday, several animals at Brookfield Zoo, including Hudson, one of Brookfield Zoo’s polar bears, received red, white, and blue enrichment. His included a variety of fruit frozen in colored ice blocks. | Jim Schulz/CZS-Brookfield Zoo In celebration of the July 4th holiday, several animals at Brookfield Zoo, including Hudson, one of Brookfield Zoo’s polar bears, received red, white, and blue enrichment. His included a variety of fruit frozen in colored ice blocks. | Jim Schulz/CZS-Brookfield Zoo Axhi, a brown bear at Brookfield Zoo, was treated to patriotic-themed enrichment in celebration of the 4th of July holiday. | Jim Schulz/CZS-Brookfield Zoo Axhi, a brown bear at Brookfield Zoo, was treated to patriotic-themed enrichment in celebration of the 4th of July holiday. | Jim Schulz/CZS-Brookfield Zoo Taylor, a California sea lion at Brookfield Zoo, seemed to enjoy July 4th-themed enrichment he received from his animal care staff. | Jim Schulz/CZS-Brookfield Zoo SUBSCRIBE TO FOX 32 CHICAGO ON YOUTUBE
The treats provide mental and physical stimulation for the animals, offering a change from their regular routine.
The zoo is located at 8400 31st Street in Brookfield.