Brookfield Zoo Unveils New Exhibits and Welcomes Baby Squirrel Monkey

New Tropical Forests Exhibit:: The $66 million 'Tropical Forests' exhibit, the largest in Brookfield Zoo Chicago's history, officially opened, providing gorillas and orangutans with outdoor habitats where they can feel grass, sunlight and breeze for the first time.

Close Gorilla Encounters:: The exhibit features approximately 2,700 square feet of glass viewing panels, allowing visitors to experience close encounters with gorillas and other primates.

Baby Squirrel Monkey:: A new baby squirrel monkey was born at Brookfield Zoo as part of a species survival plan. The young male can be seen at the 'Tropic World: South America' exhibit.

Conservation Efforts:: The zoo encourages stewardship by inviting patrons to recycle old cellphones at a drop-off station inside the new Gorilla Conservation Center to reduce demand for coltan, a mineral mined in gorilla habitats.

Economic Impact:: The Tropical Forests project created 336 temporary jobs and is expected to generate over $182 million in total economic activity.

A:: The 'Tropical Forests' exhibit cost $66 million.

A:: The exhibit features western lowland gorillas, Bornean orangutans, spider monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and Colobus monkeys.

A:: The baby squirrel monkey can be seen at the 'Tropic World: South America' exhibit.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago has opened its new 'Tropical Forests' exhibit, offering visitors an immersive experience with gorillas and other primates.

The zoo is committed to conservation efforts and encourages visitors to participate in recycling programs.

A new baby squirrel monkey has been born at the zoo, adding to the excitement of the new exhibits.

The 'Tropical Forests' exhibit is part of the zoo's long-term plan to enhance animal wellness and education.