SSA Group at the Brookfield Zoo

On Monday, the SSA Group Brookfield Zoo team had an absolute blast at our DEI Workshop! The workshop incorporated improv and team building activities- focused on support, inclusion, communication and building stronger connections with each other.

Everyone was able to get involved and left the workshop wanting to continue to do more of these in the future. Dionna Griffin-Irons thank you so much for doing this for our team. It was so much fun!

Does anyone else have the Holiday Blues? We sure do!❄️

What a better way to destress than a Mario Kart Tournament! Please keep all shells and banana peels in the game😆

Today, we honor Martin Luther King Jr. and his pursuit to build an inclusive world rooted in acceptance, equality and love.

Yesterday was Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! ❤️ Our team took over some pastries to our Law Enforcement team for them to have during their meeting! We appreciate everything they do for us and the zoo ❤️

Its cold outside! Make sure to stop by one of our gift shops to purchase a Chakra Scarf and a Terracotta Mug to keep you and your beverage warm this winter season! ❤️

How can we not end the year with some Holiday CHEER?! Cue the cheering picture! We had our Leadership Holiday Party recently at and everyone had a BLAST! We had delicious food from , personalized gifts for every supervisor, did some quarterly/yearly recognition and played some awesome games! Heres to 2023! ❤️

This year our Retail Team is taking donations for La Rabida's Children's Hospital in the heart of Chicago's Southside! Stop by one of our Gift Shop and purchase a plush to donate to La Rabida's Children's Hospital. Our team has been very excited and happy knowing they are going to make a difference on a Children's Holiday Season ❤️

We're all about LIGHTS during holiday magic!!! Either the over two million in the park, or one of our shining co-workers, the SSA Group and Brookfield Zoo provide a fun and happy environment for our animals, visitors, and staff. Happy Holiday Magic!

Happy Holiday Magic 🎄, we’ve certainly had an awesome start to ours! Across the zoo, there are over two million lights on trees, in our 600 foot light tunnel, and on our animal sculptures. Look out for new goodies at retail and food locations, especially our favorite: the funnel cakes at Wild Bites 😋 Yum! Thanks to our amazing team for their great work and dedication during the holiday season!

Holiday Magic is here and were filled with Holiday CHEER! Dont forget to purchase your Holiday Ug with some Hot Chocolate and Marshmallow delight!❄️

For World Kindness Day, our Retail Leadership Team created "What I appreciate about you" boards! Each leader wrote something they appreciate about each other on their boards and shared it after!

Last Thursday, we went to Morton East High School and connected with students, during their lunch hour, to see who was interested in a job with SSA Group at Brookfield Zoo! Those who showed interested have been coming in for in-person interviews yesterday and today! How exciting! ✨

REMINDER: Frontera Grill is headed to Brookfield Zoo on Friday, Oct. 7! 🦓🐆🦍

Proceeds from this once-in-a-lifetime, family-style charity dinner benefit our Frontera Farmer Foundation and the Chicago Zoological Society.

Details & ticket info: link in our bio!

On Wednesday, our Retail Leadership team got together and played some games, ate some delicious food (thank you culinary), and had an AMAZING time together. We wonder who won at Giant Jenga!😲

THIS JUST IN: Frontera Grill is headed to Brookfield Zoo on Friday, Oct. 7! 🦓🐆🦍

Proceeds from this once-in-a-lifetime, family-style charity dinner benefit our Frontera Farmer Foundation and the Chicago Zoological Society.

Details & ticket info: link in our bio!

We remember the lives lost, the survivors, the hero’s, and the unity that followed.

Happy Labor Day from all of us at SSA at Brookfield Zoo! Thank you to all of our team members for working hard this holiday weekend! We could not do it without you! ❤️

On Monday, August 15th Nick was recognized by for being a leader in the I/DD Community as an employee with SSA at Brookfield Zoo! ❤️ We attended as honorees and received the Advocacy Leadership Award, along with Nick, during their 46th Annual Golf Outing. We love having Nick as a part of our team!

We need to TACO about the food truck, Taco Caja! 🤤 Tacos, esquite, and churros?! Next time you are here, you need to check it out!

The retail team has been busy capturing the moments and it looks picture perfect. 📸

What a wonderful time our guests had during the Progressive Dinner this past Sunday! Can you blame them? Just look at the awesome food and beverages, set-up, friendly staff, and the views! 😍 Don't forget to book YOUR next event with us!

Our Catering & Culinary Teams did THAT! The Women s Board of the Chicago Zoological Society hosted their annual Wines in the Wild fundraiser this past Saturday, June 11th. The event was wonderful and the food? DELICIOUS!

Great things are happening at our South Gate Gift Shop! Are you ready for it?! 🎉

On Tuesday, May 24th, our Admin team went out to the IMPACT Center at Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township to host an Orientation for some of their members. Along with the help of their Director, Will Tunstall, it was a success and they all began their summer jobs this past Friday! Welcome to the SSA at Brookfield Zoo Family❤️

Looking for an opportunity to work at Brookfield Zoo? SSA Group, the Zoo's partner for concessions, retail, culinary, and catering, is hiring for numerous positions STARTING AT $15 PER HOUR. Whether you're ready to apply or just want more information, check out the job fair on Saturday, May 14th from 11 am to 2 pm at the Discovery Center. Please enter at the South Gate and follow the signs. We look forward to meeting you!