BROOKFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- The Brookfield Zoo celebrated a huge milestone Thursday, marking 100 years since they broke ground.
A photo from October 27, 1922, shows the official groundbreaking ceremony.
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That date was chosen because it was the birthday of Former President Teddy Roosevelt, who was considered to be the nation's leading naturalist, zoo officials said.
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Brookfield Zoo sits on land owned by the Forest Preserves of Cook County.