Brookfield, Illinois is set to celebrate the big 9-0 in style as Brookfield Zoo gears up for its 90th anniversary with a towering addition—a 130-foot-tall Ferris Wheel, giving visitors a bird's-eye view of the zoo's inhabitants and the iconic Chicago skyline.

Starting March 15 and available through the end of 2024, this sky-high attraction, positioned conveniently just east of the zoo's Roosevelt Fountain promises an unforgettable spin with the cityscapes and giraffes blending into one panoramic vista, and let's be honest, who wouldn't want to gawk at a giraffe from above? Single rides are ticketed at $8 a pop—unless you're a member, then it's a discounted $6, or if you're the cream of the crop with an Unlimited-level membership, you swoop in for free, as per FOX 32 Chicago.

And if towering Ferris Wheels weren't enough excitement, the folks over at WGNTV report that Spring at Brookfield Zoo is looking like a bonanza of new attractions including the Ferris wheel with its 24 gondolas and glow-up LED lights, Easter hopping madness with a duo of bunny events, and the June grand opening of a new aviary featuring sandhill cranes and prairie chickens.

But the fun doesn't stop there—get ready to roll up your sleeves, because the zoo's lineup is wilder than the flamingos you might be feeding come summertime with a laundry list of close encounters, feeding frenzies including sharks and macaws, and even a sold out Otter Adventure, looks like if you were vying for some otter love, you're out of luck already; find the specifics and dates at WGNTV's coverage.