Brookfield Zoo Chicago holding blood drive Thursday with free admission, gift card for donors

The Brookfield Zoo Chicago is holding a blood drive Thursday.

It comes as the American Red Cross says they continue experience a national blood emergency.

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Eligible donors can roll up their sleeves Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Brookfield Zoo Chicago's Discovery Center.

All pre-registered donors will receive free admission to the zoo, free parking as well as a $20 gift card and special edition Red Cross hat.

For more information and to donate, visit www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=BrookfieldZoo