Brookfield Zoo

8400 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-2200

Description: BROOKFIELD. Spread across more than 216 acres, this zoo houses thousands of animals from around the world. Zoo residents live in specially designed, walk-through environments so visitors can view them in natural settings. Highlights include the Living Coast, which showcases 60 species in recreated waterfalls and ocean depths reminiscent of the western coasts of Peru and Chile. You also don't want to miss the dolphins at Brookfield's Seven Seas Panorama.
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Lincoln Park Zoo

2200 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614 312-742-2000

Description: LINCOLN PARK. An ape house, a birdhouse, and a working model of a five-acre midwestern farm are just a few examples of what makes this zoo special. Founded in 1868 and known as America's oldest free public zoo, the Lincoln Park Zoo still manages to charge no admission and remains open year-round. Set on scenic park grounds with lush lawns and pleasant walkways, the zoo greets visitors with the beauty of Georgian Revival buildings and a spectacular greenhouse. Prominent zoo residents include elephants, giraffes, sea lions, gorillas, reptiles, and an endangered Siberian tiger.
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