The Ugly Duckling,
2200 N. Cannon Dr., Lincoln Park, Chicago,
Call 312-742-2000 for more details.
This is one of the most fun-filled zoos.
Lincoln Park Zoo opened its gates in 1868
with a pair of swans donated by New York's
Central Park. It is spread over 35-acres.
The highlight of Licoln Zoo is its Great
Ape House where, 24 gorillas have been kept
and are reported to be of the finest category.
You and your kids will be delighted to visit
this zoo which has the most beautiful animals
such as the fascinating elephants, lions,
gorillas and dancing peacocks. Don't forget
to stop by, the spectacular glass-dome Small
Mammal and Reptile House which also, houses
the much-loved koalas.
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Zoos
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First Ave. and
31st St., Chicago
Call 708-485-0263 for more details.
This is one of the largest zoos in Chicago.
Brookfield Zoo is spread over 216 acres
and houses over 2,700 animal residents.
You and your kids will be delighted to visit
this zoo which has the most beautiful animals
such as the fascinating giraffes, baboons,
scary wolves, green sea turtles, rare Siberian
tigers, snow leopards, and the adorable
dolphins at Seven Seas Panaroma…
The zoo also holds interesting exhibits
such as The Swamp, which re-creates the
bioregions of a southern cypress swamp and
an Illinois river scene and discusses what
people can do to protect wetlands also,
Tropic World, where you wander at tree-top
level with monkeys.
Nearby Hotels
Chicago Hotel Days Inn O'Hare
Chicago Hotel Super 8'0'Hare
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