Zoos & Aquariums

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Lincoln Park Zoo

This is one of Chicago's most delightful locations to visit during any season. It is open year round, every single day, and admission is always free. For Chicago locals, this is "the zoo." It’s part of a city kid's childhood. If you grew up in Chicago, chances are you have memories of picnicking on the zoo lawns, playing by its lagoons and touring its many animal exhibits. One trip here and your family will want to make the zoo a surefire weekend stop for years to come.

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Brookfield Zoo

The zoo covers an area of 216 acres and houses around 450 species of animals. Brookfield Zoo's North GateBrookfield Zoo, also known as Chicago Zoological Park,opened on July 1, 1934 and quickly gained international recognition for using moats and ditches, instead of cages, to separate animals from visitors. The zoo was also the first in America to exhibit giant pandas.

Cosley Zoo

Situated on five acres, dotted with ponds, this nationally recognized zoo offers an intimate experience with a large variety of domestic farm animals and Native Illinois Wildlife.

Detroit Zoo

The Detroit Zoological Park, commonly known as the Detroit Zoo, is located about 2 miles north of the Detroit city limits at the intersection of Woodward Avenue, 10 Mile Road, and Interstate 696 in Royal Oak and Huntington Woods, Michigan. The Detroit Zoological Society, a non-profit organization, operates both the Detroit Zoo and the Belle Isle Nature Zoo, located in the city of Detroit. The Detroit Zoological Society is responsible for the care and feeding of more than 1,800 vertebrates and 5,000 invertebrates representing over 270 species.

Discovery Center Museum

The amazing Discovery Center Museum is full of over 250 exciting hands-on exhibits spread over a two-floor area. Out in the museum's backyard, visitors can explore Rock River Discovery Park, a giant, multi-level science park with a hands-on twist!

Henson Robinson Zoo

The zoo is now home to more than 300 animals native to Australia, Africa, Asia and North and South America. Over 90 species of native and exotic animals are housed here among naturalistic exhibits. The zoo participates in scientific research studies and conservation efforts in addition to providing a fun and educational environment for people of all ages.

Lambs Farm

Founded in 1961, Lambs Farm is a premier non-profit organization serving adults with developmental disabilities. Lambs Farm has grown from a small pet shop in Chicago to a 72-acre campus located in Libertyville, Illinois where opportunity flourishes for the more than 250 men and women served.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Milwaukee County Zoo

The Milwaukee County Zoo is a serene home to more than 1,800 mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles with more than 350 species represented. However, the Zoo has become more than that to visitors. It is a site for workshops, holiday celebrations, summer concerts and food festivals.

Niabi Zoo

Niabi Zoo is home to over 900 animals representing over 160 different species. Asian elephants, big cats, tropical birds, giraffes. monkeys, apes, zebras and more.

Peoria Zoo at Glen Oak Park

Open year-round, the Peoria Zoo is home to more than 100 species of animals from around the world. Come see the newest members of the zoo family in Africa! From Giraffes and Rhinoceros to Spider Monkeys and Lions, the Zoo is the wildest family place in town.

Scovill Zoo

Within this 15-acre attraction are hundreds of wild and domestic animals from around the world.

Wildlife Prairie State Park

A 2,000 Acre Zoological Park. Home to Bison, Elk, Eagles, Cougars, Otters, Wolves, and much more.