Zoos in Chicagoland, IL
29 locations across the Chicagoland metro area
- Locations
- 29
- Cities
- 12
- Avg Rating
- 4.6
Fun Facts About Zoos in Chicagoland
- Lincoln Park Zoo: Lincoln Park Zoo is completely free admission, making it one of the most accessible major zoos in the United States
- Brookfield Zoo Chicago: Brookfield Zoo features Dolphin Discovery, an interactive exhibit allowing visitors to have close encounters with dolphins, making it a rare interactive marine mammal experience at a traditional zoo setting
- Farm in the Zoo: Farm in the Zoo features an interactive edible garden where visitors can participate in hands-on planting activities, combining agricultural education with direct participation in food production
- Phillips Park Zoo: Phillips Park Zoo has operated continuously since 1915, making it over 100 years old
- Randall Oaks Zoo: Randall Oaks Zoo features a named animal ambassador named Winky, a Great Horned Owl, which serves as a featured animal for visitor interactions and education
