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Location
Parking
free parking available near zoo if arriving early in the morning
Best time
Visit on sunny days for optimal animal viewing, as animals are more active and visible in their habitats during good weather
Visitor tip
The indoor climbing facility is available year-round and is an excellent backup activity for younger children (ages 2-5) during winter months or rainy days when outdoor exploration is limited
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Admission
- Free
- Highlights
- Indoor climbing facility, seal section, beaver and wildlife habitats, conservatory
- Parking
- Free parking available early morning
What visitors say
Hello everyone! Thank you for reading my reviews! My family and I love this zoo. We visited a very interesting part of the zoo. Here we saw a cute family of beavers. There are children's attractions. I recommend visiting!
it was wonderful ☺️ My toddler and I really enjoyed walking around the zoo grounds and the animals. We'll come back a million times)
Not too bad but probably because we went there on sunyny day,we could not see many animals in habitat..but you have to consider it is a free zoo.The best part is seal section..Kids really enjoyed.We loved the conservatory area with lots…
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Did You Know?
- The indoor climbing facility is available year-round and is noted as unmatched by any other place in the city for young children, particularly valuable during winter months
- Admission is completely free, making it an accessible educational resource for families in Chicago
- The zoo is specifically designed and optimized for toddlers to age 5, with dedicated interactive play areas and exhibits tailored to this age group
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