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30 ❯❯ Top 10 Chicago Highlights

Lincoln Park Zoo

Chicago’s second most popular attraction after Navy Pier, this
menagerie is not only one of the oldest zoos in the country but
also one of the last not to charge admission. Established in 1868
with just a pair of swans, the zoo has become an important part
of the surrounding North Side community. While small compared
to many top US zoos, it is a leading light for ape research, and its
park setting, duck ponds, historic café, and landmark red barn
endear it to all who visit.
Polar Bear
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Pool
The highlight of this
pool is the underwater
view ing window (left)
through which zoo-goers
can spy the beautiful
sibling bears pawing their
way through the water.
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Macaque
Forest
A troop of snow monkeys
imported from Japan
inhabit this forest, which
includes treetops for
climbing and hot springs.
Bird House
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Here, a series of
habitats showcase their Small 5
native bird species. And Mammal-
a walk-through tropical Reptile House
aviary allows you to have Replicating the warm
a close encounter with climes of South
20 endangered and America, Asia, Africa,
exotic species, such and Australia, this
as the fairy bluebird, exhibit introduces the
masked lovebird, and exotic worlds of animals
green aracari. such as snakes (right).
Regenstein African Journey
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Endangered
Elephants, rhinos (below), hippos, and giraffes
Species Carousel are among the many animals to roam this expansive
Ride an artisan-crafted exhibit. Totally immerse yourself in the sights and
wooden tiger or a sounds of the varied African landscape around you.
bamboo-munching
panda on this tent-topped
merry-go-round. The
carousel is devoted to
almost 50 endangered
species, many of which
are represented in the
zoo itself. Admission is
charged for this attraction.

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