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A Zoo and A Garden
There are actually many gardens, zoos, and nature places around town.
For more sites, check out UIC's Interesting
Places page.
Chicago Botanic Gardens
1000 Lake-Cook Road
Glencoe
847-835-5440
Admission: $3.50 plus parking
Over 385 acres, the Chicago Botanic Gardens consist of 23 theme gardens,
including aquatic, Japanese, and a rose garden.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2200 North Cannon Drive
312-742-2000
Free admission
One of the oldest zoological gardens in the country, the Lincoln Park Zoo
is home to more than 1,000 animals. It includes a children's petting zoo,
an interactive environmental learning center, and a fine primate house. |