Zoo officials say animal welfare is one of the top priorities at the zoo, which includes making sure the animals are comfortable during all four seasons.

“Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to connecting people with nature by providing a free, family-oriented wildlife experience in ...

A gorilla takes in the view of Lincoln Park Zoo and the surrounding city in 2000, from a perch in the outdoor area of the Lester Fisher Great Ape House, which opened in 1976. (Nancy Stone/Chicago ...

As Chicago faced its first heat wave of the summer season, animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo beat the heat with some cool treats.

In 20 years of residence at the Lincoln Park Zoo, Bushman, Chicago’s own gorilla, has topped them all, both in favorable publicity and unwavering public regard.

Talk to Michael Sawaya for just a few minutes about his career and the word “fixer” sticks in your mind. Since he was in his ...

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Since he was in his 20s, Sawaya has been tasked with fixing things. Now in his job as president and chief executive officer ...

In 1996, a 3-year-old boy tumbled 24 feet into a gorilla enclosure at an Illinois zoo. Then, a Western Lowland Gorilla named Binti Jua rescued him.

Giraffes, flamingos and seals are just a few of the animals you’ll see at this incredible zoo in the heart of Chicago. Rare ...