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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 ...
Nobody was injured in any of those overnight attacks. Fred, a male gorilla, is transported to his new quarters within Lincoln Park Zoo on June 2, 1976. (Roy Hall/Chicago Tribune) ...
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 ...
Discover how CPL’s ongoing free ScienceConnections series inspires hands-on STEAM learning for kids through creative programs ...
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 after sliding through a barrier at a Chicago-area zoo. What happened next was as surprising as it was endearing.
Giraffes, flamingos and seals are just a few of the animals you’ll see at this incredible zoo in the heart of Chicago. Rare ...