Lincoln Park Zoo

Opened in 1997, the 32,000-square-foot Regenstein Small Mammal-Reptile House features about 200 small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and birds, coexisting in naturalistic, mixed-species habitats. While surrounded by wildlife, visitors can experience the climates, conditions and animals of four continents: South America, Africa, Asia and Australia.

The building’s two main areas, the Gallery and the Ecosystem, were designed to exhibit some of the world’s most remarkable animals and to teach people about the importance of preserving endangered species and their native habitats.