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Lincoln Park Zoo has received arboretum accreditation from ArbNet (hosted by Morton Arboretum), the only global initiative to officially recognize arboreta based on a set of professional standards

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Living in a highly urbanized world, it’s easy to have the perception that virtually everything is made from industrial glass, steel, and plastic. While these modern manufacturing materials play a

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Every zoo baby starts somewhere—with science

Zoo babies don’t just happen—there’s a lot of science behind the grey down feathers of a penguin chick, the orange coat of a baby Francois’

Partnering for Primates ›

Keithville, Louisiana, is a long way from Lincoln Park Zoo. But there, nearly 900 miles south, Lincoln Park Zoo staff is conducting extensive research at a national sanctuary that will help

Changing the Approach to Caring for Ambassador Animals ›

Here at Lincoln Park Zoo we believe in data-informed decision making and putting animal welfare first. After evaluating several of our programs over the last few years with the help of the Animal