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Summer 2018 Magazine
Explore the zoo’s rich history, its advances in science that help apes, and an interactive sleuthing challenge on grounds.
Wildlife at the Zoo in Winter ›
South of the zoo’s main grounds, wild animals adapt to winter by relying on natural habitat at the zoo’s Nature Boardwalk. In this prairie pond ecosystem, grasses and other native plants are brown
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ZooLights Frequently Asked Questions ›
For 35 nights, ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ illuminates the zoo with more than 2.5 million lights!
How much is ZooLights
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A Look Back at an Inspiring Year ›
Each December, I like to take a step back and reflect upon Lincoln Park Zoo’s work over the past year. It’s been a busy and very exciting one. I wanted to share a few things that meant a lot to me
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Chill Factors ›
What goes into caring for the zoo’s animals during a Chicago winter?
Holiday events aren’t the only reason to visit Lincoln Park Zoo in winter. The season also offers a unique perspective
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Snow Monkey Paternity Tests Reveal Surprising Results ›
Akita…you are NOT the father. A paternity test revealed that mid-ranking male Miyagi, not alpha male Akita, is the sire of all four Japanese macaques born at Lincoln Park Zoo’s
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Primates Don’t Make Good Pets! Says Lincoln Park Zoo ›
A series of manuscripts from the Lester E. Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes brings to light to the detrimental effects of atypically-housed chimpanzees.
“The
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Ready, Set, Glow ›
ZooLights Presented by ComEd and PowerShares QQQ by Invesco—the centerpiece of the zoo’s holiday festivities—continues to dazzle with free evenings from 4:30–9 p.m. on December 8–23 and December
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Safe Travels, Pavel ›
As the zoo works toward final phases of The Pride of Chicago capital campaign, we continue to transfer animals out of Kovler Lion House. This is in preparation for
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Branching Out for Great Apes ›
Here at Lincoln Park Zoo, we believe in sustainability—of partnerships, research, conservation, and natural resources. Every once in a while, the stars align and these four areas overlap,
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