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What’s Your Name? ›

Last week we asked for your help naming our baby klipspringer. Our caregivers offered a slate of five names—Asha, Amira, Bahiya, Nadra and Zuri—all Swahili, reflecting the dwarf antelope species’

Step into Spring ›

If you’ve visited recently, you’ve probably noticed that spring has arrived at Lincoln Park Zoo! Daffodils and scilla are blooming in the gardens, outdoor animals are stretching in the sun and

Tiny Takin Takes Delicate Steps ›

Life at the zoo brings daily changes and new discoveries. Today we witnessed the birth of a baby belonging to a rare species (my favorite, actually): the Sichuan takin. The

Penguin (and Polar) Plans  ›

The new penguin habitat will provide an immersive outdoor home for African penguins.

There are plenty of details to share about the next new exhibits at Lincoln Park Zoo, but let

Back to the Congo ›

Given the past couple months, I’m sure every Chicagoan could use a warm-weather getaway. But while cold commuters may have spent their travel time dreaming about Orlando or Tucson, I doubt many