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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

West Gate Closing ›

Given the weather we’ve all endured, you might not think we’ve made much progress building Regenstein Macaque Forest. But the zoo’s next great exhibit continues to be on schedule. As a result, we’