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The Benefits of Getting Dirty ›
On June 29, celebrate International Mud Day the right way
Getting dirty means more than being covered in earth, it means understanding the earth.
Whether it’s planting flowers,
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Hitting the Right Note with Early Learners ›
Music leaves a lasting impression on everyone it touches—especially children, who benefit socially, emotionally, and cognitively to the language of sound and song. By providing access to free sing
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#RhinoWatch: A BIG New Arrival ›
For the last several months, the zoo and its supporters have been patiently awaiting the arrival of an Eastern black rhinoceros calf. After 15 months of pregnancy, on May 19, Kapuki gave birth to
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Special Mother's Day Gift: A Gorilla Newborn ›
Lincoln Park Zoo western lowland gorilla Rollie received a very special Mother’s Day gift: a male infant born on May 12 at Regenstein Center for African Apes.
Both Rollie and the infant,
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Eclectic Company ›
How do you care for a venomous snake? Nocturnal mouse? Ancient crocodile? Curator Dan Boehm shares all the things you never knew about Regenstein Small Mammal-Reptile House.
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Cat’s Out of the Bag: Lion House Design Announced ›
We are roaring with excitement to announce the renovation plans for the lion house! The building, originally opened in 1912, is a historic landmark and the last project of
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One Tree, Two Tree, Oak Tree, Zoo Tree ›
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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Ways to Explore this Spring and Summer ›
Do you hear the birds chirping? Have you felt the warmth of the sun on your skin?
Spring is just around the corner, and summer is not far behind. As we wait for the last piles of snow to
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Take Action With Us ›
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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