Orkin, the national pest control company, recently named Chicago “rattiest city” for the eighth year in a row. The company said it ranked metro regions based on the number of new rodent treatments that took place between September 1, 2021-August 31, 2022 at both residential and commercial treatments. However, scientists at Lincoln Park Zoo’s Urban…
Connecting children with nature is more challenging than it has ever been, as kids spend less time outdoors than they used to and more time with digital screens. But it’s also more important, in today’s urbanizing world, to foster a love of the outdoors in the younger generations—not just for the planet’s sake, but for…
Calling all youngsters! The zoo is the perfect place to learn about the natural world and connect with animals. From stimulating curiosity through play during LEAP (Learn, Explore, and Play) to tuning into the zoo’s new web series, ABCs of Lincoln Park Zoo, discover more about winter learning opportunities at the zoo below: LEAP…
Lincoln Park Zoo has some ‘tee-rific’ news to share! Douglass 18, a community-led, youth-designed, conservation-themed miniature golf course, broke ground this week in North Lawndale. Obstacles for the 18 hole miniature golf course have landed on the West Side, which are all inspired by the migratory birds that pass through the park each year. “I…
From eastern gray squirrels that forage around in parks and take shelter in trees to coyotes that travel throughout the city along corridors, urban wildlife is all around us in Chicago—whether we see them or not! Much like how scientists at Lincoln Park Zoo study the behavior of animals in our care, you can study…
The world around us has slowed down and many of us are looking for signs of hope. One great place to look is to nature—even if that’s in your backyard, on your porch, or at your parkway! March 19 marked the first day of spring. Birds are chirping, the sun is peeking through the clouds,…
As parents, our goal is to raise our children to be happy, healthy, and well-adjusted individuals. We want them to grow up to be successful in the world, but also to make a positive impact on their surroundings, on either a small or large scale. If you’re like me, a lot of that includes helping…
Concerns about support for science education in the nation’s classrooms are legitimate. But to those of us who attended the zoo’s spirited 13th annual Science Celebration today, it’s also clear that collaborative partnerships among science-based institutions, schools, and philanthropic benefactors can launch kids on lifelong journeys fueled by a love for science. Hosted by the…
The principles of natural selection make clear the fact that animals have adapted to particular environments. We’ve all heard how giraffes evolved long necks to reach the highest branches or how zebras evolved monochromatic stripes to confuse predators. But these principles apply equally to behavior, as well. Animals have evolved patterns of behavior to suit…
