World Snake Day

9 Myths About Snakes
How do you feel about snakes? They are fascinating creatures! Here are some of the things people believe about these reptiles that aren’t necessarily true.

Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Recovery Efforts
There’s a certain mystique about venomous animals like the eastern massasauga rattlesnake. Lincoln Park Zoo works to conserve them—here’s how.

New Arrivals: Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnakes
For the first time in almost a decade, nine rattlesnakes were born at the zoo in January 2026. This is a conservation win for a threatened species.