Founded in 1868, Lincoln Park Zoo is one the oldest North American zoos. This 35-acre zoo in Chicago's Lincoln Park is one of very few American zoos with free admission. The zoo is home to over 1,100 animals representing almost 200 species. Lincoln Park Zoo's realistic exhibits include polar bears, big cats, gorillas, penguins, reptiles, monkeys, and many other wild animals. In the heart of the zoo is a burr oak tree that is older than Chicago itself. Some of the most popular exhibits are Farm-in-the-Zoo, Kovler Lion House, Helen Brach Primate House, Nature Boardwalk, Kovler Sea Lion Pool, Pritzker Family Children's Zoo, McCormick Bird House, Regenstein Center for African Apes, Regenstein African Journey, and Regenstein Small Mammal–Reptile House. Some of the babies born recently at the zoo are a Grévy's zebra, three baby snow monkeys, and a baby Bactrian camel.

Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614-4757, Phone: 312-742-2000

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