Zoos - Aquariums - Gardens

Brookfield Zoo
Near Chicago. 216 acres includes a children's zoo, butterfly garden, and innovative family play zoo. Site has general information, animal photos
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo is a free zoo located in Lincoln Park in Chicago
Shedd Aquarium
Welcome to Shedd Aquarium Are you ready for an inSheddible connection?
Klehm Arboretum
Majestic colors of fall, hundreds of blooming crabapples in spring, butterfly gardens in summer, and snow-covered evergreens in winter.
  Chicago Botanic Gardens
26 spectacular gardens on 385 acres, the Garden is a place of ever-changing beauty that you can stroll through