|  |
photo: Fermi National Accelerator Lab |
Things to Do: Museums, Zoos, Aquariums and Gardens
Find nature in the Chicago region's museums, zoos, aquariums and gardens:
Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL
3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
The 216-acre Brookfield Zoo is helping people develop a sustainable and harmonious relationship with nature. A world leader in zoo exhibits and conservation education for the public, the Zoo is managed by the Chicago Zoological Society, which annually supports more than 30 conservation projects around the world. For more information, call (708) 485-0263.
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL
1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
The Chicago Botanic Garden features three native habitats. McDonald Woods is home to 290 species of native plants, 20 species of mammals and 118 species of birds. The garden also offers views of prairie habitats and restored wetlands along the Skokie River. Activities at the garden include nature walks, tours, birding, classes, conferences and volunteer opportunities. For more information, call (847) 835-5440.
The Field Museum, Chicago, IL
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive , Chicago, IL
The Field Museum promotes greater public understanding and appreciation of the world in which we live. The Museum's expanding programs on the region's biological diversity help integrate natural riches into everyday life and culture. For more information, call (312) 922-9410.
John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL
1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL
The John G. Shedd Aquarium features one of the world's largest and most diverse collections of aquatic animals. Its mission is to promote the enjoyment, appreciation and effective conservation of aquatic life and environments through education, research and public display. For more information, call (312) 939-2435.
Jurica Nature Museum, Lisle, IL
Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL
The Jurica Nature Museum is a small natural history museum located on the campus of Benedictine University. The museum focuses on education by offering field trips, a free discovery box loan program and winter workshops for elementary school teachers. For more information, call (630) 829-6546.
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago IL
2001 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL
Home to more than 1,000 mammals, reptiles and birds, Lincoln Park Zoo, the nation's oldest zoo, receives more than three million visitors annually. Through local and international conservation efforts, programs for students and teachers, and special events, the Zoo continues its commitment to wildlife preservation, education and recreation. For more information, call (312) 742-2000.
The Morton Arboretum
Located at 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle, IL
The Morton Arboretum offers opportunities to experience several types of Chicago area ecosystems. The Woodland Trail spans an oak savanna remnant and is a splendid place to view spring wildflowers. The arboretum's Schulenberg Prairie contains more than 400 species of native plants. For more information, call (630) 968-0074.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum offers exhibits that feature native Illinois ecosystems and explore how the landscape has changed over time. The museum's outdoor gardens represent various types of native ecosystems, including prairies, woodlands and ponds. Visitors are invited to participate in guided wilderness walks that explore the past, present and future of nature in the Chicago region. For more information, call (773) 755-5100.
 E-mail to a friend
| |
