photo: Fermi National Accelerator Lab

Things to See: Mammals

Good Chicago Wilderness sites to see mammals:

The 216-acre Brookfield Zoo is home to many exotic species, but is also a good place to get a close look at some mammals that are native to the Chicago region, including American bison. For more information, call (708) 485-0263.

Home to more than 1,000 mammals, reptiles and birds-including many species indigenous to this region--Lincoln Park Zoo is the nation's oldest zoo and receives more than three million visitors annually. For more information, call (312) 742-2000.

photo: Mike Greer, Glenview Park District

Forest preserves are great places to look for native mammals. For more information about good spots to watch wildlife, contact your county forest preserve district.

• Forest Preserve District of Cook County
  (708) 366-9420



• Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
  (630) 933-7200



• Forest Preserve District of Kane County
  (630) 232-5980




photo: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

• Forest Preserve District of Will County
  (815) 727-8700



• Kendall County Forest Preserve District
  (630) 553-4025



• Lake County Forest Preserves
  (847) 367-6640

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