Riegel Farm & Conservation Center

This site has a barn and picnic areas. The petting zoo has a diverse group of animals, including exotic birds, snakes and an alligator. Birthday parties,...

The Children's Farm at The Center

Sixty acre educational working farm with cows, pigs, sheep, goats, horses, rabbits, chickens and ducks. Complimentary pony rides and hayrides...

Green Meadows Petting Farm

We are a children's petting farm. Hands on where everyone milks a cow, cuddles the baby animals, kids get a pony ride, and everyone takes a hayride....

Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm

Cosley Zoo

This 5-acre zoo showcases a variety of farm animals and Illinois wildlife and features a historical train station, a railroad caboose, picnic area,...

Lords Park Farm Zoo

This is closed for the summer.

Phillips Park Zoo

Get an up-close look at a bald eagle, gray wolves, and cougars. See North American river otters, llamas, Elk herd, goats, swans, turkeys,...

Randall Oaks Barnyard Zoo

Visit, pet and feed the farm animals, while also seeing emus, lynx, hawks, owls and a variety of reptiles. Pony rides are available for an additional...

Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo

The zoo's newest attraction is a serene oasis featuring local wildlife and lush prairie vegetation. Free, interactive educational programs take place...