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Chicago Botanic Garden
The Chicago Botanic Garden is a 385-acre living plant museum featuring 24 display gardens and four natural areas, uniquely situated on nine islands...
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Events (9) Heller Nature Center
2821 Ridge Road, Highland ParkThis 97-acre preserve features oak-hickory forests, tall grass prairie, oak savanna, natural wetlands, native plants and animals. Check out the log...
Events (9) Trailside Museum of Natural History
Trailside Museum is a small nature center with an educational focus on teaching about local wildlife and wildlife habitat. Visitors can view a coyote,...
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20000 S. Western Ave., Olympia FieldsThis 38-acre nature preserve is home to a diversity of wildlife and habitat types. See beautiful woods, flora and fauna on the trails along both sides...
Comments (1) Events (5) John G. Shedd Aquarium
Visitors can discover the dolphins and whales in the Oceanarium and get a view from below after watching the aquatic show. In the Polar Play Zone, kids...
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2112 Behan Road, Crystal LakeA variety of programs and changing exhibits geared toward nature enthusiasts are on display. Visitors can drop in the exploration station, check out...
Events (3) Brookfield Zoo
This 216-acre zoo has more than 2,000 animals. Find wolves in their natural habitat, learn about recycling, meet penguins and visit a swamp. If that's...
Events (3) 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,...
Events (3) Garfield Park Conservatory
The Elizabeth Morse Children's Garden is separate from the rest of the garden, so kids can go down the vine tube slide, climb a giant seed or crank...
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Birds, fish and turtles are a highlight at this conservatory. Visit the fern room, tropical room, desert room and outdoor garden.
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