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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
12700 Southwest Highway, Palos ParkSixty acre educational working farm with cows, pigs, sheep, goats, horses, rabbits, chickens and ducks. Complimentary pony rides and hayrides...
Green Meadows Petting Farm
33603 High Drive, East Troy, Wis.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....
Fair Oaks Farm
A family-friendly gem tucked away in a quiet corner of northeast Indiana, Fair Oaks Farms offers cheese tours, a cow birthing barn a 4-D theater where...
Blackwell Forest Preserve
Over seven miles of trails for hikers, bikers and equestrians. Amenities include group picnic shelters, an off-leash dog area, a youth-group...
Cave of the Mounds-National Natural Landmark
2975 Cave of the Mounds Road, Blue Mounds, Wis.Open year-round and for all ages, this natural limestone cave offers guided tours daily on paved and lighted walkways. Tours pass colorful crystal...
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7400 Somerset Drive, MarengoCoral Woods is home to a sugar maple forest and oak canopied woodland. Featuring over 3 miles of looped interpretive trails, picnic shelter, fireplace...
Eden Place Nature Center
43rd Pl. and Shields, ChicagoA community-based nature sanctuary and urban oasis in the Fuller Park neighborhood. The 3.5 acre site is host to a native prairie preserve,...
Eldridge Park
363 Commonwealth Lane, ElmhurstStart in a huge park with lots of playground equipment, a picnic area, tennis courts and soccer fields. From the northwest corner of the park, hop...
Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center
Hike and bike the trails in this 220-acre forest. Discovery packs with binoculars, bug boxes and plants are available for hikes. At the nature center,...
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