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Animals

Guides

Birthday Party Animal Experiences for Kids

Lori Orlinsky -
Get a little wild at your next party!
Things to Do

Worth the Drive: Safari Lake Geneva

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Explore Wisconsin's drive-through safari.
Attractions

Brookfield Zoo Sets Reopen Date for July 1

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General public can return July 8!
Advice

Babies and Pregnancies Announced at Shedd Aquarium

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
Shedd is working on its reopening plans.
Sponsored Content

5 ways summer camp helps kids in a social media-saturated world

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Sponsored by Cub Creek Science Camp.
Things to Do

Lincoln Park Zoo preps transformation of lion house

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The big cats will have an extreme home makeover.
Special Needs

Shedd Aquarium to launch regular low-sensory presentation

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
New on Thursdays!
Advice

Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes second baby gorilla

Katina Beniaris -
How cute are they?
Advice

Discover the animals that live above ground in ‘TreeHouses’

Hillary Bird -
Climb to the top!
Indoors

3 artsy events not to miss in November

Keely Flynn -
Cozy up with your favorite daredevil!
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Attractions

What it’s like visiting Great Wolf Lodge Illinois with your family

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Advice

5 foods to eat when you have the flu, and 3 foods to avoid

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Camps

Act out this summer at Chicagoland’s top theater camps

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Sign your kids up for one of these theater summer camps that is great for little thespians in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
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Camps

Hyde Park summer camps so fun, your kids won’t want to come home

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Hyde Park offers exciting summer camps where kids can explore arts, sports and science while making lifelong memories.
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