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Dinosaurs

Attractions

Dinosaur Adventure Drive-Thru Coming to Chicagoland

Katina Beniaris -
Your little paleontologists will love this!
Attractions

See SUE in the ‘Flesh’ at The Field Museum

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
'Fleshy Sue' will be in Chicago through Aug. 18
Attractions

Brookfield Zoo Sets Reopen Date for July 1

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
General public can return July 8!
Events

Win tickets to Jurassic Quest at Navy Pier

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
Enter until 3/1/2020 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Advice

9 new books to feed the fun for fans of gnomes, dragons and dinosaurs

Hillary Bird -
Fairytales for the win!
Attractions

Field Museum Opens Free Pop-Up Dino Dig

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
The dig site gives visitors a peek into the work of a Field Museum scientist.
Attractions

Step into Sue’s New World at Field Museum

Cheryl Eugenio -
We're digging Sue's new home!
Things to Do

3 reasons to visit Milwaukee County Zoo before summer ends

Cheryl Eugenio -
Dinos, otters and a train will thrill kids
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Indoors

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Events

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Andreas Mørk-Barrett - 0
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Advice

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Guides

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