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The Forge: Lemont Quarries Opens as Largest Outdoor Adventure Park in North America

Chicago Parent Staff -
There will be something for all ages and abilities, owners promise.
Things to Do

7 Ways Chicago Families Can Celebrate Earth Day

Hillary Bird -
Celebrate the beauty of the nature ... indoors!
Things to Do

6 hidden gems for Chicago families to discover in Libertyville

Katie Adams -
Experience a day out with the kids
Outdoors

5 ways to make the most of Lake Michigan

Shannan Younger -
Live it up on the lake this summer!
Guides

5 musts at Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic

Elizabeth Diffin -
Awesome new light displays and some returning favorites make Brookfield a holiday wonderland.

Baby dolphin born, then dies at Brookfield Zoo

Lindsey Riley -
There is a new addition to the dolphin family at Brookfield Zoo. Allie, a 26-year-old bottlenose dolphin, gave birth to a female calf on Aug. 2 around 11 a.m. At 3 feet long, the calf weighs 40 pounds and appears to be healthy and strong.
Attractions

New Monkey Habitat and Train Adventure Coming to Lincoln Park Zoo

Lindsey Riley -
This summer, Lincoln Park Zoo is beginning construction on a new project for that will include new animals, adventures and amenities.

Chicago Botanic Garden hosts exhibit about beautiful bugs

Elizabeth Diffin -
Summer means the return of many things…like bee stings and mosquito bites. But the influx of insects doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Just look at Chicago Botanic Garden, where the Butterflies & Blooms exhibit shines a light on some beautiful bugs.

Scales & Tales Travelling Zoo

Melanie Kalmar -
Traveling zoo keeper brings exotic animals to children

Psssst! Like spiders and snakes?

Liz DeCarlo -
Dave DiNaso isn't trying to make you a reptile lover, just make you think twice before you take a shovel to that snake in your garden.
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