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Lincoln Park zoo

minervacullenminervacullen member
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We planned on going to Shedd Aquarium, but we had to buy a new tv and would rather not spend over $100 extra.

We think Lincoln Park zoo would be a fun choice for the kids.

Anyone familiar with it? Is there a lot to do?


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Re: Lincoln Park zoo

  • martha919martha919 member
    Zoo is great, and I second Millenium Park. The fountains are awesome.
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  • minervacullenminervacullen member
    Thank you!

    We are staying in St. Charles by my sister the night before, so we will be driving from there. We also plan to come home (Michigan) after the zoo.

    My mom stayed at the university of Chicago when she had cancer, so I'm used to navigating the city. I'll admit, I don't particularly like it though.

    It's been at least 10 years since I've been to the aquarium. If it's that busy I'd rather skip it with a toddler in tow.


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  • BdblZBdblZ member
    I'd probably choose the zoo over the aquarium as well, but agree, its more of a 1/2 day activity.  Also depending on which day you may be heading into the city, traffic may be a nightmare.  I'd take the train if that were feasible (but I'm pretty close to a train station out in the 'burbs). 

    A few blocks walk (maybe 1/2 mile) from the zoo is Oz Park; Kinda on the small side, but cute if you wanted a change of scenery for your little one to run around.   Fireworks are at Navy Pier on July 4th, around 9-9:30 if you wanted to spend the whole day in the city. 
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  • minervacullenminervacullen member
    Sterling13 said:

    One time in high school I was on a run and went through the zoo, took a wrong turn, and ended up face to face with a cow in the petting zoo. Oops.

    That's awesome!


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  • LaurelBeeLaurelBee member
    Check out Field's and MSI's websites- there are usually a couple free days a month. The Shedd has free days too, but you only get into the very basic aquariums with the free pass. All the cool exhibits cost more.

    We just spent the morning at Buckingham Fountain today. It was nice! But there was no street parking bc of the Taste and I ended up paying $24 for just a couple hours. LP Zoo's parking will be about the same.

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