Brookfield Zoo - Near
Chicago. 216 acres includes a children's zoo, butterfly garden, and innovative
family play zoo. Site has general information, animal photos and descriptions,
exhibit overviews, conservation publications and a butterfly resource guide.
Cantigny Park - A
500-acre public park and recreation area left by Colonel Robert R. McCormick.
Garden areas include formal gardens, an idea garden, and a greenhouse that is
occasionally opened to the public.
Cosley Zoo - Wheaton near Chicago. 35 species
on 5 acres. Directions, hours, animals on exhibit, zoo history, and special
events.
Glen Oak Zoo -
Peoria. General information, classes and programs offered, and special
events.
Haunted Places in Illinois - Tour the most
haunted places in Illinois. Also read some ghost stories about these
mysterious places. Brief overviews provided.
Henson Robinson Zoo -
Springfield. 300 animals representing 90 species. General information, a
virtual tour, and information on educational programs for schools.
Hickory Shadows Zoo -
Exotic and wildlife rehabilitation and education facility. Hours, directions
and photos.
Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden - Former
nursery in Rockford features a combination of plants native to the midwest and
from around the world. Photo gallery, event calendar, visitor information.
Landmarks Preservation Council of
Illinois - Statewide not-for-profit
membership organization dedicated to the preservation of Illinois'
architectural and historic resources. Membership, events, programs, current
issues.
Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago.
One of the nation's oldest zoos housing 1200 animals representing 230 species.
Includes children's zoo, carousel and paddle boats. Site has general
information, a detailed timeline history with pictures, virtual tour of
exhibits with animal photos and descriptions, and conservation and education
program information.
Luthy Botanical
Garden - Part of the Peoria Park District,
features a tropical conservatory and specialty gardens including wildlife and
woodland garden, collections of herbs, viburnums, and dwarf conifers, and a
children’s garden.
Miller Park Zoo - Bloomington near Peoria.
Includes general information, hours of operation, staff and volunteers, and
opportunities.
Niabi Zoo - Coal
Valley near Moline. 900 animals representing 160 species on 40 acres. Includes
children's zoo, carousel, playground and miniature train. Site has general
information, zoo map, special events, and education program summary.
Quad City Botanical Center - Gardens
located near the bank of the Mississippi River in Rock Island. Overview of
admissions, facilities, and programs plus maps, directions, and calendar of
events.
Scovill Zoo - Decatur. Parks department site
with information about special events, educational programs, and visiting.
Shedd Aquarium - Chicago.
Largest indoor aquarium in the world, with more than 8,000 aquatic animals.
Visitor information, history, exhibit overview, events, conservation
information and animal photos and descriptions.
The Ladd Arboretum and Evanston
Ecology Center - Educational and community
gardening organization in Evanston. Overview of areas and specializations,
meetings, membership, and volunteering.
The Morton Arboretum - Facility
for research, education and enjoyment near Chicago aims to collect and study
trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the world, and to display them
across naturally beautiful landscapes. Information about activities, programs,
and collections.
The
Wildlife Discovery Center - Features native,
exotic and venomous reptiles, amphibians and birds of prey. Offers wildlife
programs, group presentations, camps, and trips. City page with contact
information and current programs.
Washington Park
Botanical Garden - Part of the Springfield
Parks District, this facility features greenhouses and a tropical
conservatory, a large rose garden, a scent and texture garden, an iris garden,
perennial border, a rockery, and an outdoor cactus garden.
Willowbrook Wildlife Center - Glen Ellyn. A
wildlife rehabilitation and education center, providing care and medical
treatment for injured and orphaned native wildlife; features include
publications, educational programs, maps and location, and events calendar.
