Best places: Zoos in Elgin

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Henry Vilas Zoo
Zoo
Offering free entry, this zoo features animals from around the world, plus gifts, food & treats.
4.70 (8.6K reviews) (~146.63 km from centre)
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Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo
Zoo
Prairie-style garden with trails, filled with native plants & home to birds, frogs & other wildlife.
4.80 (764 reviews) (~55.14 km from centre)
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Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo
Zoo
👍👍 Great place to go with the kids. They have a giant hillbilly slide, a bounce bubble, a corn pit, a pirate ship and tons of other things. The attendants are very helpful and friendly. Go early on the weekend if you don't want large crowds.
4.70 (2.9K reviews) (~229.39 km from centre)
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Shalom Wildlife Zoo
Zoo
Gravel roads connect natural displays of over 400 local & exotic animals across 100 acres.
4.70 (2.8K reviews) (~160.9 km from centre)
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Wolf Park
Tourist attraction
Research facility sheltering gray wolves, coyotes, foxes & bison, with guided walking tours.
4.70 (1K reviews) (~206.46 km from centre)
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Zoological Society of Milwaukee
Association or organization
👍👍 Love the zoo, we actually use it as family therapy. When we just need a breather from it all we load up a cooler with snacks and stuff n we head out for the day. With so much to see n so much space n seating through out we can take fun breaks. Even though they were cool to see we can't wait to see w...
4.70 (873 reviews) (~112.47 km from centre)
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Lincoln Park Zoo
Zoo
Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.
4.60 (32.4K reviews) (~55.04 km from centre)
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Brookfield Zoo
Zoo
Lions, tigers, dolphins & more frolic in natural indoor & outdoor settings at this wildlife park.
4.60 (24.9K reviews) (~43.22 km from centre)
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Milwaukee County Zoo
Zoo
A 190-acre zoo featuring animal exhibits, pony & train rides, a carousel & a sea lion show.
4.60 (15.5K reviews) (~112.48 km from centre)
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John Ball Zoo
Zoo
Home to 2,000+ animals, this seasonal park boasts a funicular ride, plus penguin & parakeet feeding.
4.60 (9.9K reviews) (~235 km from centre)
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Columbian Park Zoo
Zoo
Action-packed park featuring a seasonal zoo, walking trails & a high-energy playground.
4.60 (2.8K reviews) (~215.67 km from centre)
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Ochsner Park Zoo
Zoo
Open since 1926, a free-entry city zoo with lynxes, monkeys, llamas, tortoises & more.
4.60 (1.5K reviews) (~199.92 km from centre)
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Randall Oaks Zoo
Zoo
Barn-based family venue with kid-friendly animals for petting & feeding, plus games & pony rides.
4.60 (1.3K reviews) (~9.84 km from centre)
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City of Aurora- Phillips Park Zoo
Park
Vast city park comprising a golf course & pro shop, zoo, sporting fields & family recreation areas.
4.60 (1.2K reviews) (~33.46 km from centre)
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Potawatomi Zoo
Zoo
Open since 1902, this zoo supplements its exhibits with educational programs, train rides & more.
4.50 (5K reviews) (~175.7 km from centre)
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Chicago Zoological Society
Non-profit organization
👍👍 Always a good time at Brookfield Zoo! Everything is streamlined due to COVID but you can still watch a few hours disappear here. Most of the indoor exhibits are closed, so be sure you plan around the weather.
4.70 (312 reviews) (~43.36 km from centre)
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Phillips Park Zoo
Zoo
Year-round animal park since 1915 with 40+ native species of mammals, reptiles & birds.
4.50 (1.8K reviews) (~33.47 km from centre)
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Woodland Dunes Nature Center & Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 The nature center buildings are not open at the end of October. But the trails are and there is a cool lookout tower that you can climb and see the sites. There are some neat gardens that are educational and very pretty. We'll just have to go back when the buildings are open for a broader experience...
4.80 (197 reviews) (~241.98 km from centre)
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Lambs Farm
Non-profit organization
👍 So far Lambs Farm for our family is a summer must! It’s $5 a person which includes entrance, carousel ride, and mini golfing. You can buy hay to feed the animals for 1 or 2 dollars. Kids under 2 are free! There are also popsicles for a $1 on those very hot summer day. It’s very interactive and all t...
4.50 (766 reviews) (~40.63 km from centre)
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Farm in the Zoo
Zoo
Cows, chickens & pigs on display, plus an edible garden with hands-on activities like planting.
4.50 (711 reviews) (~55.16 km from centre)
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