Hidden gems: Zoos in Chicago

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Chicago. This list contains 12 places from Zoo category.

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Helen Brach Primate House
Zoo
👍👍 I ❤️ 🐒
4.90 (28 reviews)
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Regenstein Center for African Apes
Zoo
👍👍 I❤️🦍
4.80 (73 reviews)
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Kovler Lion House and Pepper Family Wildlife Center
Zoo
👍👍 Beautiful facility with lots of room for the animals to roam.
4.80 (59 reviews)
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McCormick Bird House
Zoo
👍👍 The bird house is great, and the free flight area is definitely the star attraction.
4.80 (33 reviews)
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Kovler Seal Pool
Zoo
👍👍 This place is such a vibe. One of my favorite places in Lincoln Park is the area underground where you can view the sea lions swimming underwater through the glass.
4.80 (29 reviews)
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Regenstein Small Mammal and Reptile House
Zoo
👍👍 Bush babies! Free on Mondays!
4.80 (21 reviews)
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Regenstein Macaque Forest
Zoo
👍👍 I was surprised by how many macaques there were, and they were very active. They were very fun to watch and very photogenic.
4.80 (13 reviews)
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Regenstein Birds of Prey
Zoo
👍👍 I ran straight here to see the vultures
4.80 (6 reviews)
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Regenstein African Journey
Zoo
👍 The African Journey exhibit is one of the more extensive indoor exhibits at the Lincoln Park Zoo. It is generally interesting but makes poor use of space, as demonstrated by the atrium at the start that serves no purpose but to gather prior to going through two large, ornate doors (which are not whe...
4.70 (29 reviews)
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Lincoln Park Zoo Gateway Pavilion
Zoo
👍👍 The zoo, with its free entry, opens a gateway to a world where wildlife thrives without barriers. It's a haven of biodiversity where families and nature enthusiasts alike can wander freely. The joy of encountering majestic creatures coexists with the delight of knowing that this experience is access...
4.60 (57 reviews)
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Robert and Mayari Pritzker Penguin Cove
Zoo
👍👍 I remember thinking they could put a polar bear in there then realize how will it live when there is no snow. a great place tho
4.60 (18 reviews)
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Pritzker Family Children's Zoo
Zoo
👍👍 The climby tree awesome! It's in doors so can use in all weather and enclosed so can't fall off. It's most kids favorite activity!
4.50 (70 reviews)
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