For Members of Lincoln Park Zoo • A Magazine of Conservation and Education • Summer 2011

Swing into SummerA Season of Fun at Lincoln Park Zoo

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Cover photo: Mother and offspring Hoffman’s two-toedsloths. Above: Red kangaroo and cotton-top tamarin.

Volume 11 Number 1 • For Members of Lincoln Park Zoo

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Swing into SummerSwinging gibbons, lynx on the prowl—thisoverview of what’s new at the zoo will help youmake the most of your summer visits.

Learn in a Living ClassroomLooking to track turtles at Nature Boardwalk orfeed the cows at the Farm? See the full slate of dailyactivities!

Amazing Adaptations: Living UnderwaterFrom polar bears to playful otters, this special tourwill highlight what to see beneath the surface.

Brick-and-Mortar HistoryEnjoy an insider’s view of the zoo’s architecture,from landmark buildings to family favorites.

Elder StatesmenDrop in on the zoo’s geriatric animals and see howspecial care extends healthy lives.

Amazing Adaptations: Tall TailsA special overview of the zoo’s tails, from prehensilehelpers to sheddable decoys.

Zoo in BloomDirector of Horticulture Brian Houck guides us tothe most spectacular views on zoo grounds.

Zoo in ViewFrom conservation status to continent of origin, seea visual breakdown of the zoo’s world of wildlife.

PerspectiveLincoln Park Zoo President and CEO Kevin J.Bell shares his favorite sights of summer.

The Wild FileIcy enrichment, sunny sightings and new neigh-bors for lovebirds.

News of the ZooAnnouncing a new general curator and kickingoff a summer of learning and fun.

Your StoryVisitors share their favorite summer memories.

INSERTAnnual ReportThe unveiling of Nature Boardwalk at LincolnPark Zoo highlights an amazing year of wildlifeand wonder.

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Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614,

312-742-2000, www.lpzoo.org. Lincoln Park Zoo is supported

through a public/private partnership between the Chicago ParkDistrict and The Lincoln Park Zoological Society. The only pri-

vately managed free zoo in the country, Lincoln Park Zoo relies

on membership, individual, foundation and corporate support as

well as earned revenue.

President and CEO

Kevin J. Bell

Art Director

Peggy Martin

Editor

James Seidler

Staff Writer

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perspective A Letter From President and CEO Kevin J. Bell

Every season is special at Lincoln Park Zoo. Fall has white-lipped deer rustling through the leaves.Winter sees Amur tigers perching on snow-covered logs. Spring brings breeding plumage and nestbuilding to the McCormick Bird House.

But summer is the busiest season of all. The excitement isn’t limited to visitors who flock to the zoofor day camps and summer outings, family picnics and afternoon jogs. It’s also visible in lesser greenbroadbills breaking out of their shells or a baby gibbon starting to swing through its exhibit on its own.

Every day at Chicago’s zoo offers something new to experience. I can trade the latest sightings withmy fellow birders at Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo before taking in a pondside meal at the Patioat Café Brauer. I’m able to drop in on daily chats to hear about scientists tracking painted turtles or keep-ers doing daily check-ups with our apes. And after every long winter it’s a relief to witness the gardensbursting into bloom and watch the warthog return to his mud wallow.

Those are some of my favorite sights of summer. You surely have your own. But whether you enjoy watching the polar bear divethrough the water or seeing red kangaroos leap through the air, this summer guide will help you make the most of each visit.

So come to Lincoln Park Zoo. Enjoy the excitement of the season. As you do so, keep in mind that everything you see is possible only with your support. As you enjoy the crowds, the animals, the gardens, you should also enjoy our appreciation foreverything you do for the zoo.

Members and donors are the ones who keep Lincoln Park Zoo free and open in every season. We appreciate your commitment,as do all the visitors taking part in summer fun.

Thank you for your support—and enjoy a wild summer!

Swing into Summer

Kevin J. Bell President and CEO

I t’s summer at Lincoln Park Zoo. Gorillas gather a greenbuffet outside Regenstein Center for African Apes.Friends grab a meal of their own at the Patio at Café

Brauer. Dragonflies sweep the water at Nature Boardwalk atLincoln Park Zoo as prairie plants bloom along the shore.There’s always something to see—and something for

everyone. Hit these highlights to make the most of yoursummer visits!

growing gibbonBorn in January, our juvenile white-cheeked gibbon

spent most of spring swinging through the treetops withmom. But with maturity comes independence, and theyoung ape is now eager to explore on his own.Having mastered the ropes and vines at the Helen

Brach Primate House, Sai (“son” in Burmese) is workingon the acrobatic arm-over-arm swings that define hisspecies. He’s also found a ready playmate in dad Caruso,who enjoys tickling matches with the youngster.Summer weather often finds the gibbons outdoors,

where guests can see the little one soaking up the worldaround him. “Sun and shade, wind, noises—he’s exploringeverything,” says Curator of Primates Maureen Leahy.

Lynx on the ProwlNew paws are on the prowl at the Kovler LionHouse, where two Eurasian lynx have taken up res-idence at the southwest end. Strong climbers, these2-year-old siblings—both female—often inhabitthe upper reaches of their exhibit.The largest lynx species, Eurasian lynx used to

roam widely across Europe and Asia but now pri-marily inhabit remaining forests and mountainousterrain. In the wild they prey primarily on smallmammals and the occasional bird, but here thecarnivores receive a balanced meat diet, withthe occasional rib for enrichment.

“They’re younger, so they’re veryenergetic,” says Zoological ManagerMark Kamhout. “They love playingwith enrichment—paper mache, fooditems in a bag—they just rip it apart.”

Swing into SummerWhat’s New at Lincoln Park Zoo

BY jAMES SEidLER

Left: The juvenile white-cheeked gibbon isgrowing quickly at the Helen BrachPrimate House. Right: Two Eurasian lynxare on the prowl at the Kovler Lion House,and visitors are enjoying summer fun atthe Patio at Café Brauer.

Still Hanging onBorn in February, the juvenile Hoffman’s two-toed sloth is still

hitching a ride with mom at Regenstein Small Mammal–ReptileHouse. This rate of development isn’t particularly slow for the pokyspecies. Infant sloths typically spend at least six months clinging tomom before making their own deliberate way into the world.Visitors do have a better chance of spotting the little one now

that it’s grown. Mom and baby can typically be seen in theEcosystem, on a shelf under the thatched hut. There they bothsnooze and share a solid diet of fruits and leaves.

Birds Bursting out of Their Shells—and into SongSummer at the McCormick Bird House is filled with new calls and

new arrivals. Nests of all shapes and sizes yield chicks. Guests can hearhatchlings squawk for food—and watch winged parents hustle tokeep hungry mouths well fed (with an assist from Animal Care staff,of course).Green woodhoopoe chicks were the first arrival of the year,

breaking out in January. They’ve been joined by a lesser greenbroadbill and sunbittern, contributing to a Bird House that’salways lively…and always worth visiting.

Park Yourself at the PatioLooking for a perfect oasis on the way home from work? Stop

for a drink at the Patio at Café Brauer. Enjoy a rich menu—and arelaxing view of wildlife on display at Nature Boardwalk atLincoln Park Zoo.The first full spring at Nature Boardwalk inspired plenty of

local wildlife to make their own visits to the urban oasis. Easternphoebes, fox sparrows, golden-crowned kinglets and yellow-rumped warblers all passed through during migration. Black-crowned night herons, endangered in Illinois, have returned toraise chicks at their pond refuge. And the painted turtles intro-duced last fall have resurfaced after a winter’s hibernation—a visible sign of the site’s renewal.

More for MembersMembers will enjoy an exclusive look at the zoo as it comes to lifewith our first-ever Members-Only Morning, taking place August13. From 8–10 a.m., the zoo’s north end will be open only to mem-bers for this free event. See how animals start their day, viewenrichment exercises and discover how we encourage naturalbehaviors. You’ll also learn about zoo nutrition, enjoy fun familyactivities and receive firsthand updates from zoo scientists. It’sappropriate for all ages!

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See Our Latest Arrivals

Keep track of new animals as they arrive atthe zoo. Visit www.lpzoo.org/magazine for

real-time updates on the latest births and hatches.

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Daily Activities10 a.m. & 3 p.m. Cow Milking

Farm-in-the-Zoo Presented

by John Deere

See how a typical family farm combinesrural life with modern technology tomilk its Holstein dairy cows.

10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Feed the CowsFarm-in-the-Zoo Presented by John Deere

Step outside Chicago and into ruralfarm life by coming nose-to-nose withHolstein dairy cows.

10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.Seal Training and Feeding Kovler Sea Lion Pool

Looking to connect to the aquaticworld? Watch keepers as they train andcare for the zoo’s gray seals.

11 a.m.Meet an animal regenstein Small Mammal-reptile

House

From nose to tail, scales to fur, the zoo’sambassador animals connect you to thenatural world.

1 p.m. Turtle Tracking

Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo

Painted turtles are key residents of theNature Boardwalk ecosystem. Trytracking them with the real technologyused by zoo scientists.

1:30 p.m.great ape Training Session regenstein Center for african apes

Join us at Regenstein Center for AfricanApes for a window into the world ofanimal care.

2:30 p.m.Neighborhood Wildlife

Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo

Birds, bunnies and more: discover whichanimals share your urban environmentand get an inside look at how the zoolearns from our animal neighbors.

3 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday)Nature Boardwalk, a Walk Through Time

Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo

Step back in time as you stroll theboardwalk. Learn how science and cul-ture have shaped this popular Chicagodestination.

Learn in a Living ClassroomHow do seals cooperate in their own care? How do scientists follow painted turtles through the water at NatureBoardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo? Which wildlife is making its way through your backyard?

Answers to these questions and more can be found in the zoo’s daily chats. Guest Engagement Leaders stationed throughout the zoo are ready to answer questions and translate animal encounters into larger lessons onconservation and care.

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ambassadors for the animals

guest engagement Leader (geL) Becky Brazzale

loves to be a point person for zoo guests looking for info

on animals. one of eight staff educators stationed

throughout the zoo, she delivers daily chats on everything

from seal feeding to painted turtle tracking.

“It’s fantastic,” she says. “Not only do I get to work with

the animals—I also get to let others know about the cool

information I’m learning.”

Brazzale’s affinity for animals led to her degrees in biol-

ogy and environmental science. a recent graduate of

North Central College in Naperville, the Bolingbrook

native found the zoo job to be a perfect match for her

interest in helping others learn about nature.

“Much of the role is figuring how long people want to

stay, what they want to hear about,” the educator says. “If

you can give people one thing to take away, you’ve done

your job.”

By tailoring messages to each guest, Brazzale and

her fellow geLs ensure that every visitor walks away with

a greater appreciation for the zoo’s mission of conserva-

tion and care. They’re also able to make the learning fun,

using animal sightings to connect the zoo’s collection to

the wild. a chat about the adjustable yards at the Harris

Family Foundation Black rhinoceros exhibit can segue

into the threats facing the species in the wild. Questions

about the red wolf pack at the Pritzker Family Children’s

Zoo can prompt a realization of their fragile foothold in

North Carolina’s alligator river National Wildlife refuge.

“The job is fantastic,” Brazzale says. “Not many people

can say they spend their day talking with people about

black rhinos. No day is the same, and I really enjoy that.”

June–September

Yoga at Lincoln Park ZooConnect with nature whileexercising the body and imag-ination at Nature Boardwalkat Lincoln Park Zoo.

July 9, august 13,

September 10

Second Saturdays

garden ToursEnjoy a free look at how thezoo’s gardeners keep thegrounds beautiful.

July 15, July 29, august 12Sleep Under the Skyscrapers:Family CampoutGrab your nighttime gear andjoin us for an outdoorovernight adventure!

July 16 Intro to Native and PrairiePlants of the MidwestLearn how good plant choicesand the right garden care canmake each season spectacular.

July 22

Jammin’ at the ZooRock out with Sugar Ray atthe wildest venue in town!

July 23

Breakfast at the Zoo

Curators’, Explorers’ andEcologists’ Circle donors—join us for this exclusivebreakfast.

august 3, 10, 17

Native and Prairie Plants ofthe Midwest: advanced ClassThis three-part series offers aregional round-up that’saccessible, easy and useful.

august 26Jammin’ at the ZooBid a fun farewell to summerwith Colbie Caillat on theSouth Lawn.

august 27 Winning the Weed War

Learn what really makes aweed as well as safe ways togain control.

September 1Wine & WildflowersGet an inside look at LincolnPark Zoo’s lush landscapeswith this green garden party.

September 16

Bedtime Buddies in

regenstein SmallMammal–reptile HouseBring the whole family tolearn about life after dark.

September 24

Urban Wildlife BiologistsThird–fourth graders can seeif they have what it takes tobe an urban wildlife biologist!

Learn more about each

program—and register—

at www.lpzoo.org/calendar.

Save the Date!

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africa Underwater

The dwarf crocodile’s water ways at Regenstein AfricanJourney are generally confined to floating motionlessly at thesurface. But the still life periodically gives way to an actionshot as she snags one of the pool’s Mozambique tilapia, aug-menting her already healthy diet.Further on in the building, it’s fitting that the pygmy

hippopotamuses pinch nostrils shut beneath the surface asthey use powerful tails to fan their feces through the water.Males make the mess to mark territory, while females do it toadvertise their breeding status.Near the exit, a variety of Lake Malawi cichlids make micro

territories of their own in the Great African Rift Valley Lakesexhibit. Join the crowd taking in the otherworldly colors andshapes before returning to land.

Polar Bear Plunges

The zoo’s polar bear may be a cold-weathercreature, but much like the rest of us, she’drather swim in summer. “She prefers to go inthe water at Polar Bear Plaza when it’s a little warmer out,” says Zoological ManagerMark Kamhout.Webbed paws provide a powerful motor

through the water. Be sure to stand in front ofthe lower viewing window for a great photo asthe female makes her turn at the glass wall.

Flying Through the Water

They’re commonly associated with ice andsnow, but the birds at the Blum-KovlerPenguin-Seabird House also enjoy water in itsunfrozen form. Specially adapted wings helppenguins and seabirds speed through the seasof their exhibit. Artificial kelp and plastic squid and octopi

are occasionally added to enrich the birds’dives. “It gives them something different toexplore,” says Hope B. McCormick Curator ofBirds Colleen Lynch.While the birds still take to the water in

summer, much of their energy goes toward theseason’s breeding activities. From collectingstones for nest building to incubating eggs andrearing chicks, the birds find plenty to engagethem on shore.

Sunning on Shore

The gray seals in the Kovler Sea Lion Poolare generally spotted by the wake they leave inthe water. But summer warmth can entice thesemarine mammals onto shore to soak up sun.“If the weather’s 70–80 degrees, they really

enjoy laying out,” says Kamhout. The sun-bathing even brings a slight change in their

appearance, as the sleek fur of winter becomes a little fuzzyduring summer snoozes. See if you can spot the difference.

Different Strokes

When it comes to splashy styles, the American beavers andNorth American river otters are a study in contrasts. Thebeavers paddle patiently through the water at the PritzkerFamily Children’s Zoo while the otters dive and dance,delighting visitors with split-second changes of direction.While the otters are active all year long, the beavers differ

with the seasons. Summer heat can push back the beginningof their “busy” behavior to 3 p.m. But even with the late start,they still make short work of the willow, aspen or poplar treesprovided by keepers twice a week.The beavers use part of the resulting mulch to line their

Touring the zoo on a hot summer day, it’s easy to envy

animals that can dodge the heat beneath the waves.

Cool off vicariously by visiting these swimming species.

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dens, along with leaves and straw. But summer showers canspur a bit of spring cleaning, Curator Diane Mulkerin reports.“After it rains, they dump everything in the lodge into thepool,” she says. “They want fresh bedding.”

Last Splash

Regenstein Small Mammal–Reptile House is a great placeto wrap up your watery walk. Plenty of the building’s animalssplit time between the elements. Dyeing poison arrow frogs,Asian small-clawed otters, emperor newts, dwarf caimans, yel-low-spotted Amazon River turtles and other semi-aquaticanimals all swim, soak, splash and play.But one of the more unique water-dwellers can be spotted

right by the building’s entrance. That would be the axolotl, nativeto Mexico’s Lake Xochimilco, where they are nearly extinct due to

drained waters and the introduction of predatory fish.Committed predators, axolotls eat whatever they can catch.

But what really distinguishes them from their amphibian peersis their dedication to life in the water. “Most amphibians have aterrestrial portion of their life cycle, but axolotls never meta-morphose into land salamanders,” says Mulkerin.They spend their lives beneath the surface, drawing oxygen

through feathery gills that extend back behind their heads. Asyou finish your tour here, you can almost visualize the lacyprojections waving goodbye.

Solid swimmers, king penguins spend much of summer tending

eggs above the surface. The polar bear uses massive paws to pro-

pel herself through the water at Polar Bear Plaza while the axolotl’s

feathery gills indicate a permanent aquatic lifestyle.

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McCormick Bird House

Designed by the zoo’s firstdirector, Cyrus DeVry, andopened in 1904, this home forwinged residents features 10habitats that replicate thedense jungles, sandy coasts,running streams and grassyplains of the birds’ nativehomes. The tropical Free

Flight Area enables guests to walk among fluttering birds. TheMcCormick Bird House was last renovated in 1991, a three-year, $2.8 million process.

eadie Levy’s Landmark Café

This little building was origi-nally built to display animals,but by 1899 the zoo beganserving refreshments out of it.(There are stalls at the groundlevel, perhaps for hoofed ani-mals, and smaller enclosuresabove for birds.) TheLandmark Café, named intribute to the matriarch of the restaurateur Levy family, hasundergone a series of renovations. In 1988 its Victorianstained-glass windows were restored and the copper cupolatopping the building was refurbished. The café was again

refurbished in 1999, and abright-red roof was added.While classic fare like popcornis served, Eadie Levy’sLandmark Café also dishesout hot dogs and French fries.

Helen Brach Primate House

Originally built in 1927 as asmall-mammal house, the

Helen Brach Primate House is considered one of the majorlandmark buildings on zoo grounds. A two-year renovation wascompleted in 1992 at a cost of more than $2 million, creatingmore naturalistic exhibits with vines, trees and murals depictingthe howler monkeys’, pied tamarins’ and white-cheeked gib-

bons’ native habitats. The oaktree across from the outdoorgibbon exhibit is two centuriesold, making it one of the eldestoaks in the state.

Kovler Sea Lion Pool

This pool was built to accom-modate Lincoln Park Zoo’sfirst pair of sea lions, whicharrived in 1879. A 200,000-

gallon saltwater habitat, the pool features a pupping covewhere animals can go to give birth. In the late 1990s, morethan 4,000 Lincoln Park neighbors and friends contributed$1.4 million to the Kovler Sea Lion Pool’s renovation, improv-ing among other things the underwater-viewing area whereguests can marvel at the aquatic acrobatics of the seals thatcurrently reside here.

Park Pavilion / Park Place Café

Now housing the zoo’s mainrestaurant, Park Place Café,Park Pavilion served as thecity’s first aquarium from1923–1937. It was transformedinto the Reptile House, thenclosed again in 1994 for reno-vation, reopening as ParkPavilion in 1998. This building’s historic facade, whichincludes stone carvings of aquatic life, was preserved duringthe renovation. Also during the renovation, workers uncov-ered an intact snake skeleton and a time capsule from the1930s that included coins, medals and printed materials.

Brick-and-Mortar History T hroughout the years, Lincoln Park Zoo has exhibited animals that could be considered historic—the silverback

gorilla Bushman, who was famous among Chicagoans, and the swans that were the first animals exhibited here

back in 1868.

But the buildings that have housed Lincoln Park Zoo’s animals for more than a century are legendary in their own right.

Many have been named historic landmarks. others feature specific elements that have earned that honorary distinction.

While still other buildings here are simply cherished by generations of Chicagoans who have toured them while being awed

by their wild inhabitants.

Here we provide an overview of the historic brick-and-mortar components of Lincoln Park Zoo, to educate yourself on

the buildings you’ll enter this summer to escape the heat.

BY CHRiS MCNAMARA

Former Zoo Director Marlin Perkins had his office in thebasement of the building. Perkins’ popular television pro-gram, Zoo Parade, was actually filmed in a studio that isnow the café’s kitchen.

Kovler Lion House

This landmark, designedby Prairie School archi-tect Dwight Perkins, fea-tured two dozen exhibitswhen it was built in 1912.The interior of the KovlerLion House was renovat-ed in 1990, reducing theexhibits to 10 to create

larger spaces for the residents. The building’s historic sig-nificance ensured the Great Hall was preserved during ren-ovations. South outdoor exhibits were expanded in 2007,affording more space for the cats and red panda to prowl.

Café Brauer

Also designed by Dwight Perkins in 1908 and originallyknown as the South Pond Refectory, Café Brauer is listedon the National Register of Historic Places. In 1987, TheLincoln Park Zoological Society became responsible for afull-scale restoration ofCafé Brauer, most ofwhich hadn’t been usedsince the late 1930s. Manyoriginal details, includingthe entire tile roof, werere-created or restored,which attracts wedding par-ties who marvel at the beau-ty of this treasured building.

Carlson Cottage

Designed by Joseph Lyman Silsbee in 1888, CarlsonCottage is one of the oldest buildings still standing atLincoln Park Zoo. Its name is derived from the caretakersof the graveyard that once lay just steps from the building.This small, ornate building just south of Café Brauer wasoriginally designed as a “comfort station,” a fancy namefor a public restroom. The building was renovated in

2008, earning a ChicagoLandmark Award forPreservation Excellence.Today the building servesas headquarters for thezoo’s volunteer gardeners,who lend their time tobeautify the landscape thatsurrounds the cottage.

Heavy Information Chicago is a city crowded with architectural landmarks. And

few vantage points are better than the Lester E. Fisher Bridge,which spans the pond within Nature Boardwalk and provides asouth-looking view of the skyscrapers. To help those ogling the skyline, Lincoln Park Zoo included

an interactive in the signage created for the opening of NatureBoardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo in 2010. This print and tactiletutorial, which details the buildings’ names and locations, wasgenerously donated by steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal. “The skyline interpretive demonstrates a balance between

the urban city—many skyscrapers that are important to thearchitecture of this great city were built by our steel—and thenatural environment such as the Nature Boardwalk restora-tion,” says ArcelorMittal’s Corporate Responsibility ManagerHeather Loebner. “We believe the natural and urban coexist inbalance with each other. Both are important to our sustainabil-ity of environmental resources and the fabric of the communi-ties we live, work and play in each day.”Loebner explains the process behind creating the interactive.

First, the Chicago Architecture Foundation helped identify andprovide schematics for the skyline. Then ArcelorMittal fabricat-ed the piece out of recycled steel, causing it to be a hefty piece ofinformation. After initially being installed along the boardwalk, the sign was

recently moved atop the Fisher Bridge, providing a miniature,touchable replica of the buildings that loom in the distance.“We are excited to help educate individuals about recycling

(steel is virtually 100 percent recyclable) and the importantarchitecture of Chicago, all while enjoying the native species atNature Boardwalk,” says Loebner.

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W hile it may not be as prominent as with humans,animals do develop gray hair. Their follicles stopproducing pigment, just as ours do, replacing dark

locks with faded strands. And just as our human elders require special attention to help

them deal with the problems of aging, so too do the geriatric animals at Lincoln Park Zoo. Here we take a look at some of the animals in their golden years—as well as accom-modations made by zoo staff to help them adjust to senior status.

*our african lion, adelor, is 18 years old. As such, his once-majestic mane is thinning a bit, his appetite isn’t what it usedto be and his eyesight is fading. The big cat is also starting toexperience kidney failure, a common development for eldersof this species. Animal care staff carefully monitor his condit-tion, and keepers at the Kovler Lion House provide Adelor afew meals each day (rather than the normal single meal) toprompt him to eat more. A solution to the cat’s thinninghair—as any bald men out there know all too well—is elusive.

*Keo’s troop of chimpanzees is more aged than the otherchimpanzee group at Regenstein Center for African Apes. Allare in their senior years and deal with the arthritis that comeswith that. Staff accommodate them by providing extra bed-ding to ensure comfortable nights. They cook harder foods,such as sweet potatoes, to make them easier to chew. Many ofthese apes receive medication for heart conditions as well.

*The geriatric male dwarf mongoose at Regenstein SmallMammal-Reptile House hasn’t let the passage of time ousthim from his spot as leader of the group. This alpha male haslost both eyes (an infection in one and a tumor in the other).A special ramp facilitates his arrival on exhibit each day,where he maintains order with the group, reprimandsupstarts with the occasional nip and breeds with females, justas an alpha male should.

Elder Statesmen BY CHRiS MCNAMARA

field noteWhite-Lipped DeerCervus albirostrisIt’s a common goal to lose a little weight for

summer, but few take it to the extremes of thezoo’s male white-lipped deer. With breedingseason behind him, this hoofed mammal shedsthe winter weight of a full rack of antlers.It isn’t a small loss. The antlers can reach

up to 4 feet in length and weigh as much as 15pounds. Males use the impressive headgear tograpple with other males in their nativeTibetan Plateau of western China, all part ofthe competition for mates.That’s not to say wild white-lipped deer

spend all their time butting heads. Thespecies spends much of the year traveling insingle-sex herds. They come together only inlate fall, during rut, when the antlers are putto energetic use. The calves are then born insummer—the best season to put on weight,when grasses are plentiful for nursing moms.The zoo’s male white-lipped deer doesn’t

face any competition for mates, but he stillgrows the antlers like clockwork. Summervisitors can spot empty sockets on the male’scrown—or rapidly growing nubs as newantlers sprout again in September. Just intime for the male to exert his dominance overthe balls and barrels keepers place in hisexhibit for enrichment.

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Scaled Tails Lose your tail, save your life. That’s the

physiological logic behind autotomy—theability for lizards to shed their tails to evade hun-gry hunters. “Some lizards have fracture planes intheir tails that enable them to detach them if theyget grabbed or bitten by a predator,” explains Curatorof Small Mammals and Reptiles Diane Mulkerin.“Standing’s day geckos, for example, can contractmuscles in their tails, causing them to be released withminimal damage to the animal. The detached tail willcontinue to wiggle for several minutes, keeping thepredator occupied and enabling the gecko to escape.” It’s not just primates who claim ownership to prehen-

sile tails—those with the ability to grasp. Some arborealsnakes and lizards can cling with their handy backsides, too.“The prehensile-tailed skinks may not have tails as dexterous ashowler monkeys’,” says Mulkerin, “but their fifth limb is a big help ingrabbing onto and moving around the branches of trees.”

Flippers & Feathers The tilapia that inhabit the pools at Regenstein African Journey employ

their tails to scoot through the water, following their exhibit mates, thepygmy hippos, which spin their tails while defecating, breaking up theirpoop to mark territory—and giving the fish a handy meal. A far less disgusting example of tail use can be found among Lincoln

Park Zoo’s birds. Birds do have small, rounded tails fromwhich their tail feathers grow. These are employed like rud-ders, used for balance during flight (particularly dur-ing…ahem…tailwinds).

T he tails curl and coil like slithering snakes. They blindly seek out tree branches to use as

braces when the animals bend down to grab pieces of fruit. The howler monkeys might

be known for their titular bellows, but their coolest feature might be the ones that hang

behind them, those thick, muscular prehensile tails that move with such dexterity you’d swear they were puppets.

of course, howler monkeys aren’t alone in possessing these awesome appendages. Most species at Lincoln Park Zoo have

tails, and they employ them in ways that range from mundane (shoo fly!) to marvelous (see above).

“Just as there is incredible variance in terms of physiology among animals, so too

is there great diversity among animal tails,” says Vice President of animal Care

Megan ross, Ph.D. “From size to shape to appearance to functionality, tails are

often as awe inspiring as the animals

they’re attached to.”

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AmazingAdaptations: Tall Tails BY CHRiS MCNAMARA

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Many Styles, Many Uses While we discussed prehensile tails in the introduction,mammals use their “fifth limb” in a host of other fascinat-ing ways.

Tails’ location at the rear of animals enables themto shoo pesky flies attracted to dung. Long tailsadorned with hair also help spread cooling, cleans-ing dust around hooved animals’ bodies.

The zoo’s red kangaroos use their tails in loco-motion, pressing the powerful appendages intothe ground, which enables them to lift theirhind legs and move them forward. They alsorock back on their tails when boxing oneanother with their limbs.

Some creatures employ their tails likepaddles or rudders. The beavers at thePritzker Family Children’s Zoo leisurelypump their tails while swimming, just asthey vigorously use those flat-paddleswhen packing mud into their wateryhomes. On the flipside are thehigh-energy North Americanriver otters, which whip theirtails through the water tofacilitate their underwaterballets.

In addition to other uses, dogs and wolves communicatewith their flyswatters. “Watch the red wolves at the Children’sZoo,” advises Mulkerin. “The animal carrying his tail highover his back is our dominant male. The three females mayoccasionally carry their tails high but never when approachingthe dominant male.” The white tips on African wild dogs’ tails serve as flags—

not communicating surrender, mind you, but rather alertingpack mates to the presence of danger or food. Those whitetips also shoot up and wag when the wild dogs get excitedabout something, which shouldn’t surprise anyone who hasever owned a pooch.The cutest “tails” on any Lincoln Park Zoo animals aren’t

technically tails at all. Like all apes, chimpanzees and gorillasdon’t have tails, but youngsters do have white tufts of hair ontheir rumps for the first few years of their lives.These don’t swat flies or grasp branches, but they’re a

hairy form of backside communication that says to eldergroup members, “I’m just a rambunctious youngster. If Icause a little trouble, you can’t kick my tail.”

Tails for the Tasks

Want to explore everything tails cando? Visit www.lpzoo.org/magazine for

Tails for the Tasks, a matching game that high-lights animals’ rear adaptations.

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Standing’s day geckos, red kangaroos, Baringo giraffes, African wild dogs and northern cardinals all employ different tails for the task.

A nthesis. That’s the term horticulturistsuse when a plant reaches its peakmaturity, fully developed, in all of its

glory. “That is what you’ve planned for eachflower and plant. What you’ve worked for dur-ing the previous year,” says Lincoln Park Zoo’sresident green thumb Brian Houck. As director of horticulture, Houck dreams

about anthesis during the dead of winter, whenonly snow banks and complaints about thecold are at their peaks. He notes anthesis on hismental calendar—some nebulous pointaround Labor Day that serves as inspiration forthe 364 days that precede it. Anthesis is like a beauty pageant, when the

lookers—those sweet coneflowers and oakleafhydrangeas and September charm anemones—stand tallest, bloom brightest and, here at thezoo at least, are best capable of luring visitors’eyes and admiration away from the awesomeanimals. “We have a tapes try of herbaceous perenni-

als that blossom throughout the summer,”explains Houck. “We plan it so things areblooming at different points in the summer.”

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everybody’s garden“Lincoln Park Zoo is unique in that it’s a large space

so close to downtown that’s accessible, safe, pleasant

and has good plants to show people,” replied Director of

Horticulture Brian Houck when asked why the zoo is a

good venue for flowery classes and events. “The zoo’s

garden is everybody’s garden. Chicagoans can take

ownership of it and not have to maintain it themselves.”

It’s no coincidence that the Wine & Wildflowers

event was scheduled to coincide with anthesis. The

inaugural program, to be held September 1, invites

attendees to get an inside look at the zoo’s lush land-

scapes during this green garden party.

garden classes, such as introductory and advanced

programs focusing on species native to the Midwest,

run throughout the summer.

and free Second Saturdays garden Tours

happen July 9, august 13 and September 10.

To learn more or register for any zoo pro-

grams, visit www.lpzoo.org. as always, zoo

members receive a discount.

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Clockwise: Astilbe, hibiscus, milkweed, and Russian sage will be

some of the summer highlights of Lincoln Park Zoo’s living garden.

Early in the season, astilbe dominates. Pink, featheryplumes pop up throughout the zoo, providing a joyful wel-come to the throngs of visitors that pour through the gates.By mid-summer, Russian sage takes center stage. Houck

advises flower fans to check out the garden near the staircasebeside the Wild Things! gift shop, which should be crowdedwith the small lavender petals and silver foliage. As summer begins to wane, hardy hibiscus will bloom just

beyond the fence surrounding the tiger yard. The white-and-pink, dinner-plate-sized flowers complement the orange-and-black-striped residents. Meanwhile, black-and-yellowstriped visitors to the zoo—bees—help pollinate the hibiscus. “Summer is a great time to admire plant life,” says the

director. Summer carries with it challenges, naturally. Extra irriga-

tion is needed to quench thirsty plants, and foot traffic tram-ples grass. The blistering sun can wilt more delicate species.But others love the intense heat, particularly the prairie plantsat Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo, where rosin weedand prairie dock sunbathe like Floridians. While every summer is special for plant lovers, this

one will particularly wow at Lincoln Park Zoo. All annu-als in containers around zoo grounds will follow acolor scheme. “They’ll match for thefirst time,” beams Houck.“They will all be acombination of red,orange and purple.”

This planned palette—like summer itself—is fleet-ing. All good things come to anend. But Houck notes that next yearhe will change things up, perhaps go with apastel theme. In addition to the matching hues this summer, the con-

tinually maturing Nature Boardwalk boasts black-eyedsusans, milkweed, cardinal and hyssop flowering in moreabundance than last year. Pollinating many plants at Nature Boardwalk are butterflies,

which horticulturists use as barometers. Houck details howgreen thumbs use the winged set to inform them how wellthey’ve done. “An abundance of butterflies means we’ve usedthe right flowers for them to feed and the right plants for theirlarvae to eat. Where there are a lot of butterflies, you have agood garden.”The director expects a bevy of butterflies on zoo grounds

this summer—monarchs, eastern tiger swallowtails andpainted ladies. Look for them during anthesis.

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Whether you’re into water dwellers or tall tails, newarrivals or elder statesmen, Swing into Summer has givenyou several views of the zoo’s world of wildlife. But what’sthe big picture? Enjoy a better understanding of the zoo asa whole with these breakdowns of our amazing animals.

Top of the ClassIs Lincoln Park Zoo a world of wings or are mammals

most numerous? When the species at the zoo are brokendown into their different classes, these two groups standout in numbers. But the zoo has representatives across theworld of wildlife, from ostriches to giant baboon spiders.

While Lincoln Park Zoo houses animals from across theglobe, some continents are more common than others. At that, a number of the zoo’s species can’t be confined toone landmass. Ocean dwellers, such as gray seals and tuftedpuffins, make up a large part of the “Multiple” category.Others—jaguars, snowy egrets and American kestrels—span the land bridge between the Americas.

A World of Wildlife

Across the Conservation SpectrumThe zoo has species from across the conservation spec-

trum, from backyard dwellers to birds that can no longer befound in the wild. Here’s the rarity of each Lincoln Park Zoospecies, as determined by the International Union forConservation of Nature.

• Lincoln Park Zoo participates in 83 SpeciesSurvival Plans®, collaborating with zoos acrossthe country in breeding and transfer plans toensure long-term health for zoo populations.

• The designations aren’t uniformacross each species’ range. Whileeastern massasauga rattlesnakesand piping plovers are globallyconsidered species of least concern,both are endangered in Illinois.

Two residents of theMcCormick Bird House—the Guam rail and GuamMicronesian kingfisher (pictured)—represent therarest species at the zoo.

Chinstrap penguinsare the only speciesmaking their home in Antarctica.

LeastConcern 92

Vulnerable 20

Not Listed 10

Endangered 17

Africa 51Asia 28Multiple 27North America 24South America 24Australia/Oceania 14Antarctica 1Europe 1

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wild fileSummer Enrichment—Cool Stuff While children flock to Lincoln Park Zoo to attend Summer

Conservation Camp and adults register for gardening classes,the animals at the zoo are also enriched during summermonths. Just as they do throughout the year, species from smallmammals to large birds engage in enrichment that stimulatestheir minds and prompts them to use their bodies as they wouldin the wild. Ice is a favorite tool used by keepers when it gets hot. Fish

frozen into ice blocks prompt the polar bear to lick its way to asnack. Popsicles studded with fruits and veggies trigger the greatapes to use their large minds and dexterous fingers to get at thegoodies. And the warm weather prompts more animals toexplore their outdoor exhibits, which are populated in summermonths by the occasional butterfly or bird or flower—all itemsthat prompt curious animals to investigate. Of course, when the heat becomes uncomfortable, guests

and animals can always find comfort inside, where inRegenstein Center for African Apes the gorillas perform touch-screen enrichment within public view throughout the week.

Sunny Sightings at Nature Boardwalk Summer is a time of intense activity at Nature Boardwalk at

Lincoln Park Zoo, as many bird species’ young are developingand fledging from their nests. Case in point: the black-crownednight herons, which have nested near Nature Boardwalk for sever-al years. Likewise, waterfowl youngsters, such as wood duck andmallard chicks, will be paddling around and learning to forage,while in the air butterflies and dragonflies are out in full force.“All these flying creatures make it a great time to come out to

Nature Boardwalk with binoculars ready,” advises Coordinatorof Wildlife Management Vicky Hunt, who is ramping upwildlife monitoring this summer. “We know what to look forthis year, so where we only assessed species’ presence or absencelast year, this year we will be looking at finding out in moredetail how these species use the site.” For example, Hunt will be tracking the painted turtles, which

were equipped with radio transmitters last fall. While they over-wintered at the bottom of the pond, this summer they are bask-ing on logs and rocks, making them easier to spot for both scien-tists and those simply strolling around the waters’ edge.

Nature Boardwalk in BloomA year of sunshine, water and tender care from zoo horticul-

turists have made the vegetation—and the ecosystem—atNature Boardwalk more vibrant than ever. Director ofHorticulture Brian Houck identifies some summer highlights.

Blue Giant HyssopThis 2–4-foot flowering plant draws butter-flies and bees. The lavender “spike” at its tip supplies nectar whilethe species’ boxy stem offers a living botany lesson. “The squarestem is typical of the mint family—you can identify it by gentlyholding the stem,” says Houck. “It should smell a bit like anise.”

Spiderwort These blue blossoms brighten the boardwalklandscape from May–July. While the 3-feet-tall stalks can pro-duce multiple flowers, each blooms for only a day. Be sure toenjoy them while they’re here.

New Exhibitmates for the Lovebirds Just as new life can be found at Nature Boardwalk, new (and

newly grown) winged residents are on display around the zoo.Red-billed hornbills recently joined the lovebirds withinRegenstein African Journey. When these birds lays eggs, thefemale incubates them in a tree cavity, which the male plugs upwith mud, droppings and fruit pulp. He leaves only a tiny hole,through which he can pass food to his mate and her newlyhatched chicks.

Storks Out Nearby at the Regenstein Birds of Prey Exhibit, the three

European white storks hatched last spring are already fullgrown, and two of them have been transferred to otherAssociation of Zoos and Aquariums facilities. The third hasmoved off exhibit as mom and dad try for another clutch.

Touch-screen sessions at Regenstein Center for African Apes are part of

the summer enrichment on display. Red-billed hornbills are now sharing

space with the masked lovebirds at Regenstein African Journey.

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Advancing Animal CareTwo recent changes reflect the zoo’s ongoing commitment to

ensuring the best possible care for its animals. In February, DaveBernier was promoted to general curator of Lincoln Park Zoo. The20-year zoo veteran will use knowledge gained in nearly every cor-ner of zoo grounds to oversee the day-to-day care of Lincoln ParkZoo’s amazing animals.Near the same time, Laura Lickel was hired as the nutrition

manager at the Nutrition Center. The Bronx Zoo transplant will beresponsible for planning healthful diets for the zoo’s manyappetites. Her meal planning will be enhanced by a recentlyreceived Master of Science in Animal Science. Her study of com-parative nutrition culminated in a thesis investigating the impactof feeding schedule on tortoise growth and digestion.

Green and GrowingAnimal lovers can now exercise their green thumbs with the

zoo’s new series of gardening classes. The educational offerings,developed in tandem with Director of Horticulture Brian Houck,reflect the zoo’s status as one of the city’s most-visited gardens.Participants have already embarked on Second Saturdays

Garden Tours and IDed Plentiful Perennials, but there are plenty ofclasses ahead. Visit www.lpzoo.org/education to learn more!

Starting a Lifetime of LearningZoo educators have had a busy summer introducing eager

pupils to the wonders of wildlife. The learning season kicked offwith the Seventh Annual Science Celebration. Hosted at CaféBrauer by the Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo, the ScienceCelebration was the culminating event for participants in the zoo’sYoung Researchers Collaborative. Many thanks to sponsors University

of Phoenix, Polk Bros. Foundation, Chase, JPMorgan and UBS.With school out of session, learning has continued with the

zoo’s Summer Conservation Camp and Zoo Crew. The formerhelps 4-year-olds–fourth graders appreciate animal diversity, con-servation and care with a week (or two) of hands-on fun. The newZoo Crew program provides fifth–eighth graders a platform forbringing environmental change into their communities. “We want to give these kids the tools they need to be wildlife

ambassadors in their neighborhoods,” says Director of PublicPrograms and Guest Engagement Jessica Monahan. “At this pointin their lives, they have the ability to really be stewards for change,and that’s something we want to encourage.”

A Flurry of SupportFrom dancing the night away to running in the morning sun,

friends of the zoo have been active in showing their support. TheAuxiliary Board kicked off the fun with their spring fundraiser,Zoo-ologie, on May 21. The lively gala was co-chaired by ErinO’Brien, Daniel Silverfield and Annessa Staab and supported bycontributing sponsor Mercedes-Benz Chicagoland Dealers andadditional sponsors including Chicago Social Magazine and RockitRanch Productions. More than 600 guests joined the fun, helpingto raise vital funds for the zoo’s global conservation efforts.On June 5, runners turned the zoo into their own raceway, jog-

ging alongside African lions and Amur tigers as they vied for a per-sonal best in the United Run for the Zoo. Adults took part in a 5krun, 10k run and 5k fun walk while kids showed their best burstwith a free Zebra Zip. All the motion—boosted by dedicatedfundraising by participants—added up to marathon support forthe zoo’s animals. Special thanks to sponsors United Airlines, NewBalance Chicago, Lifeway Foods, Startfruit and ArcelorMittal.

news of the zoo

Dave Bernier is the zoo’s new general curator. Director of Horticulture Brian Houck helps green thumbs bloom with gardening classes. The Seventh

Annual Science Celebration let budding scientists share work conducted through the Young Researchers Collaborative.

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field noteRed Kangaroo Macropus rufusAsk any child how kangaroos get around and

they’re quick to respond with “hop!” The mar-supial’s unique style of locomotion is widelyknown, but the physics of the movement—thenuts and bolts of getting around—are worthanalysis. First, the morphology. The largest marsupial,

red kangaroos can reach up to 4 feet tall andweigh up to 120 pounds. They have small fore-limbs, strong hind legs and powerful tails, whichthey employ in a variety of ways when moving. Walking isn’t one of them. They can’t walk.

Kangaroos’ hind legs don’t move independentlyof one another, which makes it impossible forthem to stroll around their native Australia. But as we know, they’re expert hoppers. The

powerful red kangaroo can travel 30 feet in oneleap. They can clock in at 35 mph when beingchased by hungry dingoes. When kangaroos hop, they push off with

hind legs boosted by long paws. The tail is usedlike a rudder, bobbing up and down to maintainbalance. The forelimbs dangle comically, await-ing employment during landing. A kangaroo’s slow method of movement is

much more complicated. The process is calledpentapedal locomotion. With the head tilteddownward, the forelimbs stretch out and planton the ground before the tail is pushed into thesoil, enabling the hind legs to scoot forward intandem. When those hind legs plant down, they stretch past the front paws. Plant. Push.Scoot. Repeat. It’s an ungainly, unusual motion. Of course,

this is an ungainly, unusual animal. (Thefamous hopping is much more graceful.) But keep in mind that kangaroo mothers

might have offspring in their pouches whilehopping or crawling around. Joeys can hide outin pouches for as long as a year after birth, nursing and seeking comfort from mom. You try being graceful with a 1-year-old

hidden in your belly.

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Hanah FestaMy boyfriend and I are from Durham, North Carolina,

and we went to Chicago with his mom for a business trip inJune 2008. He and I went to the zoo early in the morning as itwas opening and watched the keeper prep the enclosures andlet the animals out. We also watched as the zoo quickly filledup with people. I am a zoology major and have always lovedanimals and visiting zoos. It was very interesting to comparethis zoo to the one we have in Asheboro. Lincoln Park is sohistoric and shows how zoos have changed over time. I alsoloved how the zoo was more like a park in that it was free. Thismakes it more accessible to people and will hopefully be moresuccessful in educating people about the animals, conserva-tion and what is needed to keep our world natural! Overall, itwas a great experience and a way to escape from the hustleand bustle of the big city that we were not very used to.

Jennet Conly Tempone My husband took a job in Chicago over the summer. We

(our three sons and I) weren’t ready to join him with school,a house to sell, etc. So when we went out there to find a studioapartment for him in July, we took the boys to the zoo. They fellin love! Every trip out to visit daddy has involved the zoo. Wewent to the zoo so much that I actually learned my way aroundand found a place I felt comfortable in a strange city. Every talkabout nerves and not wanting to move includes a mention ofhow cool it will be to go to the zoo any time we want. We willbe moving this summer, finally, to be a family again, and I knowone of our first outings will be the zoo. Lincoln Park Zoo was anice stepping stone for my boys.

Jerry ostergaard When I have out-of-town guests come to visit Chicago in

the hot summer months, I always take them to the lakefront,and of course, that includes a stop at Lincoln Park Zoo. A friendfrom California was in town, and as we walked into the zoo, herhead was swiveling around frantically. I asked what was thematter. “Where’s the ticket booth?” she queried. The look onher face when I told her the zoo was free was priceless.

Summer is the highlight of the zoo’s calendar, when special

events and sunshine and breaks from school lure crowds to

see the animals, educate themselves and marvel at the

natural wonder that is this world of wildlife. We solicited

summer stories from visitors.

Your Story

We Want to Hear Your Zoo Stories! Visit www.lpzoo.org/stories to share your favorite Lincoln Park Zoo memories.

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Programs for Zoo MembersMembers-Only Morning—August 13, 8-10 a.m.The north end of Lincoln Park Zoo will be open

only to members during our first-ever Members-OnlyMorning! Get a sneak peek at how keepers and animalsstart their day, including introducing animals to theirexhibits and much more. View enrichment exercises, par-ticipate in fun family activities and see how we encouragenatural behaviors. Learn about zoo nutrition and enjoydynamic demonstrations from Lincoln Park Zoo scien-tists. This is a free, all-ages event for members at anylevel. No reservations are required. Just show up, enjoythe fun—and accept our thanks for your support!

aDoPT an animal This SummerLooking for a birthday gift this summer? Or do you sim-ply want to forge a closer bond to your favorite species?ADOPT an Animal from Lincoln Park Zoo. Consider arhinoceros, giraffe or jaguar in your gift that givestwice—once to the recipient and once to the animals atthe zoo. To learn more, visit www.lpzoo.org/support.

Wish List Love the animals at Lincoln Park Zoo? Love buying gifts?Browse our Wish List to purchase something special foryour favorite species. Zookeepers and curators have compiled a range of items that will enrich animals’ lives.The Wish List can be found at www.lpzoo.org/support.

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