| January |
1
Thursday
New Year's Day
Start 1998 with a smile. Come to the zoo to watch baby gorillas Rollie,
Jelani and Madini Thamani rollick and romp in the Lester E. Fisher Great
Ape House.
4
Sunday
Final Night of
ZooLights Festival
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Behold the brightest celebration of the season before the lights go out!
Tonight is Animal Name Night, during which "Lyons" and "Bayers"
are admitted free. It's also your last chance to visit the Holiday Shop,
where you'll find discounts of up to 50 percent on seasonal merchandise.
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Sunday
Zooperbowl IX
4 p.m.
Join some of Chicago's favorite bears for Zooperbowl Sunday! Score your
tickets to the zoo's super football party by calling 773/202-5353.
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Thursday
Swingin' with the Apes
For adults and teens age 16 and up
Section A: Thursday, January 29
Section B: Friday, February 20
6:30-8 p.m.
Like gorilla and chimpanzee troops in the wild, the great apes at Lincoln
Park Zoo have a changing social structure that is affected by the arrival
of youngsters, the loss of adults and the introduction of newcomers. Take
a close look at the zoo's gorillas and chimpanzees and learn from an animal
keeper the special care these intelligent primates require. After our discussion,
enjoy refreshments and a tour of the Lester E. Fisher Great Ape House.
Zoo Members: $18 per person
Non-members: $22 per person
| February |
8
Tooth Sleuth
For adults and families with children age 6
and up
Sunday, February 8
10-11:30 a.m.
How many teeth does a bat-eared fox have? Find
out when you take a look inside the mouths of some animals, including bats,
big cats and crocodiles. Examine the different types of teeth that animals
have and how they are used. Take a close look at a ferret and a snake to
learn the differences between mammal and reptile dentition.
Zoo Members: $13 per person/$11 per child age 6-12
Non-members: $17 per person/$15 per child age 6-12
13-14
Friday-Saturday
Zoo Overnighter
7 p.m.-8 a.m.
For adults age 21 and older
Join us for our first adults-only overnighter. Embark on flashlight hikes,
enjoy hands-on encounters with nocturnal animals and learn about life after
dark at the zoo. Featured presenters, including Lincoln Park Zoo's chief
veterinarian Dr. Robyn Barbiers, will discuss the sex lives of exotic animals,
the process of selecting mates for zoo animals, artificial insemination
procedures and animal contraceptives. Pack a sleeping bag, pillow and flashlight.
Fee includes a buffet-style dinner, refreshments and a light breakfast.
Zoo Members: $60 per person
Non-members: $72 per person
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Saturday
Valentine's Day
A.D.O.P.T. Sheba and Sikhote, Lincoln Park Zoo's amorous Siberian tiger
couple, for the one you're wild about. Call 312/742-2322 to order by credit
card.
14, 15, 16
Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Lincoln Park Zoo's ICEBREAKER
Watch as top international ice-carving champions transform blocks of
ice into brilliant sculptures. The zoo's cool ice-carving competition and
winter carnival is free and open to the public. Presented by People's Energy
and Sears.
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Bald Eagles of the Mississippi
With the Chicago Academy of Sciences Nature
Museum and the Chicago Audubon Society
For adults and teens age 15 and up
Saturday, February 21; 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Grab your binoculars for an exciting trip to the Savanna Army Depot,
a wintering spot for hundreds of bald eagles, which only can be visited
by special arrangement. Alan Anderson of the Chicago Audubon Society will
be our guide as we spot bald eagles, hawks and other birds along the Mississippi
River. Dress warmly and pack a lunch.
Fee includes round-trip motorcoach transportation.
To register call The Nature Museum at
312/549-0606, ext. 3059.
Zoo/Academy/Audubon Members: $43 per person
Non-members: $54 per person
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Thursday
Elephants: Their Social Behavior and the Impact
of Poaching
6 p.m.
Listen as Charles Foley, Director of the Tarangire Elephant Research
Project, discusses his remarkable discoveries and extraordinary adventures
while studying pachyderms in Tanzania, Africa. Call 312/742-2182 to RSVP.
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Saturday
Volunteer at the Zoo for a Day
1-4 p.m.
Find out what it's like to volunteer at the wildest place in town. Come
to Lincoln Park Zoo today and put your talents and love for animals to great
use. Call 312/742-2124 for details.
| March |
18
Late Night at the Zoo: Zebras
For adults and teens age 14 and up
Wednesday, March 18
6:30-8 p.m.
What's black and white and runs all over? Zebras! Take a behind-the-scenes
tour of the zoo's Antelope & Zebra Area, talk to a keeper who cares
for hoofed animals and study the adaptations these animals have for keeping
a step ahead of predators. Sandwiches, salads and soft drinks will be provided.
Zoo Members: $18 per person
Non-members: $22 per person
28
Wildlife Wars
With the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
For adults and teens age 14 and up
Saturday, March 28
10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Fact: The millions of dollars generated by the illegal trade of wildlife
products is second only to the drug trade. Join Wildlife Inspector Sharon
Lynn for a behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
at O'Hare Airport's International Terminal. Study confiscated items and
learn some important tips every traveler should know.
Fee includes round-trip bus transportation.
Zoo Members: $18 per person
Non-members: $22 per person
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Passionate About Pigs
For adults and children age 5 and up
Saturday, March 28
10-11:30 a.m.
Celebrate National Pig Month down on the Farm! Learn about the multitude
of products pigs provide people. Meet the Farm-in-the-Zoo's sow and her
piglets, follow the daily routine of a Farm keeper, and then enjoy pink
pig cupcakes and juice.
This program meets at the Main Barn at the Farm-in-the-Zoo.
Zoo Members: $13 per person/$11 per child age 5-12
Non-members: $17 per person/$15 per child age 5-12 | 
