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Zoo is a located in in Chicago, Illinois. The zoo was founded in 1868, when the Commissioners were given a gift of a pair of swans. In 1874, the swans were joined by a bear cub, the first animal purchased for the zoo.


The bear became quite adept at escaping from its home and could frequently be found roaming Lincoln Park at night. The first bison ever born in captivity was born in Lincoln Park. Marlin Perkins, who later gained fame as the host of the television program Wild Kingdom, was director of the zoo from 1944 until 1962. Now, Lincoln Park Zoo is home to a wide variety of animals. The zoo includes polar bears, penguins, gorillas, reptiles, monkeys, and other species totalling nearly 1,250 animals. Also located in Lincoln Park Zoo is a which dates to 1830, three years before the city was founded. Lincoln Park Zoo is one of four zoos in the , the others being the large , and the minor Zoo, and . Lincoln Park Zoo is the only one within the limits. This is perfect family tourist attractions.
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago GPS coordinates: 41° 55′ 16.95″ N, 87° 38′ 1.83″ W

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