Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters

Explore the best best zoos, aquariums & animal encounters options for kids and families in Tinley Park

Hamill Family Play Zoo

Hamill Family Play Zoo

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The Swamp

The Swamp

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The Living Coast

The Living Coast

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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society

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Tropic World

Tropic World

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Seven Seas

Seven Seas

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Big Cats

Big Cats

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Pinniped Point

Pinniped Point

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Brookfield Zoo

Brookfield Zoo

Sprawling zoo with thousands of animals. Lions, tigers, dolphins & more frolic in natural indoor & outdoor settings at this wildlife park.

Stingray Touch

Stingray Touch

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Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium

Aquatic creatures from around the world. State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan.

Farm in the Zoo

Farm in the Zoo

Barns & pens for visiting farm animals. Cows, chickens & pigs on display, plus an edible garden with hands-on activities like planting.

Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo

Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo

Pathways through a prairie-style garden. Prairie-style garden with trails, filled with native plants & home to birds, frogs & other wildlife.

Regenstein Small Mammal and Reptile House

Regenstein Small Mammal and Reptile House

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Regenstein Center for African Apes

Regenstein Center for African Apes

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Pritzker Family Children's Zoo

Pritzker Family Children's Zoo

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Kovler Seal Pool

Kovler Seal Pool

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Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo

Free zoo with an interactive farm. Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.

Regenstein African Journey

Regenstein African Journey

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Robert and Mayari Pritzker Penguin Cove

Robert and Mayari Pritzker Penguin Cove

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Walter Family Arctic Tundra

Walter Family Arctic Tundra

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Cosley Zoo

Cosley Zoo

5 acres of native Illinois animals. 5-acre facility featuring native domestic animals & wildlife, plus ponds, a barn & natural habitats.

Phillips Park Zoo

Phillips Park Zoo

Historic park housing native animals. Year-round animal park since 1915 with 40+ native species of mammals, reptiles & birds.

City of Aurora- Phillips Park Zoo

City of Aurora- Phillips Park Zoo

Golf course, zoo & recreation area. Vast city park comprising a golf course & pro shop, zoo, sporting fields & family recreation areas.

Lords Park Zoo

Lords Park Zoo

Animal collection in a park setting. This animal exhibition area within a public park features bison, elk, white-tail deer & more.

Washington Park Zoo, Michigan City Zoo

Washington Park Zoo, Michigan City Zoo

Lakeside zoo with an observation tower. A 15-acre zoo featuring tigers & other animals plus an observation tower overlooking Lake Michigan.

Randall Oaks Zoo

Randall Oaks Zoo

Barnyard animal encounters & games. Barn-based family venue with kid-friendly animals for petting & feeding, plus games & pony rides.

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