A few days ago somebody mentioned two small facilities specialising in native animals in western Chicago. I have been searching for that thread but can[t find it now. Can anybody tell me their names? I am visiting Chicago in November and would like to visit them.
Yi Qi is likely correct, and I visited both these facilities last April. Cosley zoo in Wheaton is a charming, highly enjoyable 5 acre zoo showcasing native Illinois and farm animals. All the enclosures are quite nice and is certainly worth an hour or so of your time. Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glenn Ellyn is also a very nice place. Showcasing rehabilitated Illinois mammals and birds, plus an assortment of reptiles, it should take no more than an hour to get through the whole place. I did both these facilities on the same day along with the Phillips Park zoo in Aurora, however that place was highly mediocre with exhibits of poor quality, and I have no intention of ever returning. Enjoy your impending visit .
