I believe the local news informed me today the penguin chick would be named "Oliver". Take this with a grain of salt until confirmed otherwise, I suppose.
It is indeed true: Lincoln Park Zoo reveals chick's gender, name on World Penguin Day Lincoln Park Zoo Reveals African Penguin Chick's Name, Gender
What do you mean "that's how they get you"? It's not some sort of scam or conspiracy. If you don't want to pay for parking take the bus or train.
A Madagascar Tree Boa has replaced the Prevost's Squirrel in the Regenstein Small Mammal-Reptile House's nocturnal hall, breaking the pattern of nocturnal mammals.
Two baby masked lapwings were born in the Bird House and are on display (I was able to photograph them).
Haven't seen or heard any news but I swear I saw a Snowy Owl chick hopping around in the enclosure right next to the bald eagles.
A White-Blotched River Stingray is now on exhibit in the Small Mammal-Reptile House: White-blotched River Stingray | Lincoln Park Zoo
The McCormick Bird House now houses Snowy-Crowned Robin-Chats and Chinese Hwameis in the Free-Flight. Also, the Guam Kingfisher has returned to public viewing.