» Brookfield Zoo    Near Chicago. 216 acres includes a children's zoo, butterfly garden, and innovative family play zoo. Site has general information, animal photos and descriptions, exhibit overviews, conservation publications and a butterfly resource guide.    http://www.brookfieldzoo.org

» Cosley Zoo    Wheaton near Chicago. 35 species on 5 acres. Directions, hours, animals on exhibit, zoo history, and special events.    http://www.wheatonparkdistrict.com/pgs/parks/cosley/default.html

» Henson Robinson Zoo    Springfield. 300 animals representing 90 species. General information, a virtual tour, and information on educational programs for schools.    http://www.hensonrobinsonzoo.org/

» Hickory Shadows Zoo    Exotic and wildlife rehabilitation and education facility. Hours, directions and photos.    http://www.hickoryshadowszoo.com/

» Lincoln Park Zoo    Chicago. One of the nation's oldest zoos housing 1200 animals representing 230 species. Includes children's zoo, carousel and paddle boats. Site has general information, a detailed timeline history with pictures, virtual tour of exhibits with animal photo    http://www.lpzoo.com/

» Miller Park Zoo    Bloomington near Peoria. Includes general information, hours of operation, staff and volunteers, and opportunities.    http://www.cityblm.org/department.asp?dep_id=3038&menuid=2801

» Niabi Zoo    Coal Valley near Moline. 900 animals representing 160 species on 40 acres. Includes children's zoo, carousel, playground and miniature train. Site has general information, zoo map, special events, and education program summary.    http://www.niabizoo.com

» Shedd Aquarium    Chicago. Largest indoor aquarium in the world, with more than 8,000 aquatic animals. Visitor information, history, exhibit overview, events, conservation information and animal photos and descriptions.    http://www.shedd.org/

» The Wildlife Discovery Center    Features native, exotic and venomous reptiles, amphibians and birds of prey. Offers wildlife programs, group presentations, camps, and trips. City page with contact information and current programs.    http://www.cityoflakeforest.com/cs/rec/cs_rec2d2.htm

» Willowbrook Wildlife Center    Glen Ellyn. A wildlife rehabilitation and education center, providing care and medical treatment for injured and orphaned native wildlife; features include publications, educational programs, maps and location, and events calendar.    http://www.dupageforest.com/EDUCATION/willowbrook.html