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	Lincoln Park (park) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Lincoln Park is a 1,200 acre (4.9 km²) park along (Click link for more info and facts about Chicago, Illinois) Chicago, Illinois's lakefront facing (The 3rd largest of the Great Lakes; the largest fresh-water lake entirely within the United States borders) Lake Michigan.
		Lincoln Park is, perhaps, best known for the Lincoln Park Zoo, a free (The facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition) zoo which is open year-round.
		Lincoln Park is one of two zoos in Chicagoland, the other being Brookfield Zoo; however, Lincoln Park is the only one within the Chicago city limits and the only one with free admission.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/li/lincoln_park_(park).htm (1112 words)

	Lincoln Park, Chicago - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The name may be used to describe Lincoln Park as a community on the city's north side; Lincoln Park, the park primarily within that community; or the zoo within the park's southern area.
		The area now known as Lincoln Park in Chicago was still primarily forest with stretches of grassland and occasional quicksand, and was virtually untouched by Europeans as late as the 1820s.
		Lincoln Park, for which the neighborhood was named, stretches from Ardmore Avenue south to North Avenue.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lincoln_Park,_Chicago (380 words)

	Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens
		The zoo began in 1868 with the donation of a pair of swans from the menagerie in New York's Central Park.
		This was a period of formal growth and organization for the zoo, by then a recreational destination and city treasure.
		In 1945, Marlin Perkins came to the Lincoln Park Zoo and the two became synonymous, as is his name to this day with that of Mutual of Omaha and “Zoo Parade.” More than almost any other individual, Perkins made zoos popular, recognizable, and an integral part of American life.
	www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org /pages/745.html (404 words)

	Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo
		Lincoln Park began as a small public cemetery on the north side of Chicago.
		This contributed to a larger parks movement, and in 1869, the state legislature created three park districts: the South, West, and Lincoln Park Commissions, each responsible for the parks and boulevards in its region.
		Under the direction of the Lincoln Park Commission, bodies were exhumed and relocated to other cemeteries, and the park was expanded south to North Avenue and north to Diversey Parkway.
	www.madchicago.com /lincoln-park-zoo.html (204 words)

	Chicago-Lincoln Park Zoo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Home to more than 1,000 animals, all of them ambassadors for their species in the wild, Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the last free zoos in the country.
		Lincoln Park Zoo is a privately managed institution supported by the Chicago Park District and many individual, foundation and corporate donors.
		Parking is available at the zoo for $5, zoo members park for free.
	www.cityinsights.com /chlpzoo.htm (111 words)

	Lincoln Park Zoo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Established in 1868, Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the oldest zoological gardens in America.
		Lincoln Park Zoo is a free zoological garden and remains so through private contributions (which constitute 2/3 of the zoo's
		The zoo is well known for its animals as well as its historical structures.
	www2.msstate.edu /~jcr6/lpz.html (808 words)

	BT - Travel and Leisure - Lincoln Park Zoo
		Chicago-based Lincoln Park Zoo opened in 1868 and is a leader in wildlife conservation, community education and recreation.
		The zoo remains one of the last free visitor attractions in the United States and relies mainly on private funds to cover operating costs.
		Lincoln Park Zoo can now provide advance ticketing for large, fixed-capacity events such as "Jammin’ at the Zoo", a summer concert attracting bands including Los Lobos, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, David Crosby and Todd Rundgren.
	www.btconsulting.com /travelandleisure/casestudies/lincolnparkzoo.htm (313 words)

	Second Lincoln Park Zoo elephant, Peaches, dies
		Zoo officials rejected animal rights activists' charges that cold weather and lack of indoor exercise space contributed to the animal's death.
		Lincoln Park Zoo is considering either shipping out its last remaining elephant -- 36-year-old Wankie -- or hosting a new elephant, said spokeswoman Kelly McGrath.
		A study by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association said a zoo-kept female African elephant's life expectancy is 33 years "similar to the life expectancy of wild elephants for which data are available.'' According to the San Diego Zoo, African elephants can live up to 65 years in the wild.
	www.suntimes.com /output/news/cst-nws-elephant19.html (431 words)

	Gillian Anderson asks Chicago Zoo to place African elephants in a Sanctuary
		In addition, the zoo admitted that it had amputated the arm of a young gibbon, a small ape native to Southeast Asia, after he reportedly injured his arm reaching through an exhibit fence and that a newborn marmoset had drowned.
		Lincoln Park Zoo's last surviving elephant, Wankie, was destroyed on May 1 after arriving at the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City.
		On March 9, the Chicago City Council referred a resolution proposed by PETA to the Committee on Parks and Recreation, recommending that Wankie, the surviving elephant, be retired to a sanctuary immediately, rather than shipped to another zoo, and that the Lincoln Park Zoo permanently close its elephant exhibit.
	www.savewildelephants.com /gillian.asp (895 words)

	Lincoln Park Zoo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In 1930 the zoo aquarium was modified and reopens.
		In 1963 members of the public are invited to become members of the zoo for the very first time, and their membership dues were used to improve the zoo.
		In 1991 the bird house is reconstructed as the McCormic Bird house.
	www.d118.s-cook.k12.il.us /South/illinois/linczoo (347 words)

	Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago Attraction-Zoo from Chicago Traveler
		Lincoln Park Zoo, located in Chicago, is among the oldest zoological gardens in the country (established in 1868) and is also among the most modern.
		As Lincoln Park continues to evolve into one of the finest zoos worldwide, the one element that will not change is its admission policy: Lincoln Park Zoo stands as one of the last free major cultural institutions in the United States and the only one left in Chicago.
		In addition to observing all of the wonderful animals, Lincoln Park Zoo features its SBC Endangered Species Carousel ride, paddle boat and swan boat rides, the LPZOO Express train ride, the 4-D Virtual Safari simulator and a Safari Audio Tour.
	www.chicagotraveler.com /attractions/lincoln-park-zoo.html (268 words)

	The Ark in the Park: The Story of Lincoln Park Zoo And The Workshop Book by Scott Landis, ISBN 0942391373 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Lincoln Park Zoo was established in 1868 when New York's Central Park Commissioners sent the Lincoln Park Commissioners the gift of two pairs of swans.
		The swans were such a popular attraction that the park commissioners began acquiring other animals and building quarters for them, adding a bear cage, a bison enclosure, a sea lion pool, an eagle exhibit, and an animal house, all before 1900.
		This comprehensive history of Lincoln Park Zoo also tells the wider story of the growth of the American zoo movement and the changes that have occurred in the past century as zoos evolved from a leisure pursuit into a multimillion-dollar industry and an invaluable participant in global conservation efforts.
	www.supercreepsvideo.com /zoo.htm (397 words)

	Lincoln park, chicago apartment lincoln park, city of lincoln park michigan
		Lincoln Park is a community of homes and neighborhoods located minutes away from the many cultural, recreational,...
		Lincoln Park, maintained by the National Park Service, is a public park square that is accessible to the public.
		Lincoln Park is the city's largest park, and certainly one of the longest.
	www.serviceautomobile.com /lincoln-park.html (1382 words)

	PCI :: Newsroom :: Lincoln Park Zoo :: Farm-in-the-Zoo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		“Lincoln Park Zoo hosts more than 3 million visitors every year, and most of them have never been exposed to a farm,” said Kevin Bell, president and CEO of Lincoln Park Zoo.
		A particularly critical goal of the campaign is to bring the zoo’s endowment to $35 million to help keep the zoo free and world-class for generations to come.
		The oldest zoo in the country and one of the last remaining free zoos, Lincoln Park Zoo began in 1868 with the gift of a pair of swans.
	www.pcipr.com /newsroom/LincolnParkZoo/20020829_farm.asp (805 words)

	Lincoln Park Zoo
		A premier Chicago attraction, Lincoln Park Zoo each year welcomes more than three million visitors, providing them with remarkable learning experiences as well as fun and enjoyment.
		In 1995 The Lincoln Park Zoological Society assumed the day-to-day operations and management of the zoo from the Chicago Park District.
		Private contributions constitute a significant portion of the support necessary to ensure that Lincoln Park Zoo continues as a free, world-class zoological garden.
	www.spc.cc.tx.us /commart/fres02final/amber/lin.html (227 words)

	Lincoln Park Zoo Probed After Deaths
		The Lincoln Park Zoo, established in 1868, is open year-round near the shore of Lake Michigan.
		The elephant's health was probably compromised long before the move because of chronic lesions in her lungs, a possible symptom of a bacterial infection that reduced her lung capacity by 30 percent, zoo officials said Friday, citing a preliminary pathology report.
		Two elephants at the zoo died in October and January _ one from a noncontagious disease similar to tuberculosis, other from a variety of ailments common to older elephants, zoo officials said.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2005/05/16/AR2005051600367_2.html (243 words)

	NBC5.com - News - Another Elephant Dies At Lincoln Park Zoo
		Zoo officials believe she died from complications due to old age.
		The zoo is waiting for preliminary reports about the cause of her death.
		Zoo officials would not comment Tuesday night on whether they will eliminate the elephant exhibit, but said Wanky cannot be alone for long.
	www.nbc5.com /news/4105430/detail.html?z=dp&dpswid=2265994&dppid=65194 (344 words)

	The Urinals of Lincoln Park Zoo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Lincoln Park Zoo is located in Chicago, IL This picture was sent in by Matt in Chicago.
		Its intimate setting enables guests, young and old alike, to experience the thrill of gazing directly into the eyes of a lowland gorilla and standing toe to toe with an African elephant.
		Famous also for its historical structures, the zoo has succeeded at combining state-of-the-art animal and visitor facilities with beautiful architectural reflections of past times and sensibilities.
	www.urinal.net /lincoln_park_zoo (114 words)

	GoCityKids \| Lincoln Park Zoo
		Established in 1868, Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the oldest zoological parks in the country, but it is a leader in terms of wildlife conservation, community education, and recreation.
		The Pritzker Children's Zoo offers supervised hands-on interactions with specially selected animals, so children and adults are able to better understand and appreciate the importance of all members of the wild kingdom.
		The main zoo offers views of two new polar bears, lion and primate houses, a sea lion pool, small mammal and reptile house, a large animal habitat, and more.
	www.gocitykids.com /browse/attraction.jsp?id=2564 (249 words)

	lincoln park zoo \| Animal Attractions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Lincoln Park Zoo is not only one of the oldest zoos in America (established in Name: Lincoln Park Zoo Address: 2200, N Cannon Drive, Chicago, USA, 60614
		Chicago-Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo Phone: 312-935-6700 their species in the wild, Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the last free zoos in the country.
		Lincoln Park is, perhaps, best known for the Lincoln Park Zoo, a free zoo which is open Now, Lincoln Park Zoo is home to a wide variety of animals.
	www.countryways.org.uk /lincoln_park_zoo.html (337 words)

	Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago, IL, 60614 - Citysearch
		Kid-friendly and free, this zoo is one of Chicago's favorite family attractio...
		Kid-friendly and free, this zoo is one of Chicago's favorite family attractions.
		Open year-round, the zoo is bordered on the south by Cafe Brauer, where families can eat drippy ice cream cones and take paddleboat spins around South Pond, and on the north by the popular Lincoln Park Conservatory and the serene greenery of North Pond.
	chicago.citysearch.com /profile/3679656 (394 words)

	FOX Chicago \| News \| Protest at Lincoln Park Zoo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The animal-rights activists held banners and chanted phrases like "Stop the dying, stop the pain, Lincoln Park is to blame." The protest was organized after three langur monkeys died at the zoo last week.
		Another elephant named Wankie was euthanized on May 1 after being moved from Lincoln Park to a zoo in Salt Lake City.
		Zoo vice president Steve Thompson said today that it's impossible to anticipate the number of deaths that can be expected at any zoo during a given time period.
	www.foxchicago.com /_ezpost/data/17609.shtml (260 words)

	Lincoln Park Zoo Animal MPIPC Benefits (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Pride of Chicago: The Lion's share of Lincoln Park Zoo's DM efforts hinges on relationships.
		A 450-pound gorilla at Lincoln Park Zoo attacked a 32-year-old zookeeper intern Tuesday morning while she was working in the zoo's gorilla habitat.
		Lincoln Park Zoo's sole elephant is packing her trunk and leaving town.
	mpipc.com /lincoln-park-zoo-animal.htm (241 words)

	Chicago Attractions : Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago is one of the best free zoos in the country.
		The zoo features fifteen main habitat exhibits with a number of rare and endangered species on view and under the protection of the zoo.
		The Zoo is particilarly well known for the historic Kovler Lion House with rare and beautiful big cats.
	www.chicagononstop.com /guide/lincoln-park-zoo.html (143 words)

	Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago - Reviews of Lincoln Park Zoo - TripAdvisor
		Established in 1868, this 35-acre, beautifully landscaped zoo is one of America's last free-admission zoos.
		We visited the Lincoln Park Zoo on June 25, 2005 with our 6 and 3 year old boys and were amazed.
		This zoo is right in the middle of the residentual section of Lincoln park.
	chicago-hotels.tripadvisor.com /Attraction_Review-g35805-d110153-Reviews-Lincoln_Park_Zoo-Chicago_Illinois.html (658 words)

	Photos » Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago » Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago » Zoo »
		Lincoln Park's Formal Garden was designed and planted in the late 1870s.
		It was one of several landscape improvements made when the park was expanded from its original sixty acres to new boundaries between Diversey Pkwy and North Ave (Today, the park stretches from Ardmore St. to Ohio St).
		The garden originally surrounded the park's first greenhouse which dated to the same period.
	photos.innersource.com /group/7507 (310 words)

	CNN Environment News: The plight of the piping plovers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		CHICAGO (CNN) -- Small, but steady on their feet, the piping plovers in Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo are lucky to be alive.
		The feathered creatures were the subjects of an emergency rescue from the rising flood waters of the Missouri River in North Dakota.
		About 30 unhatched eggs were scooped up and scurried to safety by zoo curators and wildlife workers, despite the protests of their mother.
	www.cnn.com /EARTH/9508/plover_rescue (289 words)

	History Of Lincoln Park Zoo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The park also is home to Lincoln Park Zoo, notable for its work with Gorillas.
		Marlin Perkins and the beasts of Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo.
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	lincolnparkzoo.malelincoln.com /historyoflincolnparkzoo (969 words)

	Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago
		The oldest zoo in the country, Lincoln Park also is one of the nation’s last free zoos and the only major Chicago cultural institution that does not charge admission.
		Started in 1868 with the gift of a pair of swans, today’s Lincoln Park Zoo is home to more than 1,100 mammals, reptiles and birds residing on 35 acres of the city’s beautiful lakefront.
		The zoo each year attracts more than 3 million visitors and educates an estimated additional 1 million people of all ages through on-grounds activities and outreach programs.
	www.goodzoos.com /USA/lincolnp.htm (335 words)

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