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Large accredited zoo with strong conservation programs — covers animal biology, ecology, and global biodiversity through exhibits and keeper talks.

385-acre botanical garden with 26 distinct gardens and plant science programs — supports botany, ecology, and plant-classification curriculum.

AZA-accredited zoo with strong conservation programs — covers animal biology, global ecosystems, and wildlife conservation across hundreds of species.

Free admission zoo with strong conservation programs — covers zoology, animal behavior, and global biodiversity across a large urban campus.

Illinois state park on Lake Michigan with dunes, wetlands, and rare savanna habitat — covers dune ecology, Great Lakes geography, and biodiversity conservation.

Award-winning Japanese garden in Rockford — covers landscape design principles, horticulture, and cross-cultural garden traditions.

Working wolf ranch offering guided encounters with wolf packs — applied zoology, predator ecology, and animal behavior observation.

Illinois state park featuring a large river cave used by river pirates and Civil War figures — covers geology, Ohio River history, and regional ecology.

Chicago Botanic Garden entry point — 385-acre living plant collection supporting botany, ecology, and conservation education across all age levels.

Large national wildlife refuge with lakes, forest, and wetlands — covers migratory bird habitat, wildlife management, and freshwater ecology.

Lincoln Park Zoo's working farm exhibit introducing young children to farm animals, livestock care, and basic agricultural science.

Southern Illinois state park with dramatic sandstone formations and old-growth forest — geology, plant ecology, and outdoor education.

Brookfield Zoo's African forest habitat — tropical ecology, primate biology, and conservation of Central African forest species.

Children's interactive zoo area at Brookfield Zoo focused on animal care and habitats — introduces zoology and animal behavior for young learners.

Illinois Beach State Park on Lake Michigan shoreline — covers Great Lakes shoreline ecology, dune formation, and freshwater biology.

State park along the Kankakee River with canyons, caves, and diverse ecosystems — covers Illinois geology, riparian biology, and outdoor education.

Illinois state park with canyon formations, waterfalls, and diverse forest ecosystems — supports geology, ecology, and physical education.

Illinois canyon state park with canyons, waterfalls, and rock formations — geology, erosion, and riparian ecology in a hands-on outdoor setting.

Glacially formed Illinois state park with lakes, bogs, and river ecosystems — covers glacial geology, freshwater ecology, and McHenry County natural history.

Restored tallgrass prairie and bison reintroduction site — covers grassland ecology, native species, and conservation biology.

Regional zoo in the Quad Cities featuring conservation programming — zoology, animal adaptations, and wildlife conservation across diverse species exhibits.

AZA-accredited zoo in Peoria with conservation programs covering animal biology, endangered species, and global habitat diversity.

Large Illinois state park at the Mississippi-Illinois River confluence — covers river ecology, bluff geology, migratory birds, and riparian biology.

Lincoln Park Zoo children's zoo with domesticated and wild animals in interactive settings — supports animal biology, habitats, and conservation for young learners.