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Dying Oak Tree Older Than City Of Chicago Removed From Lincoln Park Zoo: ‘It’s Emotional’

The bur oak tree is estimated to be 250-300 years old, but a more accurate estimate will be available once arborists have a chance to count its rings.

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Chicagoans Say Goodbye To One Of The City’s Oldest Trees With Letters, Sketches And Selfies

The bur oak tree is believed to predate the city of Chicago's founding, but it's reached the end of its life cycle and is slated to come down Monday.

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Dying Lincoln Park Zoo Oak Tree Older Than Chicago To Be Cut Down Monday. Here’s How To Say Goodbye

The bur oak, believed to predate the city of Chicago's founding, has reached the end of its natural life cycle, but there are plans to preserve its legacy, zoo officials said.

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Meet Pesho, Sidai And Lomelok, The Lincoln Park Zoo’s Adorable Lion Cubs

The three lion cubs, born Jan. 9, took their first steps outside in front of hundreds of Lincoln Park Zoo members Friday.

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Lincoln Park Zoo’s Lion Cubs Are About To Make Their Big, Fuzzy Debut. Here’s How To See Them

The cubs will debut Friday for members. Non-members can see them starting Saturday.

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3 Adorable Lion Cubs At The Lincoln Park Zoo Now Have Names

The cubs are still living behind the scenes at the zoo, but they'll go public this spring.

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Lincoln Park Zoo Gets Fully Accessible Treehouse For Children, Replacing Treetop Climbing Structure

The Houston Family Play Treehouse has a tunnel with enough room for kids who use wheelchairs, canes, crutches and other supports.

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3 Baby Lion Cubs Born At Lincoln Park Zoo

Lioness Zari gave birth to the cubs Monday, and they appear to be healthy, according to the zoo.

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Lincoln Park Extends ZooLights Into January

Tickets are available to the annual tradition that transforms the Lincoln Park Zoo into a sparkling winter wonderland.

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Lincoln Park Zoo Lion Is Expecting

Zari, a 4-year-old African lion, could deliver a cub or cubs in January. She also welcomed a cub, Pilipili, in March.

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Dying Oak Tree That’s Older Than The City Of Chicago To Be Removed From Lincoln Park Zoo

The bur oak tree, one of the city's oldest, has reached the end of its natural life cycle at an estimated 250-300 years old, said Katrina Quint, the zoo's director of horticulture.

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Closed Little Village Library Being Transformed Into Community Center With Legal Help For Immigrants And Mental Health Services

The project will include the new office space for Latinos Progresando, as well as mental health resources and programs by the Lincoln Park Zoo.

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Lion Cub At Lincoln Park Zoo Named Pilipili After Swahili Word For ‘Pepper’

Pilipili was born March 15 to first-time mother and 3-year-old lioness Zari, who's shown excellent maternal instincts, zookeepers said.

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Lincoln Park Zoo’s Summer Events Include Wine Walks, Family Nights And More

The Lincoln Park Zoo's lineup of spring and summer programs kick off Saturday and runs through September.

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Lincoln Park Zoo-ologie Fundraiser Returns In June, Raising Money For Animal Care With A Night Of ‘Lavish Fun’

The Zoo-ologie fundraiser on June 9 will feature an open bar, bites from local restaurants, dancing, lilve music and a silent auction.

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Get Outside This Spring And Help Lincoln Park Zoo Catalogue Chicago Wildlife

Chicagoans can share photos, observations and other evidence of local wildlife during the challenge to help scientists collect data.

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A Lion Cub Was Born At The Lincoln Park Zoo For The First Time In 20 Years

The cub will "become more mobile and curious" and begin to explore its surroundings in the coming weeks, according to the zoo.

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‘Easter Egg-Stravaganza’ Hunt To Return To Lincoln Park Zoo In April

The event will feature egg hunts for various age groups, photos with the Easter bunny and other spring characters, outdoor activities and more.

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A Baby Gray Seal At Lincoln Park Zoo Has Been Named ‘Fisher’

Fisher the gray seal pup was born Jan. 26. His mom hasn't been able to care for him, so zoo staff are looking after the pup.

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How A Lincoln Park Zoo Expert’s Research On Saving Apes Led To A Ban On Greeting Cards Featuring Costumed Chimps

CVS will stop selling greeting cards featuring great apes in unnatural positions, which advocates say will reduce mistreatment of the animals and help conservation efforts.

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