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

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

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

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

Scovill Zoo
- Decatur. Parks department site with information about special events, educational programs, and visiting.
- http://www.decatur-parks.org/local/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=27

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

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

Glen Oak Zoo
- Peoria. General information, classes and programs offered, and special events.
- http://www.peoriaparks.org/zoo/

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/

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/

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