Luxury Car Rentals Chicago and Lincoln Park Zoo

Are you ready to let your wild side run free? Then the Lincoln Park Zoo in downtown Chicago is the perfect vacation destination for you. Ranked as one of the oldest and most respected zoos in the country, the Lincoln Park Zoo is also one of the nation's most modern facilities, providing visitors with expert information and unparalleled attractions. More than 3 million visitors attend zoo exhibits and functions every year, experiencing a unique and educational outing. And the best part? The Lincoln Park Zoo stands as one of the last free major cultural institutions in the United States. The Lincoln Park Zoo is also open 365 days a year, allowing luxury car rental Chicago travelers the opportunity to get wild whenever they please. You're never too old to enjoy an afternoon at the zoo, so what are you waiting for? There's always something exciting going on at the Lincoln Park Zoo in downtown Chicago, so grab a friend and get ready to take a walk on the wild side.

For the Kid Inside Us All

The Lincoln Park Zoo was founded in 1868, when the Lincoln Park Commissioners received a pair of swans as a gift. In 1874 the swans were joined by a bear cub and before long the zoo had blossomed into a full-fledged establishment. Since then the Lincoln Park Zoo has welcomed many new animals into the world, including the first bison ever born in captivity. Today, the zoo contains a wide number of animals, including polar bears, penguins, gorillas, reptiles and monkeys. More then 1,250 different species of animals are currently housed in the zoo, as well as one very, very old tree. The legendary Burr Oak Tree of Lincoln Park dates back to 1830, three years before the city of Chicago was even founded. Luxury car rental Chicago customers are encouraged to stop and pose for a picture in front of this monumental tree but please remember to treat it with respect. Another unique feature of the Lincoln Park Zoo is its two interior children's zoos. The first, the Pritzker Family Children's Zoo, provides children with an indoor play area and a cute collection of kid-friendly animals. The second mini-zoo, the Farm-in-the-Zoo, is sponsored by John Deere and features pigs, cows, horses and other common barnyard animals. Children are encouraged to feed and interact with these animals. Live cow milking demonstrations is also help periodically throughout the day

A Zoo of... Sculptures?

Aside from housing some of the world's most exotic animals, Lincoln Park also features some of Chicago's most celebrate pieces of art. Luxury car rental Chicago customers often enjoy these attractions as much as the animals during their stop at the zoo, so don't forget to stop and scope them out. Popular statues found in and around the zoo include a memorial to Ulysses S. Grant by Louis Rebisso and a statue of Abraham Lincoln by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Alexander Hamilton is also immortalized inside the park, as well as William Shakespeare. A handful of other impressive statues can be found deeper inside the park including images of German poets Goethe and Schiller. All of the statues in and around the zoo are of outstanding quality, so please remember to stop and experience them for yourself.

The Lincoln Park Zoo is a world of wildlife located in the shadow of skyscrapers. Generations of animal lovers have visited this legendary zoo, and now you can too. Luxury car rental Chicago customers are encouraged to stop in and enjoy an afternoon of uninhibited fun during their upcoming vacation. To learn more about the Lincoln Park Zoo before heading out on your upcoming luxury car rental Chicago vacation, simply log onto www.lpzoo.org. The zoo can also be reached by calling 1-312-742-2000. The Zoo is open 365 days a year from 9am to 6pm. The buildings and farm are open from 10am to 5pm only. And remember - admission is always free. The Lincoln Park Zoo is located off of Lake Shore Drive at the Fullerton Parkway exit. It is just minutes north of downtown Chicago. Luxury car rental Chicago customers can expect to pay a nominal fee for onsite parking.