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The mission of the Chicago Zoological Society is to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature.

Wildlife Safari is a non-profit AZA accredited zoological park dedicated to conservation, education, and research since its inception in 1972. Wildlife Safari is a fun-filled family destinationwhere you can view over 500 animals in their natural habitat roaming freely much as they do in the wild! Visitors to the park drive through a 4.5 mile trek to see animals from Africa, Asia, and the America's. This unique setting offers many opportunites to get up close and personal with animals large and small.

Southwick's Zoo is the largest zoo in New England, spanning over 200 acres and home to over 850 animals in naturalistic habitats including lions, tigers, giraffes, chimpanzees, white rhinos, two-toed sloths, and more. Privately owned by the Brewer (Southwick) family, the Zoo does not receive federal, state, or local funding of any kind; it depends solely on the admission proceeds from Zoo visitors and patrons. Thank you for your continued support of our mission and vision!