go wild at the Lincoln Park Zoo

Yes, ACME is about 13 blocks to Oak Street Beach. (go to Michigan Avenue and turn left)! We are about the same distance to Ohio Street Beach

Checking out all the wild things can really work up your appetite. But don't worry, because you will find savory delights around every corner at the zoo. Head to The Patio at Café Brauer for panoramic views of nature and soaring skyscrapers served alongside flatbread pizza, fresh salads, kids' meals and cocktails, beer and wine. Café at Wild Things offers breathtaking views and delicious organic fare like paninis, salads, kids' meals and other green goodies. Park Place Café is an exotic treat with Mexican food, Italian fare, burgers, salads and sandwiches, where you can wash things down with a cold beer or crisp glass of wine. All restaurants are seasonal except for Park Place Café, which is open year-round.

You will find one of the most diverse collections of exotic animals in this urban oasis. Lions, gorillas, rhinoceroses, monkeys and sloths are just a few of the mammals you will discover. Birds of international feathers flock together in the aviary exhibits. Reptiles from the Amazon to Africa slither and slide (behind glass, of course!). A cool collection of amphibians including Oriental Fire-Bellied Toads and Dyeing Poison Arrow Frogs offer a glimpse into a totally surreal world. And there are new arrivals, too. Baby snow monkeys, Japanese macaques and tiny sloths are just a few of the youngest critters you can find.