This calendar includes zoo events for members and the public, as well as education programs for adults, families and children. Programs for teachers and students are detailed in the Education area of our web site. For fee-based programs, tickets will be mailed to you, unless otherwise specified. Refunds will be issued for cancellations received no later than 10 working days prior to the program date. Advance registration is required for all programs. Enrollment is limited, so register early! Call (312) 742-2053 Monday-Friday to charge by phone. Zoo members: have your membership number ready! Conservation Connections Look for this symbol for a new series of conservation education programs for adults, families and youth sponsored by the Dr. Scholl Foundation Registration and Payment 1. By mail: Complete the registration form and mail with payment and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Lincoln Park Zoo ZooAdventures Programs PO Box 14903 Chicago, IL 60614 2. By fax: Send your completed form with credit card information to 312/742-2040, Attn: C. Grobarek. 3. On grounds: Drop off your completed form with payment (no cash please) at the Gateway Pavilion Information Desk. Note: You are not guaranteed a spot in any program until you receive tickets from the Education Department. Tickets will be mailed to you. Advance registration is required for all programs in this brochure. Please observe minimum age requirements. To register for the "Bald Eagles of the Mississippi" field trip call 312/549-0606, ext. 3059. Registration must be received two weeks prior to program date. After that time call the Education Department at 312/742-2053 for program availability. Refunds/Cancellations No refunds are made unless Lincoln Park Zoo cancels your program. A program or class with insufficient enrollment five days prior to the starting date may be canceled. You will be notified by phone and will receive a refund check or your credit card will be credited within 30 working days. Join the zoo! Become a member of Lincoln Park Zoo and receive a 20 percent discount on education programs. Other benefits include a subscription to Wildtimes newsletter and invitations to members-only events. Check the membership box on the registration form. Lincoln Park Zoo education programs are supported in part by the people of Chicago through the Chicago Park District.

| January | February | March |   | January | 1 Thursday New Year's Day Start 1998 with a smile. Come to the zoo to watch baby gorillas Rollie, Jelani and Madini Thamani rollick and romp in the Lester E. Fisher Great Ape House. 4 Sunday Final Night of ZooLights Festival 5:30-8:30 p.m. Behold the brightest celebration of the season before the lights go out! Tonight is Animal Name Night, during which "Lyons" and "Bayers" are admitted free. It's also your last chance to visit the Holiday Shop, where you'll find discounts of up to 50 percent on seasonal merchandise. 25 Sunday Zooperbowl IX 4 p.m. Join some of Chicago's favorite bears for Zooperbowl Sunday! Score your tickets to the zoo's super football party by calling 773/202-5353. 29 Thursday Swingin' with the Apes For adults and teens age 16 and up Section A: Thursday, January 29 Section B: Friday, February 20 6:30-8 p.m. Like gorilla and chimpanzee troops in the wild, the great apes at Lincoln Park Zoo have a changing social structure that is affected by the arrival of youngsters, the loss of adults and the introduction of newcomers. Take a close look at the zoo's gorillas and chimpanzees and learn from an animal keeper the special care these intelligent primates require. After our discussion, enjoy refreshments and a tour of the Lester E. Fisher Great Ape House. Zoo Members: $18 per person Non-members: $22 per person | February | 8 Tooth Sleuth For adults and families with children age 6 and up Sunday, February 8 10-11:30 a.m. How many teeth does a bat-eared fox have? Find out when you take a look inside the mouths of some animals, including bats, big cats and crocodiles. Examine the different types of teeth that animals have and how they are used. Take a close look at a ferret and a snake to learn the differences between mammal and reptile dentition. Zoo Members: $13 per person/$11 per child age 6-12 Non-members: $17 per person/$15 per child age 6-12 13-14 Friday-Saturday Zoo Overnighter 7 p.m.-8 a.m. For adults age 21 and older Join us for our first adults-only overnighter. Embark on flashlight hikes, enjoy hands-on encounters with nocturnal animals and learn about life after dark at the zoo. Featured presenters, including Lincoln Park Zoo's chief veterinarian Dr. Robyn Barbiers, will discuss the sex lives of exotic animals, the process of selecting mates for zoo animals, artificial insemination procedures and animal contraceptives. Pack a sleeping bag, pillow and flashlight. Fee includes a buffet-style dinner, refreshments and a light breakfast. Zoo Members: $60 per person Non-members: $72 per person 14 Saturday Valentine's Day A.D.O.P.T. Sheba and Sikhote, Lincoln Park Zoo's amorous Siberian tiger couple, for the one you're wild about. Call 312/742-2322 to order by credit card. 14, 15, 16 Saturday, Sunday, Monday Lincoln Park Zoo's ICEBREAKER Watch as top international ice-carving champions transform blocks of ice into brilliant sculptures. The zoo's cool ice-carving competition and winter carnival is free and open to the public. Presented by People's Energy and Sears. 21 Bald Eagles of the Mississippi With the Chicago Academy of Sciences Nature Museum and the Chicago Audubon Society For adults and teens age 15 and up Saturday, February 21; 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Grab your binoculars for an exciting trip to the Savanna Army Depot, a wintering spot for hundreds of bald eagles, which only can be visited by special arrangement. Alan Anderson of the Chicago Audubon Society will be our guide as we spot bald eagles, hawks and other birds along the Mississippi River. Dress warmly and pack a lunch. Fee includes round-trip motorcoach transportation. To register call The Nature Museum at 312/549-0606, ext. 3059. Zoo/Academy/Audubon Members: $43 per person Non-members: $54 per person 26 Thursday Elephants: Their Social Behavior and the Impact of Poaching 6 p.m. Listen as Charles Foley, Director of the Tarangire Elephant Research Project, discusses his remarkable discoveries and extraordinary adventures while studying pachyderms in Tanzania, Africa. Call 312/742-2182 to RSVP. 28 Saturday Volunteer at the Zoo for a Day 1-4 p.m. Find out what it's like to volunteer at the wildest place in town. Come to Lincoln Park Zoo today and put your talents and love for animals to great use. Call 312/742-2124 for details. | March | 18 Late Night at the Zoo: Zebras For adults and teens age 14 and up Wednesday, March 18 6:30-8 p.m. What's black and white and runs all over? Zebras! Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the zoo's Antelope & Zebra Area, talk to a keeper who cares for hoofed animals and study the adaptations these animals have for keeping a step ahead of predators. Sandwiches, salads and soft drinks will be provided. Zoo Members: $18 per person Non-members: $22 per person 28 Wildlife Wars With the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service For adults and teens age 14 and up Saturday, March 28 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fact: The millions of dollars generated by the illegal trade of wildlife products is second only to the drug trade. Join Wildlife Inspector Sharon Lynn for a behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at O'Hare Airport's International Terminal. Study confiscated items and learn some important tips every traveler should know. Fee includes round-trip bus transportation. Zoo Members: $18 per person Non-members: $22 per person 28 Passionate About Pigs For adults and children age 5 and up Saturday, March 28 10-11:30 a.m. Celebrate National Pig Month down on the Farm! Learn about the multitude of products pigs provide people. Meet the Farm-in-the-Zoo's sow and her piglets, follow the daily routine of a Farm keeper, and then enjoy pink pig cupcakes and juice. This program meets at the Main Barn at the Farm-in-the-Zoo. Zoo Members: $13 per person/$11 per child age 5-12 Non-members: $17 per person/$15 per child age 5-12