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Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm


Featuring one of the largest reptile exhibits and the nation’s largest public exhibit of rattlesnakes and venomous reptiles. 

Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Jayne Nordstrom
1401 Middlefork Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: 847-662-2700 or 800-525-3669
Hours: Varies depending on season, please call ahead
Web Site: http://www.lakecounty.org
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Description
Recently featured on the Animal Planet Channel, the Wildlife Discovery Center offers one of the largest reptile exhibits in northern Illinois. It also features the nation's largest public exhibit of rattlesnakes and venomous reptiles. The WDC also provides a variety of youth and adult conservation education programs for student tours also summer camps and special events are offered for group travel.  WDC has hiking/wildlife viewing trails and outdoor bird of prey exhibits.  Located on a former gentleman’s farm, WDC’s primary mission is conservation of wildlife and their habitat. 

Additional Information
  • Phone: 847-662-2700
  • Hours: Varies depending on season, please call ahead
  • Web Site: http://www.lakecounty.org
  • Category: Midwest - USA>Illinois>Chicago, IL>Attractions
  • Region: Chicago, IL
  • Ad Viewed: 4063 times
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