Lincoln Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Planned for Plants
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 14, 2026
1. Planned for Plants Marker
Plants are part of the zoo, too.
Lincoln Park Zoo is home to around 1,200 species of plants. They are cared for by a dedicated team of Horticulture staff and volunteers.
In 2019, Lincoln Park Zoo became one of just four accredited zoos to also receive accreditation as an arboretum.
Plantings at Lincoln Park Zoo include native species of hibiscus, hydrangea, and ninebark.
Erected by Lincoln Park Zoo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 2019.
Location. 41° 55.193′ N, 87° 38.023′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. It can be reached from North Stockton Drive 0.4 miles north of La Salle Drive (Illinois Route 64), on the right when traveling north. The marker is one of three that overlook the south end of the Waterfowl Lagoon at Lincoln Park Zoo. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60614, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Unique Survival Story (within shouting distance of this marker); Pθre David's Deer (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Pθre David's Deer
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Also see . . . Lincoln Park Zoo Achieves Arboretum Accreditation Upgrade.
Excerpt: "In 2019, Lincoln Park Zoo achieved Level II accreditation through ArbNet, which is the only global initiative that officially recognizes arboreta at various levels of development, capacity, and professionalism. The program is supported by The Morton Arboretum, Botanic Gardens Conservation International, and the American Public Gardens Association. Level II accreditation is achieved when institutions have reached a certain number of labeled tree and woody plant taxa, gained a certain amount of staff support, and offered enhanced public programs to guests. Level II organizations also have a strong, organized collections policy."(Submitted on February 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 14, 2026
2. Waterfowl Lagoon at Lincoln Park Zoo
Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
