Lincoln Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Japanese Macaque

Macaca fuscata

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 14, 2026

1. Japanese Macaque Marker

Inscription.
Japanese researchers established primatology as a major scientific field with groundbreaking studies of social behavior in this species.

Made for Macaques
Everything in this habitat was custom-built for macaques.

They have places to climb, places to rest, places to gather in a group, and places for privacy.

They even have heated bathing pools! Japanese macaques have been observed soaking in natural hot springs in Japan. Pools have been built into this habitat to encourage similar behavior.

Erected by Lincoln Park Zoo.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas • Science & Medicine.

Location. 41° 55.327′ N, 87° 38.05′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. It can be reached from North Stockton Drive near West Webster Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The marker is near the macaque viewing area at the 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

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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: Eadie Levy's Landmark Café (within shouting distance of this marker); Grey Seal (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Grey Seal (within shouting distance of this marker); Snowy Owl (within shouting distance of this marker); European White Stork (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Essential, But Endangered (about 300 feet away); Friedrich Von Schiller (about 300 feet away); Lion House, Lincoln Park Zoo (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Also see . . . Japanese Macaque. From the Lincoln Park Zoo website. (Submitted on February 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 14, 2026

2. Japanese Macaque Marker

Two macaques at Lincoln Park Zoo image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 14, 2026

3. Two macaques 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 28 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.