The Wildlife
Discovery Center (WDC) is a unique combination of nature
center, wildlife sanctuary, museum, and biological station
featuring high-quality displays of live reptiles,
amphibians, fish and birds including raptors, and a bobcat.
The WDC is located at historic
Elawa Farm along the
beautiful Middlefork Savanna in
Lake Forest, Illinois.
WDC featured on
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With the help of over 150 resident animals, the WDC host
interactive displays
and educational programs with an emphasis on wildlife
conservation and education. Specifically, WDC offers:
Education programs for all ages
Chicago land's finest public reptile exhibits
one of the largest public displays of rattlesnakes
in North America
Outdoor raptor exhibits
Flying raptor demonstrations
Youth wildlife conservation classes
Creative school field trips
Eco based summer camps
Group presentations at the Center
Traveling animal presentations at off-site events
Wildlife birthday parties
MISSION:
To build new generations of guardians and advocates
for all wildlife and their habitat through sharing,
caring, research and many adventures in conservation
education.
Visitor Hours
Sunday: Noon - 4pm
Tuesday: 10 am - 4 pm
Friday: 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
ADMISSION to the
Wildlife Discovery Center
exhibits are FREE thanks
to a
generous donor.
