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, anda bobcat.  The WDC is located at historic Elawa Farm along the beautiful Middlefork Savanna in Lake Forest, Illinois.

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.