Rob Carmichael, Curator  847-810-3663 email

1401 Middlefork Drive
Lake Forest, IL  60045

Stop by and visit our amazing collection of animals. Each exhibit contains interesting information, and we always have a staff on hand who will have a few animals out for you to enjoy, touch and hold (except venomous species of course!). ADMISSION is FREE thanks to a generous donor. All visitor donations are welcomed and appreciated and help support the care of the animals at our nature center.  If you have questions please call or contact the Curator at 847-615-4388 or via email at carmichr@cityoflakeforest.com.

NOTE:  The building will periodically close for special events, and hours may vary from season to season--particularly during the holidays. If you have a small group that wants to visit the Center, we recommend calling to confirm that the building is open prior to your visit.

Directions

From Chicago:
Take I-94 west and you can then take the I-94 exit towards Milwaukee.
You will merge onto I-294 North
Exit on Route 60 and turn Right/East
Turn Left/North on Waukegan Road (IL 43)
Pass the first light (Deerpath Rd.)
Turn left at the second stop light which is Middlefork Drive
Go to the end of the street and you will see Elawa Farm on the left.
Park in lot and and go through our main doors (two double white colored doors).

From the North:
I-94 East (south) to the tollway
Exit on Rt. 137 and turn left/east
Turn right on Waukegan Rd/IL 43
Turn right on Middlefork Drive (first light past Route 176)
Go to end of street and Elawa Farm will be on left.