Tag: History of Lincoln Park Zoo

The night Judy walked to Lincoln Park Zoo!

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Even an elephant needs a Road Trip now and then!

For many years one of the star attractions at Lincoln Park Zoo was their incomparable elephant named Judy. Some of you may have fond childhood memories of watching Judy seemingly enjoying herself looking at you – looking at her.

Back in 1943, Lincoln Park Zoo purchased Judy from Brookfield Zoo for $2,500; a flatbed truck was obtained for transport. Maybe she didn’t like the color of the truck, or just wanted the window seat, but whatever the reason Judy absolutely refused Read more