{"id":736,"date":"2015-04-21T08:00:28","date_gmt":"2015-04-21T08:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=736"},"modified":"2019-10-08T13:40:28","modified_gmt":"2019-10-08T18:40:28","slug":"why-zoo-ologie-is-good-for-your-soul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/why-zoo-ologie-is-good-for-your-soul\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Zoo-ologie is Good for Your Soul"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lincoln Park Zoo<\/a> is one of the oldest and last few free zoos in the nation. How does such a large zoo remain free year-round? It hosts amazingly entertaining fundraisers like Zoo-ologie. To address this right off the bat, yes it\u2019s a fundraiser. I\u2019m not affiliated with the zoo in any way, shape, or form\u2014though I do think it\u2019s important to support one of the last free cultural attractions in Chicago.<\/p>\n

With that being said, that\u2019s not at all why I\u2019m writing about it. This cleverly named annual event seamlessly blends all of the things that make life worth living, and I don\u2019t say that lightly.<\/p>\n

Every time I start getting ready for a wedding, it puts me in the best mood ever. Zoo-ologie carries with it this similar wedding feel as well. There\u2019s dancing, music, drinks, and everyone is dressed like their auditioning for the Great Gatsby. There\u2019s something magical about looking snazzy for an event where you know you\u2019ll be having fun. Have you ever ridden a merry-go-round in a suit or dress? Neither have I, but add drinks to the mix and this sounds like something I need to try.<\/p>\n

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But really, what good is a zoo event without animals? Different portions of the event are set up near the animal habitats, so you\u2019ll be able to check them out as you mingle with other zoogoers. If you up the ante a bit and decide on VIP tickets, you\u2019ll be able to receive a mystery animal encounter. With this, you can be introduced to any of the zoos majestic creatures\u2014an experience you obviously can\u2019t get anywhere else.<\/p>\n

As if seeing all of the animals wasn\u2019t cool enough, you\u2019re raising money for a great cause. By attending, you\u2019re helping the zoo pay to feed and care for the animals. Too often, after a night of partying (Read: after too many shots) you wake up feeling like you’ve stepped in the ring with Floyd Mayweather. Well, you can rest easy knowing that you\u2019re not just out having fun, you\u2019re helping out with something important at the same time.<\/p>\n

Zoo-ologie is held on Saturday, May 9th<\/sup>. You can purchase tickets and get more info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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