Wildlife Advocacy Group opened our eyes to how science can improve animal welfare. Most of the kids had previously visited the Lincoln Park Zoo, but our guide Adrienne, made the zoo new. She called our attention to things we hadn’t considered. The tour offered intimate knowledge of animal behaviors and illuminated an important role that zoos play in understanding and supporting not only the animal residents of the zoo, but also the urban wildlife that surrounds us. The presentations were engaging, and thought-provoking. Wildlife Advocacy Group also provided a lot of support leading into the tour. Preparations were excellent, including a scavenger hunt, related literature, and links to resources for further research. The kids learned a lot and had a lot of fun. We look forward to another Wildlife Advocacy Group tour in another setting and learning more about our urban wildlife! June, 2024