Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
>Visitors can see live animals including reptiles, fish, birds and insects as well as large taxidermied forest animals.
Spring Brook Nature Center, Itasca
>The recently renovated center includes an aquarium with fish and turtles as well as live raptors.
Plum Creek Nature Center, Joliet
>A blue-tongued skink from Australia is among the animals visitors can see.
North Park Village Nature Center, Chicago
>A discovery room, a hands-on table of natural objects and interactive displays are featured.
For more nature centers in the region, visit mykidlist.com/nature-centers.
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