Live Animals
Lake View Nature Center exhibits a variety of small animals, many of which are handleable (with staff assistance). Our focus is on species native to Illinois, but we also have a few domestic or non-native species.Please note that the Lake View Nature Center is not a rehab center. We do not have the facilities or required permits to accept sick or injured wildlife. For wildlife issues, please contact the Willowbrook Wildlife Center at (630) 942-6200 or www.dupageforest.com.
Miguel, the rabbit
Scarlet tanager
Box turtles
Chipmunk
White-footed mouse
Multimammate rat
Painted turtle/Bullfrog
Gray treefrog
Snapping turtle
Fox snake
Garter snakes
Bull snake
Honduran milk snake
Pond exhibit
Walking stick insects
Rose hair tarantula
