Historic tree removed at Lincoln Park Zoo
After nearly three centuries, the zoo says the 70-foot oak has reached its natural end. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
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After nearly three centuries, the zoo says the 70-foot oak has reached its natural end. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
It was here before Chicago was officially a city, but the tree has reached the end of its natural life.
A historic bur oak tree was scheduled to be removed Monday at the Lincoln Park Zoo, but the less than ideal weather is delaying its cut down until tomorrow.
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The zoo staff wants to remind guests it's the cub's choice if they want to venture out into the outdoor enclosure where we'd be able to see them.
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The zoo said their little ears are starting to unfold.
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Staff at the zoo's nutrition center say they are monitoring her diet to make sure she has enough nutrients and energy for the cubs.
The Lincoln Park Zoo is making sure mom Zari is getting all the love she needs while taking care of her three new babies.
We got a new look at the three newborn lion cubs at the Lincoln Park Zoo. The mother, Zari, is seen in video from the zoo nursing her cubs. They were born on Monday.
The mother, Zari, is seen in video from the zoo nursing her cubs. They were born on Monday.
The zoo is monitoring mom and the cubs by camera to give them some privacy.
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Head to the Lincoln Park Zoo website to get tickets.
The zoo will be removing the tree in the spring of 2023.
The zoo will be removing the tree in the spring of 2023.
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