Whether you’re looking for adorable baby farm animals or even fully grown exotic animals, petting zoos near Chicago are your answer. From the city to the suburbs and southern Wisconsin, we’ve rounded up some of the best animal encounters, local farms, and petting zoos near Chicago. A few are even open for year-round fun!
For more animal and farm fun check out our list of the Best Zoos and Aquariums in Chicago for Kids and our picks for the Best Farms with Family Entertainment.