The zoo is highly regarded, obviously by its visitors and supporters, but also within the North American zoo community. As one of only 210 accredited members of AZA, the zoo stands among the best.

It's so great to hear that he's born and his feet are on the ground.

We have heard reports of people with a lot of money, including sports figures, trying to one up each other by buying exotic fish such as black tip reef sharks. We're concerned that reefs might be wrecked and fish depleted.

We think there will be more zoos who decide they don't want to continue with elephants.

Chicago could have a national and international effect.

It's a nice community event.