This creative project provides information regarding the major zoological institutions in the Midwest region. Personal information about zoos, zoo history and a current look at zoos are also included. Along with basic information about zoos, illustrations were also created to complete this project. The illustrations were included to assemble t1iis project like a book, rather than a typical research thesis. The purpose of this project is to provide a better understanding of zoological institutions and to introduce fundamental information about the major zoos in this geographical region.