Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago IL Real Haunts

The Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago is located where there once was a cemetery. The Chicago City Cemetery was open from 1843 to 1859 and it held the remains of more than 35,000 people. Stories say that as many as 12,000 bodies still remain under the zoo, which is to blame for most of the hauntings that take place there.

Some of the eerie occurrences at the zoo include that of ghosts wearing Victorian era clothing wandering throughout the park. They appear out of nowhere and then disappear quickly. One of these ghostly women is usually spotted near the Lion House walking around, oblivious to visitors passing by. This same ghost has also been seen in a ladies restroom near this exhibit. Her reflection has been seen in the mirror, only to disappear when the person turns around. Flickering lights and doors slamming on their own have also been reported at the zoo.

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