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Lincoln Park Zoo summer camps let 4-year-olds–eighth graders enjoy hands-on learning in Chicago's living classroom. Register your kids today for a wild summer!


Growing the Herd

It’s breeding season for the Sichuan takin, and animal care staff are watching closely for any signs of courtship between the female and newly introduced male.

Read all about the takin courtship

New Arrivals

Wondering what's new at the zoo? Learn about our red panda breeding pair and check in with Hoffman's two-toed sloth Siesta at 1!

See Our Latest Arrivals

Protecting a Refuge for Great Apes

By adding the Goualougo Triangle to the national park system, the Republic of Congo has ensured this pristine landscape will remain untouched. As a result, zoo researchers will continue to make groundbreaking discoveries about wild chimpanzees and gorillas for decades to come.

Read the full story

Secrets of Animal Training

Enjoy an exclusive look into the world of animal training! Adults can head behind the scenes February 25 to see how animal-care specialists use positive reinforcement to encourage animals to take part in their own care.

Learn more about Secrets of Animal Training

Spa at the Zoo Wish List

This month Lincoln Park Zoo is offering resident animals luxurious spa treatments for the end of winter. With lotions, perfumes and pedicures, everyone from cows to flamingos will be spoiled and relaxed.

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February is Member Appreciation Month

We love our members and to show our thanks for all you do for the zoo, we’re offering special activities and benefits during the month of February.

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Malott Family Zoo Intern Program

Are you a Chicago high school student looking for an amazing summer internship? The Malott Family Zoo Intern Program (ZIP) offers an eight-week paid internship at Lincoln Park Zoo! Applications are due April 6.

Learn more about the Malott Family Zoo Intern Program!

Go Wild at Breakfast with the Apes

Join Lincoln Park Zoo on Sunday, March 4, 2012 for the wildest breakfast you'll ever eat! Enjoy a hearty breakfast while getting nose-to-nose with gorillas and chimpanzees at Regenstein Center for African Apes.

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Lincoln Park Zoo News


Who's the newest baby to emerge from the den? When's the next opportunity to Sleep Under the Skyscrapers? Our weekly ZooMail newsletter digest highlights animal updates, program offerings and more!

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A Great Zoo, Thanks to You
Thursday, February 16, 2012

February can be a quiet month at Lincoln Park Zoo. It’s true that many of the animals stay active throughout winter. Recent guests have seen the red panda breeding pair chasing each other through their exhibit at the Kovler Lion House—an energetic courtship display, despite the cold weather.

Follow @visitlpz on Twitter before you arrive to receive real-time updates on seal feedings, animals of the hour and more!








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