Chicago's free zoo, open 365 days a year.

Stretch with Yoga at the Zoo Presented by Walgreens

Nature Boardwalk is the perfect place to practice your animal poses—and relax in a beautiful outdoor setting. Join us from June to September for yoga classes for adults and parents with toddlers.


New Arrivals

Wondering what's new at the zoo? The babies include two tiny takins, two gorillas and a Moholi bushbaby at Regenstein Small Mammal-Reptile House.

See Our Latest Arrivals

Support the Next Generation of Zoo Wildlife

Takins, bushbabies, gorillas: the zoo has been busy with new arrivals. Each baby thrives thanks to nurturing from mom—and the expert care made possible by your support!

Help the Herd with a Gift Today

100 Years of Chicago Birds

To see how urbanization has affected Lincoln Park’s birds, zoo scientists are doing daily counts to compare today’s species with those surveyed more than 100 years ago. Follow their sightings from 2013!

See All the Birds They've Spotted

The Patio at Cafe Brauer The Patio at Café Brauer Opens for the Season

Enjoy spectacular scenery, tasty bites and a savory selection of cocktails, wines and craft beers at Chicago’s most beautiful outdoor dining spot. Located next to Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo, the Patio opens for the season Friday, May 24.

Feast Your Eyes on The Patio

Lincoln Park Zoo News


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

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Celebrating Science
Thursday, May 16, 2013

A big part of Lincoln Park Zoo’s mission is connecting kids with science. But that exchange can go both ways, as I saw this week at the zoo’s ninth annual Science Celebration.

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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Download the free SpotDash app to your mobile phone to enjoy a scavenger hunt through Lincoln Park Zoo.
 


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