This June 3 highlight of the Chicago running calendar features a 10K run, 5K run, 5K walk and free kids' Rhino Rush. Races sell out, so be sure to register now!
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This June 3 highlight of the Chicago running calendar features a 10K run, 5K run, 5K walk and free kids' Rhino Rush. Races sell out, so be sure to register now!
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New Arrivals Wondering what's new at the zoo? African lion Sahar has made his first appearance at the Kovler Lion House. See Our Latest Arrivals |
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Remember the Roar Do you remember the first time you heard a lion roar at Lincoln Park Zoo? You can preserve these memories for future generations—and keep Chicago’s zoo free—with a gift to the Annual Fund. Support the Zoo with a Gift in Any Amount |
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A Trip to Africa Zebras. Elephants. Mountain gorillas. Researcher Rachel Santymire, Ph.D., shares photos of wildlife sightings—and zoo work to save species—from her conservation trip to Tanzania and Rwanda. See All the Amazing Photos |
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Meet an Animal The daily Meet an Animal activity lets zoo visitors learn fun facts while touching the rough plates of a La Plata three-banded armadillo or other ambassador animals. Read More About the Animal Encounters |
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Zoo-ologie is coming... Join our Auxiliary Board for an unforgettable and WILD evening at the zoo June 1! Tickets to Zoo-ologie, a one-of-a-kind cocktail party, are on sale now. Learn more about Zoo-ologie |
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!


May
17 Green Living Project Chicago Film Premiere
26 & 27 Zoo Safari Tours
Yoga at the Zoo Presented by Walgreens
1 Zoo-ologie
3 United Run for the Zoo

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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See what others say about Lincoln Park Zoo on TripAdvisor. |