About Us

Mission
Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to connecting people with nature by providing a free, family-oriented wildlife experience in the heart of Chicago and by advancing the highest quality of animal care, education, science and conservation.
 
Board of Directors
Lincoln Park Zoo relies on its Board of Directors for leadership and guidance as it maintains its animal collection, and achieves its mission of conservation, research and education, while serving its members and the community. The Board provides insights on financial and operational matters as appropriate, and actively participates in fundraising to ensure the fiscal health of the zoo.
The Board is comprised of approximately 65 directors, who represent many of Chicago’s top business and civic leaders. New directors are elected by The Lincoln Park Zoological Society, and all members serve three-year terms. If you would like more information about Lincoln Park Zoo’s Board of Directors, please contact Vice President for Development Christine Zrinsky at czrinsky@lpzoo.org.
 
Board of Trustees
Lincoln Park Zoo relies on its Board of Trustees for leadership and guidance as it maintains its animal collection, and achieves its mission of conservation, research and education, while serving its members and the community. The Board provides insights on financial and operational matters as appropriate, and actively participates in fundraising to ensure the fiscal health of the zoo.
 
Women's Board
Formally established in 1977, the Women's Board of Lincoln Park Zoo is comprised of about 90 active members from Chicago and surrounding suburbs. The Women's Board was created and organized to provide supportive funds and service to The Lincoln Park Zoological Society and to aid the Society in its efforts to improve Lincoln Park Zoo.
Learn more about the Women's Board
 
The Auxiliary Board of Lincoln Park Zoo
The Auxiliary Board was founded in 1984 to provide supportive funds and services to The Lincoln Park Zoological Society and to aid The Society in its efforts to improve Lincoln Park Zoo. The Auxiliary Board has approximately 100 members between the ages of 25 and 40 who are primarily young professionals from city neighborhoods near the zoo and Chicago’s suburbs.
 
 
Criteria for Membership
Prospective members should be interested in the mission and objectives of the Board and have time to fulfill the responsibilities of membership.
Membership requirements include involvement in the board’s events and attendance at quarterly board meetings and various committee meetings as needed for event planning and board operation. Financial responsibilities include paying annual membership dues, supporting fundraising efforts and contributing to Lincoln Park Zoo's annual fund.
Membership is reserved for individuals aged 25–40 at the time of application.
For more information, please contact the Auxiliary Board office at auxiliaryboard@lpzoo.org.