Education

Meaningful Experiences Boost Animal Education

In educating visitors about animals, we create multiple opportunities for visitors of all ages and backgrounds to have meaningful experiences at the zoo. We invite you to feel connected, committed and curious in our wild classroom.

Families with children ages 5–12 can grab their nighttime gear and join us for an overnight adventure!

Sleep Under the Skyscrapers: Outdoor Campout
Interested in sleeping among Lincoln Park Zoo’s amazing animals? Families with children ages 5–12 can grab their nighttime gear and join us for an overnight adventure!
Learn more about Sleep Under the Skyscrapers

Looking for a garden class that makes learning about plants easy? This three-part introductory series—June 6, 13 & 20—focuses on the tools you need to ID perennials!

Plentiful Perennials
Looking for a garden class that makes learning about plants easy? This three-part introductory series—June 6, 13 & 20—focuses on the tools you need to ID perennials!
Learn More About Plentiful Perennials


Plan a Field Trip
Lincoln Park Zoo is a great destination for a school field trip

ZooTracks now available at Gateway Pavilion on the day of your visit as well as online.