Family Programs

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Pre-registration is required for all programs. Registration closes three days prior to each program. Space is limited, so sign up today!

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Family programs

Saturday, June 8
Second Saturdays Garden Tours
Join Lincoln Park Zoo’s horticulturists for a look at how they keep the zoo gardens beautiful. New plants and areas will be highlighted each month as they blossom with the seasons.
Friday, June 21
Sleep Under the Skyscrapers: Outdoor Campout
Interested in seeing Lincoln Park Zoo’s amazing animals after hours? Join us for for an evening encounter or overnight campout for families and children ages 5–12!
Friday, July 5
Sleep Under the Skyscrapers: Outdoor Campout
Interested in seeing Lincoln Park Zoo’s amazing animals after hours? Join us for for an evening encounter or overnight campout for families and children ages 5–12!
Saturday, July 13
Second Saturdays Garden Tours
Join Lincoln Park Zoo’s horticulturists for a look at how they keep the zoo gardens beautiful. New plants and areas will be highlighted each month as they blossom with the seasons.
Friday, July 19
Sleep Under the Skyscrapers: Outdoor Campout
Interested in seeing Lincoln Park Zoo’s amazing animals after hours? Join us for for an evening encounter or overnight campout for families and children ages 5–12!
Friday, August 2
Sleep Under the Skyscrapers: Outdoor Campout
Interested in seeing Lincoln Park Zoo’s amazing animals after hours? Join us for for an evening encounter or overnight campout for families and children ages 5–12!
Saturday, August 10
Second Saturdays Garden Tours
Join Lincoln Park Zoo’s horticulturists for a look at how they keep the zoo gardens beautiful. New plants and areas will be highlighted each month as they blossom with the seasons.
Friday, August 16
Sleep Under the Skyscrapers: Outdoor Campout
Interested in seeing Lincoln Park Zoo’s amazing animals after hours? Join us for for an evening encounter or overnight campout for families and children ages 5–12!
Saturday, September 14
Second Saturdays Garden Tours
Join Lincoln Park Zoo’s horticulturists for a look at how they keep the zoo gardens beautiful. New plants and areas will be highlighted each month as they blossom with the seasons.

Questions? Call 312-742-2056 or email educationprograms@lpzoo.org.