Lincoln Park Zoo

Upcoming Events
Valentines for the Animals:
February 11   9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Roses are red, violets are blue, come see the animals cause they like to see you! During Valentines for the Animals, kids will make valentines for their favorite animal and meet some of the zoo’s ambassador animals.

Monkey Around:
Friday February 12   9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
You think you know monkey business? Join Lincoln Park Zoo as we explore the world of monkeys.


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Daily Activities

9:15 & 10 a.m. Mondays & Wednesdays
Story Time
Professor Boonie and Mr. Singer delight young audiences with music, songs and tall tales. Story Time is free and held at the Farmhouse in the Farm-in-the-Zoo Presented by John Deere.

10:30 a.m.
Feed the Cows
Farm-in-the-Zoo Presented by John Deere
Step outside Chicago and into rural farm life by coming nose-to-nose with Holstein dairy cows.

11 a.m.
Meet an Animal
Regenstein Small Mammal-Reptile House
From nose to tail, scales to fur, the zoo’s ambassador animals connect you to the natural world.

12:30 p.m.
Eight-Legged Architects
Regenstein African Journey
Creepy and crawly or fascinating architects? Learn about the remarkable life of golden orb weaver spiders.

1:30 p.m.
RCAA Training Session
Regenstein Center for African Apes
Join us at Regenstein Center for African Apes to experience a window into the world of animal care.

2 p.m.
Seal Feeding
Kovler Sea Lion Pool
Looking to connect to the aquatic world? Watch keepers as they train and care for the zoo’s gray seals.


Want to take your visit to the next level?
Exploring Ape Behavior
Enjoy an award-winning look at Lincoln Park Zoo’s chimpanzees and gorillas.
Learn how to register—and try your hand at observing ape behavior—at www.lpzoo.org/eab.

Please see Gateway Pavilion or signs at the front of each building for additional activities taking place during your visit.
Programs are subject to cancellation due to animal needs or inclement weather.