Today at Lincoln Park Zoo

Today at Lincoln Park Zoo

10 a.m. & 3 p.m.
Cow Milking
Farm-in-the-Zoo
See how a typical family farm combines rural life with modern technology to milk Holstein dairy cows.

10 a.m.–1 p.m. (Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday)
Edible Garden
Farm-in-the-Zoo
Learn where your food comes from! Volunteers from Chicago’s Green City Market share the latest garden activities—and goodies—in the heart of the Farm-in-the-Zoo.

10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Feed the Cows
Farm-in-the-Zoo
Step outside the city and into rural farm life by coming nose to nose with Holstein dairy cows.

10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Seal Training and Feeding
Kovler Sea Lion Pool
Looking for a window into the aquatic world? Watch keepers as they train and care for the zoo’s harbor seals.

11 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Meet an Animal
Regenstein Small Mammal-Reptile House
From nose to tail, scales to fur, the zoo’s ambassador animals offer a hands-on connection with wildlife.

1:30 p.m.
Great Ape Training Session
Regenstein Center for African Apes
Join us at Regenstein Center for African Apes to see how gorillas and chimpanzees participate in their own care.

We’ll See You at Story Time!

Story Time Presented by Little Gems International at the Farm-in-the-Zoo's Main Barn delights young audiences with silly songs and tall tales every Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 and 10 a.m.

Targeted to children six and younger, this zoo activity employs engaging techniques to teach about the alphabet, numbers, colors and animals. Join Mr. Singer as he performs original songs while the wee ones dance and sing along.

Please see Gateway Pavilion or signs at the front of each building for additional zoo activities taking place during your visit.

All programs are subject to cancellation due to animal needs or inclement weather.

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