Upcoming Events
Zoo Ball: Spots & Stripes Forever! :
Friday July 10   6:30 p.m. - Midnight
Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo Presents: Zoo Ball 2009: Spots & Stripes Forever! Come celebrate an American treasure as the zoo’s Main Mall is transformed into an elegant outdoor setting for a black-tie evening of cocktails, entertainment, dancing and gourmet dining. Complete with a raffle and silent auction, Zoo Ball 2009 is sure to live up to its reputation as “the party of the summer!” For tickets and information call 312-742-2020.

WTTW Readers Are Leaders:
Friday July 17   10:30 a.m. - Noon
Lincoln Park Zoo is proud to host the WTTW Readers Are Leaders summer tour! This special event will feature stories and songs from special guest Miss Lori, from Miss Lori’s CAMPUS, as well as story time with Mr. Brandon.

This free performance, taking place on the zoo’s Main Mall, is perfect for families with children in preschool through early elementary school. The first 200 children in the audience will receive a goody bag with a free children’s book. For a complete summer tour schedule, visit wttw.com/readersareleaders.

Performances are made possible by Wisconsin Dells, Carlson For Kids Nutritional Supplements, Blick Art Materials, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Feldco, Chicago MomsLikeMe.com, Gymboree Play & Music in Westfield Hawthorne Mall, Amtrak and Archdiocese of Catholic Schools. Additional support provided by HarperCollins Children’s Books, publishers of the works of Shel Silverstein. For additional information on Miss Lori’s CAMPUS, visit missloriscampus.com.


Jammin' at the Zoo: July show
Friday July 24   6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Matt Nathanson, Brett Dennen & Pat McGee

Daily Activities
10 a.m.
Gibbon Chat
Helen Brach Primate House

Swing in to compare your family to our white-cheeked gibbon family. Come early and you might get to hear their
morning song.

10 a.m.
Meet an Animal

Pritzker Family Children’s Zoo

From our backyard to yours, connect to the natural world by meeting ambassador animals from North America.

10 a.m.

New Digs for Rhinos

Outdoor Rhino Yard—Near the Safari Cafe

Rhinos are tough, but their populations are fragile. Join us at the new black rhino habitat to learn about the zoo’s
role in rhino-conservation efforts.

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.

10:30 a.m.

Seal Training and 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.

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.

11 a.m.

Polar Beat Chat

Polar Bear Plaza

Journey to the Arctic to see how changes in habitat impact this large marine mammal.

1 p.m.
Meerkat Chat
Regenstein African Journey

Join us to learn from one of the most cooperative species on the planet what it takes to survive in the harsh
Kalahari desert!

1 p.m.

Polar Beat Chat

Polar Bear Plaza

Journey to the Arctic to see how changes in habitat impact this large marine mammal.

1 p.m.

The Zoo and Beyond

African Wild Dog Exhibit—Across from Regenstein Birds of Prey Exhibit

Travel to the Serengeti to learn how Lincoln Park Zoo protects African wild dogs and other wildlife in Africa’s
signature ecosystem.

1:30 p.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.

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.

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.

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.

3 p.m.

New Digs for Rhinos

Outdoor Rhino Yard—Near the Safari Cafe

Rhinos are tough, but their populations are fragile. Join us at the new black rhino habitat to learn about the zoo’s

role in rhino-conservation efforts.

3:30 p.m
Red Wolves Howling Back

Pritzker Family Children’s Zoo

Learn how Lincoln Park Zoo is helping this critically endangered species howl back from the brink of extinction.

Want to take your visit to the next level?

Exploring Ape Behavior

Wednesday–Friday 11 a.m.  

Saturday and Sunday 1:30 p.m.

Step into a scientist’s shoes to learn about research involving Lincoln Park Zoo’s apes. Tickets are available
online, through the retail kiosk at RCAA or at Gateway Pavilion. (A $5 fee applies.) Learn more.

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.