Upcoming Events
Saturday November 21 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo is inviting Chicagoans to join the bone marrow registry and be a hero for a hero. Joining the registry is free and easy, and can, literally, save a life.
The drive is being hosted in honor of Roy Chelsen, a New York City firefighter with Chicago ties, who was a first responder to the World Trade Center attack on Sept. 11, 2001. He is credited with saving the lives of six other firefighters that day.
Because of his heroism following the terrorist attack, Roy is now in a fight for his own life. Like several other 9/11 first responders, Roy has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a fatal immune system cancer.
A bone marrow donor could save his life, but he needs to find a match. You could be the one who saves his life.
Registration is easy! A consent form is filled out to acknowledge a willingness to donate if a match is made. Then a swab of your cheek is taken and the tissue type is added to the registry.
There’s no need to register for the drive—just show up at the Tadpole Room beneath Park Place Café, and be a hero for a hero.
Friday November 27 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Marvel at more than 1 million lights while strolling through the zoo. Visit Santa, make crafts, see live ice carving, ride the carousel, sip hot cocoa or warm spiced wine and view the animals via moonlight. Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights. Nov. 27-29, Dec. 4-6, 11-13, nightly Dec. 18–Jan. 3 (excluding Dec. 24 & 25) 5–9 p.m.
Friday December 4 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Polar bears are kings of the arctic. Join us in the Judy Keller Auditorium to explore the life cycle and lifestyle of the largest land carnivore. Enjoy Lincoln Park Zoo's "ZooLights" and participate in this fun polar bear party. Light refreshments will be served. For children 3-6 years old.
Daily Activities
10 a.m.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Bear Plaza
Journey to the Arctic to see how changes in habitat impact this large marine mammal.
1 p.m.
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 Bear Plaza
Journey to the Arctic to see how changes in habitat impact this large marine mammal.
1 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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?
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.
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