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This press room has been created as a resource for working members of the media. It contains recent news releases and media materials from Lincoln Park Zoo. Lincoln Park Zoo's public relations team is available to assist with story development, interviews and logistics for news and feature media.

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Press Kit

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Lincoln Park Zoo: An Oasis Amidst Chicago's Urban Jungle

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Kovler Lion House celebrates a century!

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Explore Africa’s lush jungles, lakes and dry savannahs during an expedition through Regenstein African Journey

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Plunge into a new urban oasis - Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo

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Take a walk in the woods and discover North American wildlife at the Pritzker Family Children’s Zoo

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Go nose-to-nose with gorillas and chimpanzees at Regenstein Center for African Apes

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Lincoln Park Zoo Fact Sheet

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Bird Habitat Fact Sheets

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Regenstein Small Mammal-Reptile House

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Helen Brach Primate House

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Farm-in-the-Zoo Presented by John Deere

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Primate House

Recent Press Releases

02/01/12

Lincoln Park Zoo Bids Sad Farewell to King of Urban Jungle - Adelor the African lion euthanized today

01/31/12

How Much Wood Would a Groundhog Chuck? - Lincoln Park Zoo groundhog experts tackle questions on Feb. 2

01/24/12

Take a Valentine’s Day Walk on the Wild Side - Lincoln Park Zoo hosting two sessions of popular Animal Attractions event

01/19/12

Lincoln Park Zoo Offers Scholarships to attend Summer Camp for Free

01/10/12

TV Show Featuring Men Who Lived Like Hummingbirds at Lincoln Park Zoo Airs on Nat Geo WILD

01/04/12

ZooLights 2011 Biggest – and Most Romantic – Ever

01/04/12

“Whoo” is she? Help Name the Snowy Owl at Lincoln Park Zoo

11/25/11

Lincoln Park Zoo Saddened to Report Death of Baby Gorilla

11/22/11

Lincoln Park Zoo Lights Up the Night with Festive Cheer - Dec. 4 is last day to wish relocating penguins and seabirds bon voyage

10/10/11

LINCOLN PARK ZOO PRESIDENT AND CEO KEVIN BELL ELECTED TO COUNCIL FOR WORLD ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS

09/28/11

Lincoln Park Zoo’s Young Researchers Collaborative Recognized for Significant Achievement

09/01/11

Lincoln Park Zoo Applauds Federal Government Decision to Consider Reclassifying Chimpanzees Living in the US as Endangered

08/03/11

Lincoln Park Zoo Awarded Two Significant Grants for Science Education

07/12/11

NEW RESEARCH DEMONSTRATES DAMAGING INFLUENCE OF MEDIA ON PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS OF CHIMPANZEES

06/29/11

Zoo-Raised Smooth Green Snakes Reintroduced to Wild in Lake County

03/13/11

Zoo Researchers Provide African Sanctuaries Road Map for Strategic Long-Term Planning for Chimpanzee Rescue and Care

12/02/10

Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo Receives Mayor Daley’s GreenWorks Award: Sustainable Innovation in a Built Environment

11/30/10

PROJECT CHIMPCARE HELPS TWO PET CHIMPANZEES

09/22/10

Origins of Deadliest Strain of Human Malaria Discovered

08/30/10

New book explores how chimpanzees think, learn and behave; Provides insights into origin of human cognition

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Free and open every day of the year, Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes 3 million visitors through its gates annually.
Established in 1868 with a gift of two swans from New York City’s Central Park, Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the most modern institutions in the country, featuring advanced veterinary care, groundbreaking exhibits and wide-ranging conservation and science programs.

The Farm-in-the-Zoo Presented by John Deere brings the country in the city, offering cow-milking demonstrations, opportunities to greet the goats and the chance to help with the harvest at the sustainable crop garden.
Chimpanzee and gorillas make their homes in the naturalistic settings of Regenstein Center for African Apes. Scientists at the Lester E. Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes study the apes’ social groups and cognitive skills, using their research to help conserve these endangered species.

Silverback gorilla Kwan leads his groups at Regenstein Center for African Apes, mirroring the gorilla social setting of the wild. Lincoln Park Zoo has long been a leader in preserving this endangered species. Harvest Days Presented by John Deere invites families to a weekend of free family fun on the farm. The three Jammin’ at the Zoo concerts are highlights of Lincoln Park Zoo’s summer season. Top acts rock out at the wildest venue in town. Our African lions regularly send roars echoing through zoo grounds, which delights crowds. The Amur tigers combine beauty and brawn, playfulness and power and they bound through their outdoor yard. In addition to highlighting native plants and wildlife, Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo offers visitors one of the best skyline views in the city. The polar bear window is one of the most exciting destinations for zoo visitors. The big bear loves to swim up to the window and surprise her audience. A faux termite-fishing mound prompts the great apes within Regenstein Center for African Apes to use their minds and dexterous fingers to retrieve goodies using tree branches. Spooky Zoo Spectacular Spooky Zoo Spectacular Spooky Zoo Spectacular Spooky Zoo Spectacular Spooky Zoo Spectacular More than one million lights illuminate the grounds during ZooLights. Santa meets with children within the cozy Kovler Lion House during ZooLights. While animals explore their exhibits, trees come to life during ZooLights. Live ice-carving demonstrations thrill guests at ZooLights.