My Kind of Zoo

My Kind of Zoo Touches Every Part of Lincoln Park Zoo

Unprecedented in the zoo’s 134-year history, My Kind of Zoo’s goals are to:

Dramatically increase the zoo’s endowment, to keep the zoo free to all visitors and support everything that makes it great.  Endowment funds make it possible for the zoo to touch the lives of millions of children, families, educators, and scientists; set the highest standards for research and animal care; protect endangered species around the world; and raise awareness of urgent conservation issues.

Create and maintain brilliant naturalistic exhibits that incorporate breakthroughs in animal husbandry, education, conservation and visitor experience – while preserving the zoo’s intimacy and special charm.

Uphold a tradition of excellence at the zoo, through gifts of operating support.  During the campaign we must continue to raise funds that underwrite the day-to-day operations of the zoo.