Lincoln Park Zoo

OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR & FREE

Location, Hours & Directions

OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR & FREE

Location, Hours & Directions

150 Years of
Lincoln Park Zoo

Celebrate the zoo’s 150th anniversary! Join us for the opening day festivities of a special exhibition and explore an interactive timeline.

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This is How We Do
Conservation

From Africa to Sweet Home Chicago, our scientists go to the ends of the earth to protect and conserve endangered species great and small. And we think they're all pretty great.

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Run for the Zoo

Run for Zoo is an annual highlight on the Chicago running calendar. The race has sold out the last five years! The 40th annual Run for the Zoo benefits Lincoln Park Zoo and helps to keep it free and open 365 days a year.

Make Tracks for Run for the Zoo
A.D.O.P.T. an animal today

Animals Depend On People Too. When you ADOPT a Lincoln Park Zoo animal, you support expert animal care, and you can get a wildly unique gift for the animal lover in your life!

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Lincoln Park Zoo Magazine

Lincoln Park Zoo collaborates for the care and conservation of chimpanzees and gorillas and more.

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The Pride of Chicago

Our $125 million Pride of Chicago campaign includes a new Learning Center and Visitor Center as well as a transformation of the historic Kovler Lion House at the heart of the zoo.

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Greener Cities

The zoo's Urban Wildlife Institute is pioneering a global network for healthier urban habitats one animal photo at a time.

Get the Bigger Picture

Donate Today

Keep the zoo free and open to all

Join Now

Enjoy all the benefits of zoo membership

ADOPT An Animal

Contribute to care for your favorite species

Shop Wish List

Purchase goodies for the zoo’s animals

Plan Your Visit

New Arrivals

Meet our latest arrivals, from a Bactrian camel calf to three baby snow monkeys.

Exhibits

More than a dozen state-of-the-art habitats get guests nose to nose with nature.

Animals

Nearly 200 species serve as ambassadors for wildlife from around the world.

Daily Activities

Make the most of the your visit with sing-along sessions and animal encounters.

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Safari Stampede at Run for the Zoo

Sunday June 3
The Safari Stampede Presented by GEMS World Academy Chicago Early Years is a mini obstacle course for kids to express their inner animal! Children ages 3-6 years old can participate in the Safari Stampede, located on the South Lawn near Park Place Cafe.

Mother's Day Brunch at Lincoln Park Zoo

Sunday, May 13
Treat mom to a delicious, scenic experience at Lincoln Park Zoo's historic Cafe Brauer.

Food Truck Social

Saturday, May 19
Experience artisan twists on grilled cheese, doughnuts, pierogis, tacos and more at food trucks parked throughout the zoo after-hours.

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