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The Goualougo Triangle Ape Project
Zoo researchers monitor great ape behavior, health, and tool use in a mature old growth forest inside the pristine Goualougo Triangle.
Lincoln Park Zoo Reopens March 5
The zoo will welcome guests starting March 5. Face masks and reservations will be required.
'Stay Tuned to the Zoo'
Check out new episodes of “Stay Tuned to the Zoo” every Tuesday and Thursday on the Lincoln Park Zoo YouTube channel!
New Arrivals
Meet the zoo’s newest residents, from small to rhino, and explore our world-class animal care program.
Understanding Urban Wildlife
The Urban Wildlife Information Network is making cities part of the solution to the biodiversity crisis.
Plan Your Visit
Creating a Place for Connection
In a city where skyscrapers are built every day, Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to being the place in Chicago for all things wildlife—where children learn to love animals, where adults rediscover what it’s like to wonder, and where nature isn’t just an escape, but the priority.
Work Grounded in Purpose
Care
Animal care comes first. It’s why we prioritize individual well-being over everything. With the help of our scientific research team, staff and volunteers work to provide the best animal care and welfare outcomes for each animal.
Conservation
The first step in protecting wildlife populations is learning how; the next step is doing something about it. With one of the largest zoo-based conservation and science programs in the country, we fund, support, and lead research projects locally and globally.
Community
We all share one global wildlife community. Through engagement and education, we connect people with nature across the greater Chicagoland area. Our commitment to community here contributes to defending wildlife everywhere.
Our Mission in Action
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The Urban Wildlife Information Network
The Urban Wildlife Information Network works to provide city planners, wildlife managers, and researchers with the tools needed to make cities part of the solution to the biodiversity crisis.
Project
Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Recovery Efforts
Habitat loss has caused this shy species to become endangered through much of its range, including Illinois. Lincoln Park Zoo works with partners across the country to guide its recovery.
Upcoming Events
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Virtual Animal Experiences
Various Dates: February–July
Join an animal expert for an intimate look at the fascinating animals at Lincoln Park Zoo through one of four unique formats: Meet-and-Greet, Cognition and Care, Enrichment, or Feeding.
Virtual Improv with The Second City
Sunday, March 7
Chicago’s most famous improv troupe dives into the animal kingdom.
Live Virtual Zoo Tours
February 28 & March 21
Get an insider look at the temporarily closed buildings, discover fascinating habitat design elements, and learn more about the zoo’s commitment to animal care and conservation.