Lincoln Park Zoo

OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR & FREE

Location, Hours & Directions

OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR & FREE

Location, Hours & Directions

Adults Night Out 2019

Ever wonder what it would be like to explore Lincoln Park Zoo after the gates close? Here’s your chance! Leave the kids at home and head to the zoo for Adults Night Out. Guests will enjoy unique animal chats, educational entertainment, and cash bars throughout the zoo at this after-hours event.

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Welcome Rhino Calf

Zoo babies take a lot of science, especially when they are critically endangered eastern black rhinoceroses. Follow the calf's journey every step of the way using #RhinoWatch on social media!

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Chicago Philharmonic at the Zoo

On Friday, August 23, Lincoln Park Zoo will proudly host the Chicago Philharmonic for the first time in this unique, classical music concert for all ages.

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The Pride of Chicago

Our $135 million The Pride of Chicago campaign includes a new Learning Center and Visitor Center as well as upcoming renovations of Kovler Lion House.

Learn About the Campaign
Lincoln Park Zoo Magazine

How do animals tell you how they’re feeling? Through science! Different noninvasive techniques allow us to provide world-class animal care at the zoo and conserve endangered species across the world.

Read the Spring 2019 Issue
Animal Art at Pinot's Palette

August 10, September 12 and October 19, 2019. Inspired by wildlife? Come paint beautiful animals with Pinot’s Palette artists and experts from Lincoln Park Zoo!

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Then is Lincoln Park Zoo the zoo for you!

See why!

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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.

All Events

Chicago Philharmonic at the Zoo

Friday, August 23
Lincoln Park Zoo will proudly host the Chicago Philharmonic for the first time in this unique, classical music concert for all ages.

Dessert Fest at the Zoo

Saturday, September 14
Taste some of the best desserts in Chicago while taking in views of the zoo’s amazing animals and gardens. And don’t forget the champagne, beer, and wine (for those of age)!