Starting June 6th, Lincoln Park Zoo will open its gates at 8 a.m. with buildings opening at 10 a.m. Morning is a great time to visit the zoo as animals start their day!
Celebrate summer at an intimate wine tasting throughout Lincoln Park Zoo’s lush gardens, featuring 50+ wines from lead winemaking regions, live music, and more!
Come meet Lincoln Park Zoo’s newest arrival, African lion cub Pilipili!
Members help keep the zoo free while also receiving exclusive benefits, like parking and event discounts, members-only access, and more.
Read about Dr. Ross’s vision for wildlife, animal welfare, and the zoo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zoo researchers monitor great ape behavior, health, and tool use in a mature old growth forest inside the pristine Goualougo Triangle.
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.
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.
Summer Wine Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo is back! Featuring 50 wines from leading winemaking regions, this 21+ event is not to be missed.
SuperZooPicnic is our exclusive, after-hours celebration just for Lincoln Park Zoo members. Active members and their guests get the entire zoo to themselves for an evening of family fun!
Get ready to celebrate the summer in style with Adults Night Out: ‘90s Block Party!
