Project
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.
How to Visit
In order to support social distancing, free admission reservations are now required. Zoo members get access to members-only days and timeslots!
New Arrivals
Meet the zoo’s newest residents, from small to rhino, and explore our world-class animal care program.
Community Engagement
The zoo collaborates and co-creates—listening to, and working with, community partners to bring their vision to life.
Supporting 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 their love for 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, 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 Craft Brews at the Zoo
September 18 & 19
Savor a selection of craft beers at this sixth annual beer tasting hosted by Lincoln Park Zoo and Lou Dog Events!
Breakfast with the Animals: Great Apes
Sunday, September 20
Learn about western lowland gorillas during this one-of-a-kind breakfast at the zoo's Foreman Pavilion or virtually from the comfort of your own home.
Adults Night Out: The Great Pumpkin Glow
Thursday, October 29
Enjoy seasonal activities—such as a pumpkin walk, a haunted trail, themed food, seasonal cocktails, and a socially distant movie—at this unique after-hours experience.