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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.
Open Every Day
No reservations required. Face coverings are recommended in animal buildings.
Adults Night Out
Celebrate block-party style among wildlife and gardens during this adults-only, after-hours event.
A New Home for Big Cats
Pepper Family Wildlife Center will feature lions, Canada lynx, snow leopards, and red pandas.
The Price of Extinction
Help save threatened species with a collectible, limited-edition pass that lets you “take away” their threat.
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.
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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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Adults Night Out: Summer Block Party
Thursday, August 26
Explore Lincoln Park Zoo after the gates close. No kids or crowds—just strolling, sipping, and possibly getting a little too competitive with some lawn games.
Breakfast with the Animals Presented by Nutella
Saturday, August 21, & Saturday, September 25
Get exclusive access and information about animals alongside a tasty, family-friendly morning meal with each Breakfast with the Animals Presented by Nutella event.
Cocktails for Conservation: Sustainable Mixology Class
Thursday, September 9
Sustainability focused mixology class where you'll learn about herbs and plants while crafting cocktails in a beautiful outdoor setting.