Lincoln Park Zoo

OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR & FREE

Location, Hours & Directions

OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR & FREE

Location, Hours & Directions

Thanks to the Zoo Heroes

While humans aren’t quite built for this cold, our committed animal care staff are truly built for their role as caretakers. They keep the animals safe despite the record-breaking cold conditions.

Check out the Winter Warriors
Guardians in the Storm

As the city shut down, keepers and grounds crews headed in to care for the nearly 200 species at the zoo. Spend a day at the zoo with dedicated staff in this visual tour.

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Lincoln Park Zoo Magazine

Take a shine to zoo holiday events and gifts, tap into snow monkey science, and and learn about a global gathering that’s saving wildlife worldwide.

Read the Winter 2018 Issue
Help Keep the Zoo Free

80% of our funding comes from people like you. Please consider donating today and help keep the zoo open 365 days a year.

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So Much To Care For

Learn more about Lincoln Park Zoo’s comprehensive animal care program.

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The Pride of Chicago

Our $135 million Pride of Chicago campaign includes a new Learning Center and Visitor Center as well as a transformation of the historic Kovler Lion House at the heart of the zoo.

Learn About the Campaign
Easter Egg-Stravaganza

Celebrate Easter weekend at the zoo with a basket full of fun family activities!

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ADOPT a Polar Bear

When you support Lincoln Park Zoo’s ADOPT program, you support great care, food, and fun for your favorite species. Make a new year’s resolution this February to help the Arctic’s most iconic species: the polar bear!

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Donate Today

Keep the zoo free and open to all

Join Now

Enjoy all the benefits of zoo membership

ADOPT An Animal

Contribute to care for your favorite species

Shop Wish List

Purchase goodies for the zoo’s animals

Plan Your Visit

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.

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Food Truck Social

Saturday, May 11
Where can you enjoy grilled cheese, doughnuts, pierogis, tacos, and more—all in one place? At Food Truck Social at Lincoln Park Zoo, of course!

Craft Brews at the Zoo

Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15
Savor a selection of more than 150 craft beers at the fifth annual beer festival, Craft Brews, hosted by Lincoln Park Zoo and Lou Dog Events!

Easter Sunday Brunch

Sunday, April 21
Celebrate Easter Sunday with your loved ones while savoring a delicious meal, mingling with the Easter Bunny, and enjoying breathtaking views of Lincoln Park Zoo’s Nature Boardwalk!

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