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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.
Take the Conservation Action Challenge
Take action with us and develop family-friendly, eco-conscious habits that support wildlife, both locally and globally.
Breakfast with the Animals Presented by Nutella
Learn about Jamaican iguanas and Hoffman’s two-toed sloths at a Nutella-filled breakfast with a curator.
Exclusive Member Benefits
Members get perks, like exclusive previews of Pepper Family Wildlife Center, early ZooLights ticket access, and more.
Discover Our Impact
Learn about how Lincoln Park Zoo delivers on our commitments to care, community, and conservation.
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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Fall Fest
Fridays–Sundays October 8–October 31 and Monday, October 11
‘Gourd’-ge yourself on free harvest fun at Lincoln Park Zoo! This year, in order to prioritize safety as you celebrate the joys, smells, and colors of autumn, we’ve reimagined our seasonal offerings.
Craft Brews at Lincoln Park Zoo
September 18
Savor a selection of more than 150 beers at the sixth annual Craft Brews beer festival, hosted by Lincoln Park Zoo and Lou Dog Events.
Breakfast with the Animals Presented by Nutella
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.