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Sound Meditation with Jay Taylor

Calendar Icon Sunday, March 26
Calendar Icon 9–10 a.m.
Join sound meditation facilitator Jay Taylor for an immersive experience in sound inside Pepper Family Wildlife Center on Sunday, March 26 from 9–10 a.m.

Upcoming Events

Spring Egg-Stravaganza Presented by Kinder Joy®

Saturday, April 8

Get “egg”-cited! Lincoln Park Zoo's Spring Egg-Stravaganza Presented by Kinder Joy® will have the whole family hopping.

Malott Family R.O.A.R Corps

April 13, 15, 22 & 29, May 6

Want to be a wildlife conservation champion? Are you passionate about protecting the planet? Lincoln Park Zoo invites you to join the Malott Family R.O.A.R. Corps, where you can learn to make a difference through Research, Observation, Action, and Restoration!

Run for the Zoo 2023

June 4

For more than four decades, runners of all levels and abilities have been raising money to support Lincoln Park Zoo with Run for the Zoo, now in its 45th year!

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March 26, 2023

Calendar Icon Sunday, March 26
Calendar Icon 9–10 a.m.

Sound Meditation with Jay Taylor

Join sound meditation facilitator Jay Taylor for an immersive experience in sound inside Pepper Family Wildlife Center on Sunday, March 26 from 9–10 a.m.

March 30, 2023

Calendar Icon January–March, Tuesdays & Thursdays
Calendar Icon 4–5 p.m.

ZooClub

ZooClub is a free opportunity for teens to engage with Lincoln Park Zoo remotely while building animal care, community-building, and conservation skills. ZooClub’s digital sessions connect students with zoo experts, allow them to practice new skills, and help them meet other conservation-minded teens.

April 8, 2023

Calendar Icon Saturday, April 8
Calendar Icon 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Spring Egg-Stravaganza Presented by Kinder Joy®

Get “egg”-cited! Lincoln Park Zoo's Spring Egg-Stravaganza Presented by Kinder Joy® will have the whole family hopping.

April 13, 2023

Calendar Icon April 13, 15, 22 & 29, May 6
Calendar Icon Times Vary

Malott Family R.O.A.R Corps

Want to be a wildlife conservation champion? Are you passionate about protecting the planet? Lincoln Park Zoo invites you to join the Malott Family R.O.A.R. Corps, where you can learn to make a difference through Research, Observation, Action, and Restoration!

April 15, 2023

Calendar Icon April 13, 15, 22 & 29, May 6
Calendar Icon Times Vary

Malott Family R.O.A.R Corps

Want to be a wildlife conservation champion? Are you passionate about protecting the planet? Lincoln Park Zoo invites you to join the Malott Family R.O.A.R. Corps, where you can learn to make a difference through Research, Observation, Action, and Restoration!

April 22, 2023

Calendar Icon Saturday, April 22
Calendar Icon 9:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Earth Day

Join Lincoln Park Zoo for chats, animal enrichment, and special activities throughout the day.

April 22, 2023

Calendar Icon April 13, 15, 22 & 29, May 6
Calendar Icon Times Vary

Malott Family R.O.A.R Corps

Want to be a wildlife conservation champion? Are you passionate about protecting the planet? Lincoln Park Zoo invites you to join the Malott Family R.O.A.R. Corps, where you can learn to make a difference through Research, Observation, Action, and Restoration!

April 28, 2023

Calendar Icon Friday, April 28
Calendar Icon 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Arbor Day

Join Lincoln Park Zoo for chats, animal enrichment, and special activities throughout the day.

April 29, 2023

Calendar Icon April 13, 15, 22 & 29, May 6
Calendar Icon Times Vary

Malott Family R.O.A.R Corps

Want to be a wildlife conservation champion? Are you passionate about protecting the planet? Lincoln Park Zoo invites you to join the Malott Family R.O.A.R. Corps, where you can learn to make a difference through Research, Observation, Action, and Restoration!

May 6, 2023

Calendar Icon April 13, 15, 22 & 29, May 6
Calendar Icon Times Vary

Malott Family R.O.A.R Corps

Want to be a wildlife conservation champion? Are you passionate about protecting the planet? Lincoln Park Zoo invites you to join the Malott Family R.O.A.R. Corps, where you can learn to make a difference through Research, Observation, Action, and Restoration!

May 13, 2023

Calendar Icon Second Saturday Each Month: May–September
Calendar Icon 10–11 a.m.

Second Saturday Garden Tours

Join fellow nature lovers for a guided tour of Lincoln Park Zoo’s diverse plant life and ecosystems. 

May 19, 2023

Calendar Icon Friday, May 19
Calendar Icon 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Endangered Species Day

Join Lincoln Park Zoo for chats, animal enrichment, and special activities throughout the day.

June 2, 2023

Calendar Icon Friday, June 2
Calendar Icon 7–10 p.m.

Zoo-ologie 2023

Hosted by the Auxiliary Board of Lincoln Park Zoo, Zoo-ologie is back and celebrating its 11th anniversary! Tickets to this upscale cocktail event include an open bar, bites from Chicago’s best restaurants, dancing, and a silent auction—all within the beautiful, historic walls of Café Brauer.

June 4, 2023

Calendar Icon June 4
Calendar Icon 6 a.m.–12 p.m.

Run for the Zoo 2023

For more than four decades, runners of all levels and abilities have been raising money to support Lincoln Park Zoo with Run for the Zoo, now in its 45th year!

June 10, 2023

Calendar Icon Second Saturday Each Month: May–September
Calendar Icon 10–11 a.m.

Second Saturday Garden Tours

Join fellow nature lovers for a guided tour of Lincoln Park Zoo’s diverse plant life and ecosystems. 

June 10, 2023

Calendar Icon Saturdays, June 10, July 8 & 22, & 29, August 12 & 26
Calendar Icon 6 p.m.-8:30 a.m.

Campout at the Zoo

Interested in seeing Lincoln Park Zoo's amazing animals after hours? Join us for Saturday evening only or the overnight campout!

June 17, 2023

Calendar Icon June 17
Calendar Icon 7-10 p.m.

Craft Brews at Lincoln Park Zoo

Savor a selection of more than 100 craft beers and ciders at the eighth annual Craft Brews beer festival, hosted by Lincoln Park Zoo and Lou Dog Events!

June 21, 2023

Calendar Icon Wednesday, June 21
Calendar Icon 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

World Giraffe Day

Join Lincoln Park Zoo for chats, animal enrichment, and special activities throughout the day.

June 23, 2023

Calendar Icon Tuesday, June 23
Calendar Icon 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Pollinator Week Celebration

Join Lincoln Park Zoo for chats, animal enrichment, and special activities throughout the day.

July 8, 2023

Calendar Icon Saturdays, June 10, July 8 & 22, & 29, August 12 & 26
Calendar Icon 6 p.m.-8:30 a.m.

Campout at the Zoo

Interested in seeing Lincoln Park Zoo's amazing animals after hours? Join us for Saturday evening only or the overnight campout!

July 14, 2023

Calendar Icon July 14, 2023
Calendar Icon 6:30 p.m.

Zoo Ball: Reaching New Heights

Funds raised from Zoo Ball: Reaching New Heights will be directed toward the present greatest needs for Lincoln Park Zoo, which includes support for animal care, the community, and conservation initiatives.

July 14, 2023

Calendar Icon Friday, July 14
Calendar Icon 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

World Chimpanzee Day

Join Lincoln Park Zoo for chats, animal enrichment, and special activities throughout the day.

July 15, 2023

Calendar Icon Saturday, July 15
Calendar Icon 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Arctic Sea Ice Day

Join Lincoln Park Zoo for chats, animal enrichment, and special activities throughout the day.

July 29, 2023

Calendar Icon Saturdays, June 10, July 8 & 22, & 29, August 12 & 26
Calendar Icon 6 p.m.-8:30 a.m.

Campout at the Zoo

Interested in seeing Lincoln Park Zoo's amazing animals after hours? Join us for Saturday evening only or the overnight campout!

August 10, 2023

Calendar Icon Thursday, August 10
Calendar Icon 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

World Lion Day

Join Lincoln Park Zoo for chats, animal enrichment, and special activities throughout the day.

August 12, 2023

Calendar Icon Second Saturday Each Month: May–September
Calendar Icon 10–11 a.m.

Second Saturday Garden Tours

Join fellow nature lovers for a guided tour of Lincoln Park Zoo’s diverse plant life and ecosystems. 

August 12, 2023

Calendar Icon Saturdays, June 10, July 8 & 22, & 29, August 12 & 26
Calendar Icon 6 p.m.-8:30 a.m.

Campout at the Zoo

Interested in seeing Lincoln Park Zoo's amazing animals after hours? Join us for Saturday evening only or the overnight campout!

August 26, 2023

Calendar Icon Saturdays, June 10, July 8 & 22, & 29, August 12 & 26
Calendar Icon 6 p.m.-8:30 a.m.

Campout at the Zoo

Interested in seeing Lincoln Park Zoo's amazing animals after hours? Join us for Saturday evening only or the overnight campout!

August 26, 2023

Calendar Icon Saturday, August 26
Calendar Icon 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

World African Painted Dog Day

Join Lincoln Park Zoo for chats, animal enrichment, and special activities throughout the day.

September 9, 2023

Calendar Icon Second Saturday Each Month: May–September
Calendar Icon 10–11 a.m.

Second Saturday Garden Tours

Join fellow nature lovers for a guided tour of Lincoln Park Zoo’s diverse plant life and ecosystems. 

September 22, 2023

Calendar Icon Friday, September 22
Calendar Icon 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

World Rhino Day

Join Lincoln Park Zoo for chats, animal enrichment, and special activities throughout the day.

September 24, 2023

Calendar Icon Sunday, September 24
Calendar Icon 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

World Gorilla Day

Join Lincoln Park Zoo for chats, animal enrichment, and special activities throughout the day.