Learn about same-sex sexual behaviors, transvestism, hermaphroditism, parthenogenesis, and transsexualism in zoo populations—and how Lincoln Park Zoo manages populations with these characteristics.
Calendar & Events
Featured Event
Adults Night OUT
Saturday, June 26
6:30–10 p.m. Lincoln Park Zoo’s signature adults-only (18+) event returns June 26, just in time to ring in the summer and celebrate Pride Month!
Upcoming Events
Virtual Animal Experiences
Various Dates Through July
Join an animal expert for an intimate look at the fascinating animals at Lincoln Park Zoo through one of four unique formats: Meet-and-Greet, Cognition and Care, Enrichment, or Feeding.
Breakfast with the Animals Presented by Nutella
Saturday, August 21, 2021 and Saturday, September 25, 2021
Get exclusive access and information about animals alongside a tasty, family-friendly morning meal with each Breakfast with the Animals Presented by Nutella event
Events
June 25, 2021
Various Dates Through July 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.Virtual Animal Experiences
Join an animal expert for an intimate look at the fascinating animals at Lincoln Park Zoo through one of four unique formats: Meet-and-Greet, Cognition and Care, Enrichment, or Feeding.
June 26, 2021
Saturday, June 26 6:30–10 p.m.Adults Night OUT
Lincoln Park Zoo’s signature adults-only (18+) event returns June 26, just in time to ring in the summer and celebrate Pride Month!
July 16, 2021
Various Dates Through July 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.Virtual Animal Experiences
Join an animal expert for an intimate look at the fascinating animals at Lincoln Park Zoo through one of four unique formats: Meet-and-Greet, Cognition and Care, Enrichment, or Feeding.
July 25, 2021
Various Dates Through July 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.Virtual Animal Experiences
Join an animal expert for an intimate look at the fascinating animals at Lincoln Park Zoo through one of four unique formats: Meet-and-Greet, Cognition and Care, Enrichment, or Feeding.
August 21, 2021
Saturday, August 21, 2021 and Saturday, September 25, 2021 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.Breakfast with the Animals Presented by Nutella
Get exclusive access and information about animals alongside a tasty, family-friendly morning meal with each Breakfast with the Animals Presented by Nutella event
September 24, 2021
September 24, 2021 5:30 p.m.Zoo Ball: Roar with the Changes
This spectacular evening will bring together corporate, civic, and philanthropic leaders from the Chicagoland area for an evening of dinner and fundraising.
September 25, 2021
Saturday, August 21, 2021 and Saturday, September 25, 2021 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.Breakfast with the Animals Presented by Nutella
Get exclusive access and information about animals alongside a tasty, family-friendly morning meal with each Breakfast with the Animals Presented by Nutella event
