Adults Night Out: Holidaze

Adults Night Out: Holidaze

Thursday, December 14

6:30–10 p.m.

General Admission, $20–$35

VIP, $95–$120

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Overview

Join us for the final 21+ event of 2023—Adults Night Out: Holidaze! Enjoy unique animal chats, a live DJ, and food and bar locations throughout the zoo amid the magic of millions of holiday lights.

Activities Include:

  • DJ Marcus Carter & DJ Chas spinning music all night
  • Live ice carving from amazing local artists
  • Free rides on the AT&T Endangered Species Carousel
  • Animal chats with the zoo team
  • Pop-up bars and snack carts with plenty of food and beverage available for purchase
  • Strolls around the zoo under the glow of millions of holiday lights
  • Complimentary admission to specialty attractions such as the Ferris wheel and the Light Maze Presented by Invesco QQQ
  • Visits with everyone’s favorite cranky green holiday hater, which will make your heart grow three sizes!
  • Plenty of spaces for relaxing and conversing—or dancing and moving—as you savor the season your way

Looking for even more excitement? Upgrade to the VIP experience! Whether you upgrade or not, you can feel super jolly about joining us, as proceeds from all tickets help Lincoln Park Zoo stay free and open 365 days a year.

VIP Zoo Crawl, hosted by the Auxiliary Board

VIP Ticket levels:

  • $95 for Early Bird VIP
  • $120 for VIP

The VIP Zoo Crawl ticket includes everything in the general admission experience PLUS:

  • Take a break from the Chicago winter elements at cozy heated spaces throughout the zoo
  • Warm your belly with exclusive covered bars offering complimentary festive alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks
  • Savor the taste of the holiday season with food stations serving complimentary small bites
  • Listen to exclusive chats from zoo scientists dedicated to saving wildlife
  • Slip into VIP fast lanes for the Ferris Wheel from 6:30–7:30 p.m.
  • Enjoy live entertainment
  • Watch for more to come!

 

Thank you to our VIP Zoo Crawl Restaurant Partners

FAQs

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What parts of the zoo will be open, and will I see animals?

Adults Night Out will take place throughout Lincoln Park Zoo’s buildings and grounds.

Animals that live at Lincoln Park Zoo always have the choice to be indoors or out, in view of the public or not. This is a zoo policy that promotes positive animal welfare. We hope many animals will choose to be outside, but they may choose to spend their evening indoors. Make sure to stop by animal habitats when they’re receiving enrichment (the schedule will be in your online program) for the highest likelihood of great animal viewing!

Is this event accessible?

Yes! To learn about accessibility at Lincoln Park Zoo, please visit lpzoo.org/accessibility. To view the accessibility map of Lincoln Park Zoo, click here.

What are the age restrictions for this event?

21+. No one under this age will be permitted into the event. All guests must have a ticket.

Can I purchase tickets at the door?

Maybe. If tickets remain available, a limited number of tickets will be for sale at the door. We highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance, though, as this event always sells out quickly!

I am a member. How can I apply my membership benefits?

Members get 20% off registration for all zoo events. To redeem your member discount:

  1. Click “BUY TICKETS” at the top of the website event page.
  2. Click “Get tickets” on the Eventbrite page.
  3. At the top, select “Promo Code.”
  4. Enter the first three digits of your Lincoln Park Zoo membership number.
  5. Select “Apply.”
  6. Select the number of tickets you need and proceed to checkout.
Can I transfer my tickets or get a refund? What happens if there is inclement weather?

All Lincoln Park Zoo event tickets are nonrefundable. If you are not able to make it to the event, feel free to give your ticket to a friend or family member over the age of 21. All events will be held rain or shine. Please dress accordingly!

How do I enter the event and can I re-enter once checked in?

Enter the zoo at the East Gate on Cannon Drive and Fullerton Parkway (the zoo’s parking lot) or the West Gate at Stockton Drive and Webster Drive. Tickets can be scanned on your smartphone or on a printed sheet of paper. Re-entry is not permitted.

What items are prohibited at this event?

Please make note of the items below that are restricted for this event:

  • NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES
  • No folding chairs
  • No luggage of any kind
  • No animals (with the exception of service animals)
  • No coolers (unless medically required)
  • No illegal substances
  • No noisemakers or balloons
  • No Segways or motorized scooters
  • No thermal containers
  • No weapons
  • No remote-controlled aircrafts or drones
  • No items deemed dangerous or inappropriate

Alcohol purchased outside the zoo is prohibited, and we ask that you refrain from smoking tobacco and cannabis inside the gates for the health and safety of animals and visitors. Lincoln Park Zoo’s Code of Conduct can be found here.

No firearms or weapons of any kind are allowed, except for on-duty police or security personnel. For the safety of guests, staff, volunteers, and animals, all purses, bags, and other items carrying personal belongings are subject to inspection upon entry.

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