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You can check out all the exhibits Lincoln Park Zoo has to offer by visiting lpzoo.org/exhibits. For this specific ticketed occasion, the event will take across Lincoln Park Zoo buildings and grounds, however for this event the McCormick Bird Houseand Farm-in-the-Zoo will not be open. All other outdoor areas and buildings will be open after-hours for this event.

To learn about what areas of Lincoln Park Zoo are accessible, please visit lpzoo.org/accessibility.

We have nearly 200 species here at Lincoln Park Zoo. In general, animals tend to be most active around feeding—diurnal species are most active during the day while nocturnal animals are more active at night. Most of the animals at the zoo have access to either indoor and outdoor habitats or behind-the-scenes spaces. Choice is important for species and these animals may choose not to be visible to the public.

While the zoo is open and free 365 days a year to guests of all ages during the day, ticketed event age restrictions vary by occasion and ticket type. For this specific event guests of all ages are welcome to attend! As a reminder, all guests must have a ticket. Guests who are ages 12 months and under are free with paid adult ticket.

If tickets remain available, a limited number of tickets will be for sale at the door. We highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance as there is a limited number of tickets for this event, which typically sells out quickly! We cannot guarantee availability of tickets at the gates on the day of the event.

For specific events and select ticket types, Lincoln Park Zoo members will receive a discount on their ticket purchase. Make sure to check the event page for details regarding member discounts and how to redeem them.

To apply your Lincoln Park Zoo Membership code, please enter in the first three digits of your membership number in the “apply discount” box on Eventbrite. You will need to enter in the code before you select the number of tickets/ticket types (if more than one option is available) in order for the code to be applied. Then select the number of tickets you wish to purchase and proceed to checkout.

If you are not able to make it to the event, you are able to give your ticket to a friend or family member. There are no refunds for tickets purchased for special events at the zoo.

All events will be held rain or shine. Please dress accordingly!

Guests may enter the zoo at the East Gate on Cannon Drive south of Fullerton Parkway (next to the zoo’s parking lot) or the West Gate at Stockton Drive and Webster Avenue. Tickets can be scanned on your smartphone or on a printed sheet of paper. Reentry for this event is not permitted once guests are checked in.

Lincoln Park Zoo has a strict policy of restricted items for this event. Bags will be checked by security at the gates. Please make note of the below items that are restricted for this event:

• NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES.
• No water bottles, beverage containers, cans or bottles.
• 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

Parking is not included in your ticket price. Paid parking, however, is available. Guests who wish to drive can park in the zoo lot on Cannon Drive. Click here for additional information and pricing. Lincoln Park Zoo is also accessible by public transportation.

Yes. Food is available at the following locations at Lincoln Park Zoo during ZooLights hours: Park Place Café, Eadie Levy’s Landmark Café, Safari Café, and Snack & Drink Quick Stops. All cafes are able to accept cash or credit. While we will have several ATMs on-site, we encourage you to bring cash for the most efficient experience.

If you have a question regarding this event, please email events@lpzoo.org.

If you are interested in being a sponsor of this event, please contact Ryann Kehoe, Manager of Corporate Alliances, at rkehoe@lpzoo.org.