Wish List

Support the critical care, community, and conservation work that takes place at your free zoo every day.

Boomer balls are given to animals who like to play rough! These enrichment devices are made from durable plastic, providing western lowland gorilla father Kwan and his family with a fun and stimulating challenge. Make playtime fun for Kwan and his offspring with a new ball!

June 21 is World Giraffe Day, and Lincoln Park Zoo is thrilled to celebrate the two resident giraffes, Rae and Finley. At Regenstein African Journey, the duo frequently chooses to participate in guided sessions at the training wall in the outdoor habitat. Keepers say rye crisp crackers are the way to the giraffes’ hearts. Select some crackers today to keep them crunching and munching away!

National Pollinator Week takes place June 19­–25. During this time, the Horticulture team will take advantage of extra opportunities to provide insects, birds, bats, and other helpful creatures with an exquisite, flourishing habitat around the zoo. Purchase some fresh seasonal flowers and help local pollinators thrive!

African painted dogs are highly social carnivores that live in packs. In the wild, they hunt antelope species such as impalas and gazelles. At Lincoln Park Zoo, the resident pack enjoys a complete meat diet including bones for enrichment. Throw the pack a bone today!

In celebration of Pride Month, provide Lincoln Park Zoo’s same-sex African penguin pair with some yummy rainbow trout. Like many penguin couples, Pilchard and Maynard have formed a strong bond, spend most of their days together, and share a nest. Cater to this perfect pair with a fishy feast!

Wondering about the names of all the gorgeous flowers around zoo grounds? The horticulture team is ramping up plant labeling to include the common and scientific names of the plants, trees, and shrubbery you see on zoo grounds. Support our educational efforts by purchasing some plant labels!

Egyptian fruit bats are always on the hunt for a sweet treat. In the wild, these bats enjoy the juice and pulp of fruits. When feeding, they hold fruit close to their bodies to prevent other bats from stealing it. Their long muzzles help them reach the tasty juice inside. Give the fruit bats something sweet to sip on this summer and purchase a share of juice.

As temperatures rise, the resident Grevy’s zebras will be spending more time enjoying outdoors enrichment. Boomer balls are strong enough to stand up against even the toughest play and add an element of fun to their summer days. Keep the zebras frolicking this summer with a new ball!

In the wild, African rock pythons can reach up to 25 feet long and feed on a variety of prey, such as large rodents, monkeys, fruit bats, monitor lizards, and even crocodiles. As a part of their specialized diet, keepers feed the resident serpents quail to satisfy their meaty cravings. Sneak a snack of hearty quail to the snake today!

In their native Australia and Tasmania, nocturnal tawny frogmouths spend the nighttime hours hunting for insects and small animals. With their amazing camouflage, it’s nearly impossible to see them hiding among trees. When an unsuspecting animal wanders by, tawny frogmouths will pounce and subdue prey with their powerful beaks. At Lincoln Park Zoo, the birds enjoy a steady supply of mice to stay active and healthy. Pick up some nourishing rodents for these birds of the night!

A mid-ranking adult male in the zoo’s Japanese macaque troop, Miyagi is frequently referred to by keepers as “Mr. Mom.” Snow monkey youngsters love to spend time with their doting dad! Provide this family with a mirror that will keep them curious.

Have you “herd” the news? There’s a new group of alpacas at Lincoln Park Zoo! These woolly friends have taken up residence in the zoo’s South Loop and have been settling in nicely. Help welcome the herd with the perfect housewarming—a new sweeper brush to help the alpacas look their best.