Egg-citement awaits at Lincoln Park Zoo’s Family-Friendly Spring Egg-stravaganza

Chicago (April 2, 2025) – Spring has sprung, and Lincoln Park Zoo is celebrating with its annual Spring Egg-Stravaganza on Saturday, April 19. Enjoy a morning of seasonal festivities and opportunities to learn about the animals at Lincoln Park Zoo.

Children can hop to it with their family members, with multiple egg hunt zones featuring different terrains and elements fit for ages 1-8. Throughout the morning, guests can also enjoy live music, outdoor activities and games, free rides on the Endangered Species Carousel and Lionel Train Adventure, chats with zoo experts, and a special Bunny Parade. Breakfast and lunch options will be available to purchase, and the Easter Bunny will be on grounds for photo opportunities.

Returning this year, the zoo is offering a designated egg hunt at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. for kids who are blind or have low vision. A fun audio and tactile alternative to the classic egg hunt experience, this hunt consists of beeping eggs on a flat course with a smooth pavilion floor.

“We’re honored to know that Lincoln Park Zoo’s Spring Egg-stravaganza is a cherished part of so many families’ Easter traditions,” said Events Manager Meg Hein. “The zoo’s blooming seasonal flora is the perfect setting for a festive egg hunt, and special animal sightings are the cherry on top!”

New this year, the zoo is partnering with the new immersive experience Hershey Super Sweet Adventure to add six special eggs to the hunts. As egg hunters gather treats including HERSHEY’S KISSES Milk Chocolates, six lucky participants will find a Super Sweet Adventure Ticket redeemable for a complimentary Family Four-Pack of tickets to Hershey Super Sweet Adventure, located at Chicago’s Water Tower Place.

Every guest, including adults and children older than 12 months, needs a ticket to attend the event. Tickets are $25 and include all the activities noted above. Tickets for children ages 1-8 also include participation in the specific egg hunt zone corresponding with the ticket. Parents and caregivers are allowed to accompany but not assist with the egg hunt, except for the ages 1-3 egg hunt.

Please note, Lincoln Park Zoo will be closed until noon on April 19 and will only be open to Spring Egg-stravaganza ticketholders until that time.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit lpzoo.org/events.

About Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo inspires communities to create environments where wildlife will thrive in our urbanizing world. The zoo is a leader in local and global conservation, animal care and welfare, learning, and science. A historic Chicago landmark founded in 1868, the not-for-profit Lincoln Park Zoo is a privately-managed, member-supported organization and is free and open 365 days a year. Visit us at lpzoo.org.