Special Member Activities

Bonus Extras for the Zoo’s Strongest Supporters

Make the most of your visit, and experience the zoo as only members can. Show off your membership card to take part in these exclusive member appreciation activities!

Save the Dates!

Zoo Safari Tours
(All tours are 10-11 a.m.)
Saturday, August 11
Sunday, August 12
Safari-level members and above are invited to enjoy these free-guided tours. Join us on a journey through time that showcases 150 years of Lincoln Park Zoo’s rich history and on-grounds architecture.

Click here to register. Remember, member families may register for only one Zoo Safari Tour per year and signing up for multiple tours is not permitted.

Members-Only Morning
Saturday, October 13, 8-10 a.m.
Join us for Members-Only Morning, when the zoo will open early just for members. This fall, we’re featuring the north end of zoo grounds. Get a sneak peek at how keepers and animals—including black rhinos, meerkats, polar bears, and penguins—start their day! No registration required.

Special Parking Notice for Chicago Air and Water Show

Are you planning to visit the zoo during the Chicago Air and Water Show, taking place on Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19? Please be advised these are very busy days at the zoo, due to our close proximity to the event's location at North Avenue Beach. We expect large crowds and traffic jams. We highly encourage biking, walking or taking public transportation to the zoo on this weekend. Individual, Household and Safari-level members will not receive free or reduced-rate parking on these days.

Purchase your Chicago Air and Water Show parking spot now for $55 per day and save $10. Day-of rate will be $65 per day and may not be available.

Parking lot opens at 6 a.m. and closes at 11 p.m. Prepaid parking is good for one day only and only for the date purchased. There is no overnight parking available. Prepaid parking does not allow in-and-out privileges. Each car must have a ticket/pass to enter the parking lot.

Purchase a Parking Pass

Pardon Our Dust: New Visitor Center Coming Soon!

To better serve the zoo's 3.6 million guests each year, Lincoln Park Zoo is preparing to build a dynamic new Visitor Center located near the zoo's East Gate. The new space will feature integrated technology, friendly staff, and the zoo's first ever Member's Lounge-a space where members can relax, enjoy special programming and receive dedicated membership support at the highest level.

In order to make way for the new Visitor Center, demolition will begin on the current site of Gateway Pavilion in November 2017. During construction, the zoo's information and guest services will be relocated to Kovler Lion House. Services that will be located at Kovler Lion House include: member services, stroller and wheelchair rental, lost and found, accessibility services, public safety and first aid.

As always, please don't hesitate to contact us at 312-742-2322 with any questions.

We look forward to sharing your new Visitor Center and Member's Lounge with you!

Special Discounts on Food and Shopping

Every day, all day, Lincoln Park Zoo members receive special discounts on zoo purchases:

• 10% discount at zoo shops, Park Place Café and the Patio at Café Brauer
• 15% discount on education programs for children and adults
• 50% discount on stroller rentals

Not a member? Join today to start a year of wild memories!