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 Date!

Members-Only Morning
Saturday, October 13, 8-11 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.

Red Panda Goodbye Celebration (10–11 a.m.): Join us for this extra Members-Only Morning event!  To prepare for the Kovler Lion House renovation, our beloved red pandas, Leafa and Phoenix, will soon be transferred to another AZA-accredited facility. Stop by their habitat for a special enrichment and many well wishes for the future!

Download the Members-Only Morning Activity Program and Map

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!