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!

Members-Only Morning
Sunday, May 20, 8-10 a.m.
Join us for Members-Only Morning, when the zoo will open early just for members. This spring, we're featuring the south end of the zoo. Get a sneak peek of how keepers and animals start their day!

SuperZooPicnic: A Roarin’ Good Time
Presented by GEMS World Academy Chicago Early Years
Friday, June 8, 5-8:30 p.m.
SuperZooPicnic is our exclusive, after-hours celebration just for members and their guests. Come explore the zoo and enjoy an evening of family fun!

Zoo Safari Tours
(All tours are 10-11 a.m.)
Saturday, May 26
Sunday, May 27
Tuesday, June 19
Thursday, June 21
Saturday, July 7
Sunday, July 8
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 for tours in May and June. Remember, member families may register for only one Zoo Safari Tour per year and signing up for multiple tours is not permitted.  Tours in July and August will open for registration later in the summer.

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!