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Support the Zoo
When you make a donation to Lincoln Park Zoo, you play an essential role in keeping the zoo free and open every day of the year. Your memberships and donations support state-of-the-art animal care, worldwide conservation and wide-ranging education programs for all zoo visitors.
Donate Now
Make a one-time donation to support Chicago’s free zoo. Donations to the zoo’s Annual Fund are welcome in any amount.
Become a Member
Become a Lincoln Park Zoo member today! Â Enjoy free and reduced parking, invitations to special members-only events, discounts on zoo programs and purchases, and more. Learn more about membership benefits.
Already a member? Renew your membership!
Join a Lincoln Park Zoo Donor Club
Donor Club members are integral partners in our mission of conservation, education and care. This special group of dedicated zoo friends is first in line for insider information and VIP experiences you won’t want to miss! Learn more about becoming a Donor Club member.
Already a Donor Club member? Renew your donation today.Â
The Pride of Chicago
The Pride of Chicago

Our $125 million Pride of Chicago campaign includes a new Learning Center and Visitor Center. We will also renovate Kovler Lion House at the heart of the zoo.
ADOPT an Animal
ADOPT an Animal

Lincoln Park Zoo’s Holiday ADOPT packages make wildly unique gifts for the animal lovers in your life. Purchases support the zoo’s animal care efforts, so you’ll make a difference for wildlife conservation, too!
Shop the Zoo’s Wish List
Shop the Zoo’s Wish List

You’ve made your list and checked it twice … but wouldn’t including the zoo’s animals be nice?
With any purchase from the Wish List this month, you will receive a printable certificate—a perfect holiday gift for the animal lovers in your life. This holiday season, we are grateful for your generosity, which helps provide the highest quality care every day for every animal at the zoo. Thank you!
Donor Clubs
Donor Clubs

Demonstrate your commitment to Lincoln Park Zoo with a Donor Club contribution. Members of the zoo’s Donor Clubs enjoy exclusive learning opportunities with animals, curators and keepers.
Corporate Partnerships
Corporate Partnerships

An investment in Lincoln Park Zoo represents a partnership with Chicago's most-visited cultural institution. Your support sends a message to employees, clients and the community about your dedication to Chicago and the world’s wildlife.