Lincoln Park Zoo Is Open
No reservations are needed.
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Hours
Open Every Day
Gates open at 8 a.m.
Gates close at 5 p.m. on weekdays and 7 p.m. on weekends and holidays
Buildings open at 10 a.m.
Buildings close at 5 p.m. on weekdays and 6:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays
Farm-in-the-Zoo closes at 4:30
Parts of the Camel & Zebra Area will be closed for aggregate replacement work between July 25–August 16.
Buildings
Animal buildings are open but may close periodically for cleaning and/or maintenance.
Pritzker Family Children’s Zoo is closed to protect endangered black-crowned night herons nesting in the area.
Attractions
Lionel Train Adventure is open.
AT&T Endangered Species Carousel is open.
Dining
Select restaurants and concessions are open 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. daily.
Zoo Members
Members get great perks like free or discounted parking, savings on souvenirs and events, and special member-only dates and programs.
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