Enjoy an award-winning look at Lincoln Park Zoo’s chimpanzees and gorillas.
Exploring Ape Behavior offers a hands-on look at the behavioral research conducted at the Lester E. Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes. Participants close each session by embarking on their own study, using an iPod Touch to record the activities of one of the zoo’s gorillas or chimpanzees.
Programs are typically offered two Saturdays per month. To see a list of available dates, please click on the link below.
Time: 1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Place: Participants meet in the Judy Keller Education Center (#28 on the Visitor’s Guide map).
Price: $10
Click here to purchase tickets!
If you are interested in reserving a private session for a group of 10 or more, please call Shannon Webster at 312-742-2056. Only one session may be offered per day, so please reserve your session as far in advance as possible. Special rates are available for school groups.
Private Session Availability
Monday – Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 1:30 - 2:45 p.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo gratefully acknowledges the support of The Field Foundation of Illinois.
Exploring Ape Behavior Interactive
Try your hand at classifying ape behavior! After you finish our Exploring Ape Behavior preview, come to the zoo to experience the real thing. 1.7 MB. Flash required.
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