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Zoo-ologie
Join more than 1,000 guests for the Auxiliary Board of Lincoln Park Zoo’s signature fundraiser, Zoo-ologie 2013: Sumus Animalia. Zoo grounds will be transformed into a modern-day homage to ancient Rome for this upscale, upbeat evening of food, libations and dancing that helps support the zoo and keep it free to the public 365 days a year.
Saturday, May 18
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Twilight Safari Wednesdays, May 22, June 26, July 24 and August 28 |
Zoo Safari Tours Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 |
Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16 and 23
LEAP: Learn, Explore and Play (Sold Out!)
Join us for a morning of play in a special, sensory-rich activity space we’ve created for children ages 2–3 and adults at the Pritzker Family Children’s Zoo. Connect with the natural world by meeting animals up-close, building, drawing, climbing, making music and more.
Wednesday, May 22
Twilight Safari
Join a zoo horticulturist and an animal expert on a leisurely, educational stroll through the zoo after-hours at twilight. For participants ages 16 and older.
June Through September
Adult Yoga at the Zoo Presented by Walgreens
Only one yoga program lets you compare your cow, cat, tortoise and lion poses to the real deals when you’re done. Take in views of the urban skyline and scenic Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo during outdoor yoga classes for adults.
June Through September
Parent & Toddler Yoga at the Zoo Presented by Walgreens
Only one yoga program lets you compare your cow, cat, tortoise and lion poses to the real deals when you’re done. Take in views of the urban skyline and scenic Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo during outdoor yoga classes for parents and children ages 2–5.
Sunday, June 2
Free Adult Yoga at the Zoo Class
This free adult yoga class at Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo is the perfect prelude to Yoga at the Zoo Presented by Walgreens, our outdoor yoga program with weekly classes from June–September.
Sunday, June 2
United Run for the Zoo
This USATF-certified, chip-timed race is a highlight of the Chicago running calendar. The 5K, 10K and 5K Fun Walk courses wind through and around zoo grounds. New this year: a Safari Stampede mini obstacle course for kids ages 8 and under.
Saturday, June 8
Second Saturdays Garden Tours
Join Lincoln Park Zoo’s horticulturists for a look at how they keep the zoo gardens beautiful. New plants and areas will be highlighted each month as they blossom with the seasons.
Thursday, June 13
Fourth Annual Night Hike
Ecologists’ Circle and Conservators’ Council donors are invited to an after-hours adventure! Enjoy exclusive access as animal care staff and educators lead unique tours across zoo grounds.
Friday, June 14
Blue Ribbon SuperZooPicnic
Take part in an all-new evening of family fun as we put a colorful state fair spin on this popular annual members-only shindig.
Saturday, June 15
LivingSocial Beer Fest (Sold out!)
Celebrate summer with the first-ever beer festival at Lincoln Park Zoo! The after-hours fun includes exclusive access to the zoo—with more than 60 craft brews, some of Chicago's best food trucks and loads of entertainment.
Saturday, June 15
Zoo Gardens Series: Perennials
Learn tips and tricks from the zoo’s horticulturists for choosing plants that work well in our Midwestern climate, low maintenance and sustainable options, and strategies for getting a lot of bang for your garden bucks at home. For participants ages 16 and older.
Tuesday, June 18
Zoovies Presented by Popchips—Clueless
Enjoy the zoo’s first annual summer movie series, featuring a free, family-friendly outdoor movie screening on the beautiful South Lawn.
Friday, June 21
Make Music Chicago
Classical music ensemble Quintet Attacca presents a free public performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” at 10:30 a.m. and noon at the Farm-in-the-Zoo. The program—part of Rush Hour Concerts’ citywide Make Music Chicago festival—also includes performances by students from Chicago-area Suzuki music schools.
Friday, June 21
Sleep Under the Skyscrapers: Outdoor Campout
Interested in seeing Lincoln Park Zoo’s amazing animals after hours? Join us for for an evening encounter or overnight campout for families and children ages 5–12!
Saturday, June 22
Jammin' at the Zoo - Plain White T's
Enjoy an outdoor show at the wildest venue in town! Headliner Plain White T's kicks off our summer concert series June 22.
Wednesday, June 26
Twilight Safari
Join a zoo horticulturist and an animal expert on a leisurely, educational stroll through the zoo after-hours at twilight. For participants ages 16 and older.
Friday, July 5
Sleep Under the Skyscrapers: Outdoor Campout
Interested in seeing Lincoln Park Zoo’s amazing animals after hours? Join us for for an evening encounter or overnight campout for families and children ages 5–12!
Friday, July 12
Zoo Ball: Wild at Heart
The Women's Board of Lincoln Park Zoo hosts their signature summer fundraiser to support Chicago's free zoo. Join the fun as we celebrate the wildlife we love so much with Wild at Heart, presented by Guggenheim Partners, LLC.
Saturday, July 13
Second Saturdays Garden Tours
Join Lincoln Park Zoo’s horticulturists for a look at how they keep the zoo gardens beautiful. New plants and areas will be highlighted each month as they blossom with the seasons.
Tuesday, July 16
Zoovies Presented by Popchips—Raiders of the Lost Ark
Enjoy the zoo’s first annual summer movie series, featuring a free, family-friendly outdoor movie screening on the beautiful South Lawn.
Wednesday, July 17
Wine & Wildlife: Vaccinating the Serengeti
The zoo–led Serengeti Health Initiative preserves the African ecosystem while benefiting the people who call it home. As guests enjoy a glass of wine, Vice President of Conservation & Science Lisa Faust, Ph.D., will share how the zoo protects animals a world away, and field scientist Anna Czupryna will offer firsthand accounts of life in the field.
Friday, July 19
Sleep Under the Skyscrapers: Outdoor Campout
Interested in seeing Lincoln Park Zoo’s amazing animals after hours? Join us for for an evening encounter or overnight campout for families and children ages 5–12!
Saturday, July 20
Gardens for Butterflies
Enjoy a tour highlighting plants that support local butterfly populations, and learn how to grow host and nectar plants in your own garden. For participants ages 16 and older.
Wednesday, July 24
Twilight Safari
Join a zoo horticulturist and an animal expert on a leisurely, educational stroll through the zoo after-hours at twilight. For participants ages 16 and older.
Thursday, July 25
Salsa at the Zoo Presented by MyHabanero.com
Dance to live music beneath the stars on the wildest dance floor in town! Our new summer dance series features Latin dance bands and group instruction by leading salsa dance instructors.
Saturday, July 27
Zoo Gardens Series: Natives
Learn tips and tricks from the zoo’s horticulturists for choosing plants that work well in our Midwestern climate, low maintenance and sustainable options, and strategies for getting a lot of bang for your garden bucks at home. For participants ages 16 and older.
Wednesday, July 31
Wine & Wildflowers Garden Party
Enjoy live music, upscale food and delicious wines at this unique garden party while soaking up Lincoln Park Zoo’s lush landscapes.
Friday, August 2
Sleep Under the Skyscrapers: Outdoor Campout
Interested in seeing Lincoln Park Zoo’s amazing animals after hours? Join us for for an evening encounter or overnight campout for families and children ages 5–12!
Saturday, August 10
Second Saturdays Garden Tours
Join Lincoln Park Zoo’s horticulturists for a look at how they keep the zoo gardens beautiful. New plants and areas will be highlighted each month as they blossom with the seasons.
Tuesday, August 13
Zoovies Presented by Popchips
Enjoy the zoo’s first annual summer movie series, featuring a free, family-friendly outdoor movie screening on the beautiful South Lawn.
Friday, August 16
Sleep Under the Skyscrapers: Outdoor Campout
Interested in seeing Lincoln Park Zoo’s amazing animals after hours? Join us for for an evening encounter or overnight campout for families and children ages 5–12!
Saturday, August 24
Zoo Gardens Series: Trees and Shrubs
Learn tips and tricks from the zoo’s horticulturists for choosing plants that work well in our Midwestern climate, low maintenance and sustainable options, and strategies for getting a lot of bang for your garden bucks at home. For participants ages 16 and older.
Wednesday, August 28
Twilight Safari
Join a zoo horticulturist and an animal expert on a leisurely, educational stroll through the zoo after-hours at twilight. For participants ages 16 and older.
Wednesday, September 25
Twilight Safari
Join a zoo horticulturist and an animal expert on a leisurely, educational stroll through the zoo after-hours at twilight. For participants ages 16 and older.
Thursday, August 29
Salsa at the Zoo Presented by MyHabanero.com
Dance to live music beneath the stars on the wildest dance floor in town! Our new summer dance series features Latin dance bands and group instruction by leading salsa dance instructors.
Saturday, September 14
Second Saturdays Garden Tours
Join Lincoln Park Zoo’s horticulturists for a look at how they keep the zoo gardens beautiful. New plants and areas will be highlighted each month as they blossom with the seasons.
Saturday, September 21
Zoo Gardens Series: Strategies for Small Space Gardening
Learn tips and tricks from the zoo’s horticulturists for choosing plants that work well in our Midwestern climate, low maintenance and sustainable options, and strategies for getting a lot of bang for your garden bucks at home. For participants ages 16 and older.
Thursday, September 26
Salsa at the Zoo Presented by MyHabanero.com
Dance to live music beneath the stars on the wildest dance floor in town! Our new summer dance series features Latin dance bands and group instruction by leading salsa dance instructors.
Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6
Harvest Days at the Farm-in-the-Zoo
Enjoy fall fun at our annual Harvest Days festival, featuring a pumpkin patch, crafts, music and much more.
November 29–December 1; December 6–8, 13–23; December 26–January 5
ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Charter One
Join us for the brilliance of this annual fun, free, family-oriented holiday celebration, featuring luminous displays and holiday-season activities throughout zoo grounds. We’ll flip the on switch November 29. Afterward, ZooLights will shine Friday–Sunday until December 13, at which point the lights be on nightly (except December 24 and 25) until January 5.
