Contacting the Zoo
For a recording of general Lincoln Park Zoo information, including
directions and hours, call 312-742-2000 (voice); 312-742-0300 (TTY).
Parking
Lincoln Park Zoo’s main entrance and paid parking lot are
located at the east side of the zoo. There are 19 parking spaces
along Cannon
Drive that are designated for visitors with disabilities. The lot
does fill up on summer weekends.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are available at Gateway Pavilion for temporary use
by visitors within the zoo. Loans are first come, first served.
A refundable
deposit of $20, or a driver’s license or state ID, is required.
All public buildings at the zoo have at least one wheelchair accessible
entrance.
Accessible restrooms are available at Regenstein Small Mammal-Reptile House, Pritzker Family Children's Zoo, Park Place Café, Farm-in-the-Zoo Presented by John Deere Main Barn, Foreman Pavilion (open seasonally) and Big Cats Cafe (open seasonally). Buildings open at 10 a.m. Foreman Pavilion opens at 9 a.m.
Service Animals
Pets are not permitted in Lincoln Park Zoo; animals trained to complete tasks for persons with disabilities are allowed. If you are bringing a service animal to the zoo we ask that you begin your visit at Gateway Pavilion, located near the East Gate, to alert staff.
For the safety of our animals and yours, service animals are not permitted in the Kovler Lion House, Regenstein African Journey, goat yard or cow-feeding area. They may be temporarily restricted from specific public areas due to zoo animal concerns (new births or hatchings, nesting or breeding).
If at any time the sight, sound or scent of a service animal upsets zoo animals, causing them to become dangerous to themselves or others, we will ask to have the service animal removed from the area. Service animals must be under control at all times via leash or harness.
We appreciate your understanding.
Large-print Maps
Large-print maps are available, free of charge, at Gateway Pavilion, located near the East Gate.
Food Service
Park Place Café, the zoo’s food-court, is accessible
and open year round. Park Place Café is located just south
of the Kovler Lion House.
Open seasonally, Café Brauer, Landmark Café, Safari
Café and Big Cats Café also are accessible.
Gift Shops
The zoo’s two gift shops, Wild Things! (on the main mall)
and the Safari Shop (located in the Lion House), are accessible.
Staff
are available for assistance.
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