Parking Benefits for Zoo Members

Parking Benefits for Zoo Members

Curators’ Circle, Explorers’ Circle, Ecologists’ Circle, Council Associate, Council Patron, Council Steward, Council Ambassador and Chairman’s Council Members

  • Unlimited free parking when you visit the zoo
  • Only one car per membership may be in the parking lot at any time

Safari Members

  • Unlimited free parking when you visit the zoo
  • Only one car per membership may be in the parking lot at any time

Household Members

  • You receive two free parking passes for use during zoo hours; all subsequent parks will be charged a flat rate of $12
  • Only one car per membership may be in the parking lot at any time

Individual Members

  • You receive $12 flat-rate parking every time you visit the zoo
  • Only one car per membership may be in the parking lot at any time

Please Note:

  • Parking in the zoo’s Cannon Drive lot is limited to six hours each visit and is based on space availability.
  • Member parking benefits are only valid during zoo hours.
  • On beautiful summer weekends, the parking lot may fill up—so come early!
  • Field trip season at Lincoln Park Zoo typically lasts from May to early June, and Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays are the busiest field trip days. Please plan for an increased volume of visitors and buses in the lot. The most congested times are 9-10 a.m. for drop-off and noon-2 p.m. for pick-up.
  • Only one car per membership may be in the parking lot at any time.
  • The zoo can no longer adjust fees charged at the parking lot exit. Failure to follow procedures to receive free parking will result in being charged the full rate. This includes patrons who have forgotten their membership card.
  • Lincoln Park Zoo reserves the right to limit or restrict parking benefits on special event days, such as Chicago’s annual Air & Water show. Special rates may apply for these events.
  • Lincoln Park Zoo reserves the right to revoke a members’ parking benefits if it is determined they are using their benefits contrary to these terms and conditions.
  • Please visit the Member Center (open 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) for any parking or membership question. We recommend you share any parking concerns at the Member Center prior to exiting the lot.
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