Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit to a Free World of Wildlife
Lincoln Park Zoo is a world of wildlife in the shadow of skyscrapers. Located within a verdant park just minutes north of Chicago, the zoo has been a natural, free oasis for generations of animal lovers, who visit the zoo to hear a lion’s roar echo off nearby apartment buildings, see gorillas climb trees as the Willis Tower looms in the distance, or forget where they are as they immerse themselves in tropical rainforests, dry-thorn forests or spacious savannas.
We invite you to visit the wildest spot in Chicago, where each year millions of guests marvel at wild wonders as they play and learn.
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What to Do at Chicago's Zoo Free and open every day of the year, Lincoln Park Zoo has something for everyone. Meet animals from around the world, relax among Chicago’s most-visited gardens and join us for exciting daily programs and events. |
Hours, Location and Directions Opening and closing hours, travel routes, parking costs, construction and early closing notices—find it all here! |
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Featuring a map, zoo highlights and a full list of buildings and attractions, the Lincoln Park Zoo visitor guide has everything you need to plan your visit. Print it at home or pick one up at Gateway Pavilion! |
Construction Season Is Underway
Work has begun on the Fullerton Avenue bridge that crosses the Lincoln Park Lagoon near Lake Shore Drive and the entrance to the zoo parking lot. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction during construction, which is scheduled to last through December 2012. The parking lot will remain open, but please be aware that a drive to the zoo may involve a little extra travel time.
For Your Convenience
Gateway Pavilion, located just inside the east gate, offers the following guest services to those visiting the zoo:
- Information Desk
- First Aid and Public Safety
- Lost and Found
- Strollers and Wheelchairs
- Lockers
- Membership Services
ATMs
Located at Park Place Café and inside the Wild Things! gift shop.
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Your support ensures top-notch habitats for animals throughout the Lincoln Park Zoo. Give today to make a difference.|
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