Adult Adventures at Lincoln Park Zoo

Fun for Visitors of All Ages

A wild setting near the heart of Chicago, Lincoln Park Zoo is the perfect place to hang out with friends—or visit for a first date!

Want to Do Something Wild?
Grow your green thumb with one of the zoo’s gardening classes or lace up your sneakers for the United Run for the Zoo.
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Which Animals Can I See?
Want to hear the lion roar or see white-cheeked gibbons swinging through the trees? Check out all the animal experiences the zoo has to offer.
See the Exhibits and Animal Houses

What's Happening Today?
Look back to the past with A Century of Big Cats or see gorillas participate in their own care with a Great Ape Training Session.
Check Out the Zoo’s Daily Activities

What Can I Eat?
Park Place Café is a convenient place to grab a bite—or a beer or glass of wine. During summer, discover one of the city’s hidden gems by relaxing pondside at the Patio at Café Brauer.
See the Zoo’s Restaurants
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Check In for a Wild Adventure
Download the free SpotDash app to your mobile phone to enjoy a scavenger hunt through Lincoln Park Zoo.
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