For Wildlife. For All.

For Wildlife. For All.

For Wildlife. For All.
For Wildlife. For All.

Earth Week

Head to your zoo for a week-long celebration full of free activities, chats, and more!
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All About Enrichment

State-of-the-art care is given to every single one of the more than 700 individual animals that live at Lincoln Park Zoo, and part of this care includes daily enrichment. But what does enrichment look like at Lincoln Park Zoo?
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Zoo-ologie on May 2

Join the Auxiliary Board of Lincoln Park Zoo at Zoo-ologie! Tickets to the event include an open bar, bites from Chicago’s best restaurants, dancing, and a raffle—all inside the beautiful historic landmark, Café Brauer.

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Early Bird Member Mornings

Join us for a series of members-only hours at the zoo! Members can enjoy an exclusive morning of early access to the zoo, free rides, and more!
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Run for the Zoo on June 8

Lace up your running (or walking) shoes and get ready for Run for the Zoo, one of Lincoln Park Zoo’s largest fundraisers that helps keep the zoo free and open to all while supporting animal care and conservation.
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New Lincoln Park Zoo Web App

There’s a new way to navigate your visit! In our new web app, you can explore an interactive map, see what to do during your visit, learn about your favorite animals, and more—no download required.
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News

Learn about what’s happening at Lincoln Park Zoo, from new animal arrivals to progress on science projects and conservation initiatives.

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Creating a Place for Connection

In a city where skyscrapers are built every day, Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to being the place in Chicago for all things wildlife—where children learn to love animals, where adults rediscover what it’s like to wonder, and where nature isn’t just an escape, but the priority.

Work Grounded in Purpose

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Care

Animal care comes first. It’s why we prioritize individual well-being over everything. With the help of our scientific research team, staff and volunteers work to provide the best animal care and welfare outcomes for each animal.

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Conservation

The first step in protecting wildlife populations is learning how; the next step is doing something about it. With one of the largest zoo-based conservation and science programs in the country, we fund, support, and lead research projects locally and globally.

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Community

We all share one global wildlife community. Through engagement and education, we connect people with nature across the greater Chicagoland area. Our commitment to community here contributes to defending wildlife everywhere.

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Upcoming Events

Saturday Night at the Zoo Hosted by River North Fests

Saturday, May 10

With no kids and no strollers—but featuring bars, concessions, music, lawn games, free carousel rides, and karaoke—this is the perfect night out for adults only.

Summer Kickoff at Lincoln Park Zoo

Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-26

Start summer in style, with this free and family-friendly celebration that features ticketed attractions throughout the zoo, photo ops, and free programming and activities for all ages.

Run for the Zoo

Sunday, June 8

Don’t miss the 47th Run for the Zoo, Chicago’s beloved family-friendly tradition for runners and walkers of all levels and abilities!

Keep Your Zoo Free

80% of our operating costs are supported by zoo members, donors, and visitors. With your support, we’re proud to say that we’ve kept the zoo free and accessible to everyone for the past 150 years. Together, we can keep it that way.

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