For Wildlife. For All.

For Wildlife. For All.

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

ZooLights Tickets On Sale Now

ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Invesco QQQ is back and in its 30th year! Get your tickets to Chicago’s holiday tradition now before they sell out!
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Plan Your Fall Zoo Visit

Ready to expereince fall? Head to your zoo for fall activities, themed food & drink, expert chats, tours, events, and more.
Plan Your Fall Visit

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New Arrivals: Chilean Flamingo Chicks

Plan your visit to Lincoln Park Zoo this fall and meet the two newest residents of Flamingo Lagoon!
Meet the Chicks

LEAP Now in Session!

Calling all young explorers! Spots now available for our LEAP series, where children ages 2-5 will investigate and explore the natural world through play.
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Howl-o-ween Party at the Zoo!

Revel in a “fang”-tastic evening featuring free carnival rides, a scary haunted trail, face painting, costumes, and other spooky activities!
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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

Fall Fest Presented by Jewel-Osco

September 27–October 27

Do your fall at Lincoln Park Zoo! From picking the perfect pumpkin to taking in the scents of hot cider and toasted s’mores, to immersing yourself in the fall colors of the zoo’s gardens, Fall Fest is Chicago’s beloved fall destination perfect for all.

Haunted History Tours

Tuesdays and Wednesdays in October

Join Adam Selzer, author, podcaster, and host of Mysterious Chicago Tours, for spine-tingling walkabouts that dig into the zoo’s cemetery roots and locations from throughout its allegedly haunted history.

Adults Night Out: Howl-o-ween Presented by On The Rocks Premium Cocktails and -196 Vodka Seltzer (21+)

Thursday, October 24

Revel in a “fang”-tastic evening featuring carnival rides, a spooky haunted trail, live dueling pianos, costumes, and other fall festivities!

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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