McCormick Bird House

McCormick Bird House teaches guests about the incredible variety of birds across the world. Guests will be able to see certain species of birds that are extinct, threatened, or endangered in the wild and learn about Lincoln Park Zoo’s efforts to preserve and protect these populations. Lincoln Park Zoo’s original Bird House, designed by the zoo’s first director, Cyrus DeVry, opened in 1904.

Renovated in 1991 and renamed McCormick Bird House, the historic building now features ten habitats and 45 species of birds. Naturalistic exhibits replicate a range of ecosystems from dense tropical jungles, sandy sea coasts and humid forests, to grassy wetlands and savanna plains. There is a tropical free-flight aviary, where guests can experience the wonders of the winged world, observing more than 15 bird species participating in species-specific behaviors.

Daily free flight feeding, interpreted by our Learning Staff, takes place in this area as well. During this programming, guests will witness Lincoln Park Zoo’s expert animal care in action. The free-flight feeding schedule is subject to change.