Spring Egg-Stravaganza

Members may receive their discount by logging in to their member account at tickets.lpzoo.org prior to selecting tickets. The discount will be automatically applied.

Six egg hunt zones are located around zoo grounds, each with a recommended age range based on size and terrain. These age recommendations are not enforced.

Each zone has a maximum capacity, which will be monitored by egg hunt attendants. As one group exits the egg hunt, another one is allowed in. Our volunteers continuously “hide” eggs in the zone. We ask that each participant limit their haul to 12 eggs to ensure there are enough treats for everyone.

Many egg hunt zones consist of open pathways, benches, fences, and gardens, so this is not an intensive search. However, there are some great views of animals and landscapes along the way!

Spring Egg-Stravaganza is an all-ages event. However, egg hunts are limited to guests between 1 and 8 years old. Age ranges for egg hunt zones are recommendations only; children of different ages can attend the same egg hunt.

Yes. Every guest, including adults and children older than 12 months, will need a ticket to attend Spring Egg-Stravaganza. Infants under 12 months may attend for free with another ticketed guest.

Egg hunts are recommended for children over 12 months old. If you would like a younger child to join in, you will need to purchase an egg hunt participant ticket for them. We do not verify ages of egg hunt participants. We strongly suggest that children under 12 months stick to egg hunt zones designed for the youngest participants.

Egg hunts are recommended for children under 9 because of the difficulty level we are able to provide at our venue. We’ve gotten feedback that ages over 9 don’t find the egg hunts challenging enough. If your child still wants to participate, please set their expectations (and yours) accordingly and they are welcome to join in! We would ask that they stick to the egg hunt zones for older children.

Timed entry refers to the time window for entering a designated egg hunt zone. Attendees are encouraged to enter the main event well before their assigned time to enjoy the rest of the programming before proceeding to their egg hunt zone. These timed entry windows are designed to help with lines at each zone.

All Lincoln Park Zoo event tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable.

No. Tickets are first come, first served. We suggest buying tickets early, as we cannot guarantee they will be available at a later date.

Tickets, especially for specific egg hunt zones, are likely to sell out for this event. We strongly suggest purchasing them ahead of time.

Food and alcohol purchased outside the zoo are prohibited, and we ask that you refrain from smoking tobacco and cannabis inside the gates for the health and safety of our animals and visitors. Pets are not allowed at the zoo, but service animals are welcome. Lincoln Park Zoo’s Code of Conduct can be found here.

Spring Egg-Stravaganza takes place rain or shine. Please dress accordingly. Tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable.

Yes, but each zone does have a total maximum capacity. Please be considerate of other egg hunt participants waiting to find their eggs!

Paid parking is available at the zoo’s lot, located at Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive (2400 N. Cannon Drive). The zoo is also accessible by train via the Armitage and Fullerton stations and by bus via the 22, 36, 151, and 156 routes.

Hopefully! Most outdoor and indoor habitats will be open for viewing. However, all animals have the choice to be in view of guests or behind the scenes. Animal buildings in egg hunt zones will only be accessible to those egg hunt participants until 11:45 a.m.

Yes! Come to Park Place Café during Spring Egg-Stravaganza. A variety of delicious breakfast and lunch options, including mimosas for the adults, will be available there for purchase.

You can find the Easter Bunny in Pepper Family Wildlife Center, yard games on our iconic South Lawn, and musical entertainment and chats with wildlife experts at various locations around the zoo.

The Easter Bunny will be at Pepper Family Wildlife Center during the event. Professional photos will be available for purchase.