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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Gifts for Everyone On Your List

Looking for unique gifts this holiday season? The 2024 Zoo Gifting Guide is filled with gifts for all, including the exclusive ZooLights 30th Anniversary Collection!
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Lincoln Park Zoo featured in The New York Times

Read the piece featuring Lincoln Park Zoo’s primate advocacy through the lens of resident chimpanzees Eli and Susie, who were formerly used in entertainment and rescued from an unaccredited facility.
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Winter Break Camp

Calling all young explorers in grades PreK-5! Winter break camp registration is now available.
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Celebrate the “Holidaze” with a 21+ Crowd

Roam the illuminated zoo and explore the animal houses after hours while you enjoy festive music, warm food and drinks, games, holiday characters, and a variety of photo ops!
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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

ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Invesco QQQ

November 15, 2024–January 5, 2025

Celebrate both the new and the nostalgic with 30 years of ZooLights! Chicagoland’s favorite holiday tradition will feature more than 3 million lights, including hundreds of luminous LED displays and festive seasonal experiences.

The Chris White Jazz Trio Tribute to A Charlie Brown Christmas

Sunday, December 8, Multiple Shows

Experience the Chris White Jazz Trio’s take on one of the season’s classic soundtracks: Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas from 1965.

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

Thursday, December 12

Roam the illuminated zoo and explore the animal houses after hours while you enjoy festive music, warm food and drinks, games, holiday characters, and a variety of photo ops!

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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