Lincoln Park Zoo
4.6FreeHistoric free admission zoo in Chicago featuring diverse global wildlife
Located in Chicago's scenic Lincoln Park, this historic free-admission zoo offers visitors close encounters with animals from around the globe. Guests can explore habitats featuring big cats, primates, reptiles, and an interactive farm exhibit. It serves as both a lush urban retreat and a leading institution in global wildlife conservation.
Expert notes
- Take part in one of the daily activities such as Seal Training and Feeding, Ape Cognition and Care in the lincoln park zoo. Each activity lasts about 10 minutes. Check out this page for more details: https://www.lpzoo.org/visit/things-to-do/ Great place to hang out with kids
Features
- Birding
- Birthday Parties
- Exhibitions
- Family Fun
- Free Entry
- Kids Friendly
- Local Favorite
- People Watching
- Private Events
- Sightseeing
- Trendy
- Walking Around
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Wildlife
Special occasion reservations
Reserve Lincoln Park zoo for your private events: https://www.lpzoo.org/private-events
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