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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.
2 de may. de 2024 · For more than two decades, Lincoln Park Zoo has studied wildlife disease, stress, and physiology in zoo and wild populations to provide us with the tools to protect and conserve animal and human health.
Lincoln Park Zoo, also known as Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens, is a 35-acre (14 ha) zoo in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois. The zoo was founded in 1868, making it the fourth oldest zoo in North America. It is also one of a few free admission zoos in all of North America.
Saturdays, Sundays, Memorial Day, 4th of July & Labor Day 8:00 a.m. – Gates and Farm-in-the-Zoo open 10:00 a.m. – Buildings open 4:30 p.m. – Farm-in-the-Zoo close 6:30 p.m. – Buildings close 7:00 p.m. – Gates close. Please note these hours do not include early closures for special events.
Lincoln Park Zoo’s daily free activities last approximately 10 minutes and are open to all ages. Some of this season’s activities are listed below; however, all programs are subject to cancellation due to animal needs, inclement weather, or to ensure public safety. Additional programs may happen spontaneously around the zoo at various times.
FRIday, June 21. Super Zoo Picnic is our exclusive, after-hours celebration just for Lincoln Park Zoo members. Members and their guests get the entire zoo to themselves for an evening of family fun! Zoo Ball: Wild Everest. Friday, July 12. Zoo Ball, now in its 47th year, is the zoo’s signature fundraiser.
Teeming with wildlife and native plants, Lincoln Park Zoo is a great destination for a school field trip in Chicago. Here, students can explore the wonders of the animal kingdom without ever leaving the city, and learn how to protect our shared ecosystem. Your class is only a few steps away from an immersive wildlife experience! Let’s Get Started.
