Home to more than 1,000 animals, all of them ambassadors for their species in the wild, Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the last free zoos in the country.

Open 365 days a year from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the zoo is free every day.

Lincoln Park Zoo is a privately managed institution supported by the Chicago Park District and many individual, foundation and corporate donors.


Location


Lincoln Park Zoo is located at 2200 North Cannon Drive, at Lake Shore Drive and Fullerton Parkway. The zoo may be reached by car or public transportation-contact the RTA/CTA at 312/836-7000. Parking is available at the zoo for $5, zoo members park for free.

Zoo Food

Zoo Shops

Visitor Services

Employment Opportunities

A Brief History of Lincoln Park Zoo

Membership

Become a member of Lincoln Park Zoo and help fund wildlife, conservation and education programs. You'll receive great benefits including our Zoo Guidebook, Zoo Review magazine, Wildtimes newsletter discounts on zoo programs and Zoo Shops merchandise, invitations to special events and free parking.
Stop by any information booth or call 312/742-2000 to become a member.

A.D.O.P.T. an Animal

Pick up a wild gift when you A.D.O.P.T. a Lincoln Park Zoo animal. You'll contribute to conservation efforts at the zoo, including feeding and care of your adopted animal for one full year. For more information, or to purchase an A.D.O.P.T., stop by any information booth or Zoo Shop or call the zoo at 312/742-2000. A.D.O.P.T. means Animals Depend On People Too.

Annual Fund gifts further strengthen Lincoln Park Zoo's financial base. Your contribution helps serve and educate more than three million visitors each year, many of whom could not come to the zoo if it were not free.

Special Occasion Gifts and Living Tributes provide meaningful ways to honor or remember special people while supporting the zoo's animal and conservation programs. Planned Giving provides many opportunities for you to include the zoo in your long-term plans which can be beneficial to both you and Lincoln Park Zoo. Matching Gifts increase the value of your gift to the zoo. Check to see if your employer is already involved with Lincoln Park Zoo's matching gift program or if there is a program the zoo could join at your company.