Lincoln Park Zoo
Specialty: Public Zoo, Children's Zoo
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
Hours:
November–March
10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (gates open 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)
April–May
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (gates open 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.)
Memorial Day–Labor Day (May 26–September 3)
Weekdays 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (gates open 7:00 a.mm.–6:00 p.m.)
Weekends 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. (gates open 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.)
September–October
10 a.m.–5 p.m. (gates open 7 a.m.–6 p.m.)
Admission: Free to the Public
Parking:
Rates: October 1–March 31
0–30 minutes—No charge
30 minutes or more—$20 flat rate
Rates: April 1–September 30
0–30 minutes—No charge
30 minutes–3 hours—$20
3–4 hours—$24
4–5 hours—$30
5 hours or more—$35
ADA: Yes
General Info
Plan to spend the day and enjoy all the zoo has to offer. Don’t miss the Pritzker Family Children’s Zoo, with all of the outdoor and indoor interactive activities. The jungle gym will keep brothers, sisters and maybe even mom and dad busy. There’s the Kovler Sea Lion pool, where you can be at eye-level with those fascinating and fast moving creatures. The Kovler Lion House boasts an intercontinental cat line-up. The Flamingo Habitat, the Hope B. McCormick Swan Pond, the Helen Brach Primate House, the Antelope and Zebra Area and the Regenstein Birds of Prey Exhibit also delight.
This is a traditional and lasting family activity that is very affordable. It's absolutely free to walk through all of the exhibits. Additional activities are available for a minimal charge: Safari Audio Tour - $4.00, a simulated African Safari Ride - $5.00, a ride on the Endangered Species Carousel - $2.00, a Paddle Boat Ride - $12.00. Everybody will have a great day at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
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