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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.
Hours & Location | Lincoln Park Zoo. Current Hours. May 1–24. Daily. 8:00 a.m. – Gates and Farm-in-the-Zoo open. 10:00 a.m. – Buildings open. 4:30 p.m. – Buildings and Farm-in-the-Zoo close. 5:00 p.m. – Gates close. May 25–September 2. Weekdays. 8:00 a.m. – Gates and Farm-in-the-Zoo open. 10:00 a.m. – Buildings open.
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.
Beyond providing a wild home to hundreds of species, Lincoln Park Zoo also operates one of the largest zoo-based conservation and science programs in the country. Chicago’s free zoo is located just minutes from downtown Chicago at Lake Shore Drive and Fullerton Parkway. Learn more: www.lpzoo.org
Phone Numbers: Main (312) 742-2000. Hours Notes. Visit Lincoln Park Zoo official website for details. Description. Lincoln Park Zoo is a world of wildlife in the shadow of skyscrapers.
Admission to Lincoln Park Zoo is free during our daily business hours (see hours and location). There are no tickets required to enter the zoo for a general daily visit.
Plan Your Visit. Hours & Location. The zoo is located off DuSable Lake Shore Drive, just minutes north of downtown Chicago. Hours vary by season. Accessibility. The zoo is for everyone. Learn about how people with disabilities can make the most of their trip. Visitor FAQs. The answers to all your zoo-related questions. Zoo Map.
