Chicago - Lincoln Park Zoo
Founded in 1868, Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the oldest in the country. Its numerous restored historical buildings house a diverse collection of animals ranging from naked mole rats to elephants. In total there are more than 1000 mammals, birds and reptiles from each of the earth's Four Corners. Visitors can walk on one of four different trails to wind through the 35-acre property.
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The zoo is involved in a number of conservation projects worldwide and it hosts a regular series of educational programs and workshops. The zoo is notable for its successful lowland gorilla project; over 40 have been born here since 1970.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614-4712
United States
2001 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614-4712
United States
Phone 1 (312) 742-2000
Fax 1 (312) 742-2137
Hours
April 4 to May 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
May 29 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
September 4 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Parking
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Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
