Lincoln Park Zoo
Neighborhoods
- Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale
- Bronzeville, Near South Side
- Downtown
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- Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted
- Lincoln Park, Old Town
- Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
- Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
- Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards
- Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
- Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
Baby Of The Family: Monty And Rose’s 4th Plover Hatches, And It’s ‘Healthy And Vocal’
This marks the third straight year Monty and Rose, the city's beloved piping plover pair, have successfully hatched eggs at Montrose Beach.
Lions Will Come Roaring Back To Chicago This Fall In Lincoln Park Zoo’s Renovated Habitat
Ziplines that bring food to the lions, simulating prey, have been installed, and there are lots of shady spots for the big cats.
Lincoln Park Zoo Selling Animal-Themed Artwork To Raise Money For Endangered Species
The custom zoo passes feature artwork of various endangered species and raise money for their conservation efforts.
After Years Of Disrepair, A West Side Mini-Golf Course Will Soon Reopen As A Bird-Themed Public Art Project
Teens designed the mini-golf course as an educational attraction that will focus on bird wildlife native to the Midwest prairie.
Lincoln Park Zoo Reopens In March With ‘Beers And Bears’ Fundraiser
People can buy tickets now to be among the first visitors back in the zoo and receive an exclusive DryHop Beer and virtual improv show by the Second City.
The Lincoln Park Zoo Is Closed Until March, But You Can Catch Up With Its Animals In A New YouTube Series
New episodes of the series will premiere every Tuesday and Thursday, featuring various exhibits and animals.
ZooLights Will Continue At Lincoln Park, But The Zoo Will Close In January
Lincoln Park Zoo will remain open through the holidays with safety rules in place, but it'll close Jan. 4-March 4.
Lincoln Park ZooLights Will Return — But Will Cost $5 Per Person This Year
Lincoln Park Zoo is facing financial difficulties due to the coronavirus pandemic, forcing it to make ZooLights a paid event. There will still be five free nights.
A Baby Zebra With Brown Stripes Was Born At Lincoln Park Zoo
The zebra, who has yet to be named, was born Friday.
Lincoln Park Zoo Reopens Next Week — By Reservation Only
The free zoo will welcome members this weekend, but moving forward into Phase 4 it will be reservation only.
‘Actor’ Chimp From One Direction Video And More Will Soon Live At Lincoln Park Zoo
The chimps, 11-year-old Eli and 13-year-old Susie, were trained to perform, appearing in music videos, ads and movies.
An Adorable Baby Penguin Has Been Hatched At The Lincoln Park Zoo
Though the baby's sex has yet to be determined, a wellness check showed he or she is healthy, according to the zoo.
Here’s What Lincoln Park Zoo’s Lion Habitat Will Look Like Once Its $40 Million Rehab Is Done
The zoo's habitat for lions will include a food zipline to feed the big cats, as well as more intricate rockwork.
2 Baby Gorillas At The Lincoln Park Zoo Have Been Named
The newborns' names pay tribute to areas where the zoo does research on ape and chimp groups.
Baby Eastern Black Rhino Born At Lincoln Park Zoo
The calf, who does not yet have a name, was born to Kapuki Sunday evening.
A Baby Gorilla Was Born At Lincoln Park Zoo, And Here’s Your 1st Sneak Peek At Him
The endangered western lowland gorilla was born on Mother's Day.
Lincoln Park Zoo Is Getting A $35 Million Lion House Overhaul — But It Means The Lions Will Be Gone For Several Years
There will be a "goodbye" event for the pride from 8-10 a.m. Saturday during the zoo's Members-Only Morning.
Endangered Baby Rhino Will Soon Be Born At Lincoln Park Zoo
Kapuki, an Eastern black rhino, will give birth to a calf this May.
BrewLights Is Back On Dec. 6, Here Are The Breweries And Where To Get Tickets
BrewLights, a combination of ZooLights and craft beer at Lincoln Park Zoo, has sold out in past years.
Free Lincoln Park ‘ZooLights’ Begins Nov. 23 With 2.5 Million Lights
The 24th annual ZooLights at the Lincoln Park Zoo brings out a crowd each year.