Visitor GuideLincoln Park Zoo

Daily Events & Map

Lincoln Park Zoo is accredited by theAssociation of Zoos and Aquariums.

Lincoln Park Zoo is a privately managed institu-tion that depends primarily on the support of itsvisitors, members and donors to remain open andfree every day. More than two-thirds of the zoo’soperating budget is provided by revenue from itsfood service, retail shops, parking and fund-raising activities. The remaining portion is pro-vided by a fixed annual subsidy from the ChicagoPark District. On behalf of all the animals atLincoln Park Zoo, we thank you for your support.

HoursSummer Hours(April–October) Weekdays10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Weekends and Holidays (Memorial Day–Labor Day)10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Winter Hours (November–March)10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

While Lincoln Park Zoo is open 365 days a year,please note that some ridesand snack stations may beclosed during winter hours.All programs are subject tochange based on the weatheror needs of the animals.

Gateway PavilionOffers the following guestservices at its location justinside the East Gate:• Information Desk

• Membership Services• First Aid and Public Safety• Lost and Found• Strollers and Wagons• Free Wheelchairs

StrollersSingle/double strollersand wagons are availablefor rental at GatewayPavilion for $9 and $12.Zoo members receive 50percent off with theirmember IDs.

ATMsLocated at the entrance toPark Place Café and insideWild Things! gift shop.

Contact InformationLincoln Park ZooCannon Drive at Fullerton ParkwayChicago, Illinois 60614312-742-2000www.lpzoo.org

What to Know

Regenstein Center for African ApesGet face-to-face with Lincoln Park Zoo’s famous gorillasand chimpanzees. Three different groups can be seenclimbing trees, burrowing in the mulch and interactingwith fellow apes in natural indoor and outdoor habitats.

Pritzker Family Children’s ZooGo for a walk in the woods in a children’s zoo unlike anyother in the world. Visitors of all ages can observe red wolves,black bears, river otters and beavers in woodsy outdoor set-tings, then come inside to see smaller animals like snakes andinsects. And the Treetop Canopy Climbing Adventure invitespint-sized climbers to ascend into the heavens.

Regenstein African JourneyExperience the sights and sounds of Africa. Dwarfcrocodiles and pygmy hippos swim in rain forest poolswhile meerkats and masked lovebirds play in a dry-thornforest. Towering giraffes amble outside near warthogs andwild dogs.

Farm-in-the-Zoo Presented by John DeereKids (and kids at heart) can experience the country lifewithout leaving the city. Learn about the origins of thefoods we eat, greet the goats in the contact yard, climbaboard a tractor in the Main Barn and visit with cows,sheep, chickens, pigs and ponies.

This year, the Sustainable Crop Gardens are bloominglike never before…and we need your green thumbs. Join usfor hands-on gardening seminars, weeding sessions, com-post-making and harvesting produce to cook in theFarmhouse.

Regenstein Small Mammal-Reptile HouseExplore the dark cavern inhabited by fruit bats, then baskin tropical warmth along with howler monkeys and cotton-top tamarins. And don’t miss the scaly snakes andslippery skinks.

Zoo HighlightsNot sure what to visit? Check out the following must-see exhibits.

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LegendInformation

Restrooms

Accessible Restrooms

Zoo Food

Zoo Shops

ATM

Strollers/Wheelchairs

Lockers

Picnic/Lunch Area

Emergency/First Aid

Parking

CTA Bus Stop

Conservation Centerand Animal Hospital

Entrance

AnimalsPenguins, Seabirds

Vultures, Eagles, Owls

Tropical Birds

Giraffes, Rhinos, Ostriches

Polar Bears, Sun Bears

Monkeys

Lions, Tigers

Seals

Bears, Otters, Wolves

Snakes, Bats, Tamarins

Swans, Ducks

Flamingos, Geese

Chimpanzees, Gorillas

Antelope, Zebras, Takin

Cows, Goats, Pigs, Ponies

FoodSafari Café : Dippin’ Dots®

ice cream, cold beveragesand snacks.

Big Cats Café: Fresh-bakedflatbreads, sandwiches,soft-serve ice cream andKids’ Meals.

Eadie Levy’s Landmark Café:Chicago-style hot dogs,fries and snacks.

Park Place Café: Mexican food, Italian fare, burgers,deli sandwiches, salads andmore. Ice cream, too!

Café Brauer: Grilled burgers,beer and wine, sandwiches,salads and Kids’ Meals.

Ice Cream Shoppe: Hand-dipped ice cream, bananasplits and sundaes.

ShoppingWild Things!: A wild selectionof Lincoln Park Zoo souvenirs, apparel, plushanimals and exotic gifts.

Safari Shop: Zoo souvenirs at kid-friendly prices—insidethe Kovler Lion House.

FITZ’s General Store: JohnDeere merchandise, LincolnPark Zoo T-shirts, plush animals and more.

RidesPaddleboats: Rentals last 30 minutes: $12 for a 4-seater boat or $16 for a 2-seater swan boat.

LPZOO Children’s Train: Hop aboard this kid-friendlylocomotive. $2 per ride.

AT&T Endangered SpeciesCarousel: Take a ride withyour favorite animal.$2.50 per ride.

African Safari Ride: Encounterthe wilds of Africa on this virtual-reality adventure:$4 members/$5 non-members.*Prices subject to change

FacilitiesGateway Pavilion

Information

Judy Keller Education Center

Tadpole RoomSack Lunch Area

Bus Drop-off Zone

Foreman Pavilion

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Get the Full Zoo ExperienceWhile the animals are the focus at Lincoln Park Zoo, yourvisit can include so much more.• Take a spin on the AT&T Endangered Species Carousel.• Visit wild savannas or outer space via the thrilling

African Safari Ride.• Shop in any of the zoo’s wild stores or sample goodies

from any of the zoo’s six restaurants.• Hop aboard the LPZOO Children’s Train, a kid-friendly

locomotive.• Glide across the beautiful South Pond in a paddleboat

and soak up the natural setting in the shadow of skyscrapers.

Become a Member!Join in the excitement of Lincoln Park Zoo by becoming a member today!

Member benefits include:• Free parking opportunities • Behind-the-scenes tours • Discounts on education programs and events • Discounts on retail items and food purchases

The biggest benefit of all is knowing that your membership supports conservation efforts here and abroad, creating a better world for us all.

Support the Zoo